So far 2025 has been really exciting, moreso testing me physically and emotionally. Jason broke his ankle and leg on NYE. Since then he’s been on “light duty” while I try my best to manage caring for him, the kids, the home, and everything else thrown my way with a new grad school semester, and a loaded work schedule. I had two solid longer nights rest with the weekend and hope to ensure each night I try to get the same restful sleep. When the sleep schedule breaks loose, hell freezes over and hypomania mood swings and anxiety symptoms swoop in. Last week was challenging as I had some of this with a stressful week and less sleep. I fought to keep paranoid thoughts at bay and challenge other thoughts detached from reality.

In the midst of all of this. We have decided to stay in Florida as a family for the most forseeable future. We love it here. The girls are doing so well in school. Jason and I plan to complete our degrees here. Chloe is happy about all of this, especially getting to roll around in her backyard and chase lots of squirrels.

Personally, since my bariatric surgery August 2024, I have lost about 60 pounds. I am still losing, hoping to get down to about 180lbs if I can. I have been avidly going to the gym 5-6 times a week, and had already had this routine in place for the past two years. I am thrilled to be where I am physically. I hope to kind of roll with the punches emotionally and hope for some more stability as the year progresses. I am extremely hopeful that this adjustment now is temporary.

The way the first two weeks of 2025 have started, I believe the year will be marked by my determination and gaul to rise above any challenges that present theirselves. In the meantime, here are some recent pictures for your enjoyment. I wish everyone a Happy New Year, less sorrow, more love and most of all…may you have the courage to pursue the imagined and unattainable.

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