This is a short read, but I wanted to get this out: I’ve been feeling really good about life lately. Not everything is perfect. I’m still in debt and not working at my dream job. However, there are things to really be grateful for. Genuinely, I’m feeling really happy lately.
Life update:
Kristen and I moved! Only down the road, but it was a move that was a long time coming. Just my wife and I in our new two bedroom apartment. Quiet area, nice view. Our fur-babies love it, too. Moving sucked and we were sick for like 2 weeks straight, but now we’re on the other end of it. Things are looking up.
We also made our first crockpot meal (buffalo chicken pasta) thanks to our friend sending us the recipe. It was easy and absolutely mouth watering. We went grocery shopping and haven’t been buying fast food as much as we used to. Maybe that’s also why I’m feeling so good. Then, we ripped off the band-aid and did a workout at our apartment gym. Social anxiety can’t catch us anymore!
There are just a handful of things right now that are making me believe this year could be really good. January was full of change and shedding old things, but now I see light at the other end of the tunnel. A complete 180 of where we were last year.
I’m writing about this because I don’t want to forget to document the positive. Especially in a world right now that doesn’t look too great. Lots of scary things are happening. I want to slow down and appreciate where I am. I also wish to be mindful of where I want to go.
I want to be in control. I feel in control, and I think that’s where this gratefulness comes from. I have a say of what my life looks like and how I want to go about it. I don’t want to be passive in this short life of mine. Put me in the driver’s seat. Everything I want is on the other side of fear. I’m trying to say “yes” to things more often. Allow myself to experience new things even if I don’t necessarily want to.
Very (and I mean very) slowly exiting my comfort zone. Not caring about what others think and exposing myself to new things that add to my life. This is the year of wellness. Physically, mentally, financially. That’s my theme for 2026 and something I believe I can stick to. Taking it day by day and being present will get me to reach any goal I set out for.
