maybe next year I'll remember

December already?

That's what everyone else says.

People ask us at the end 

of every year

to reflect on these last twelve months

that have changed us.

And I honestly never know

what to say.

I don't remember many of the

highs, or the lows.

I remember some of my most joyous moments,

that brought excitement and sparkling eyes,

but most of the lows,

I seem to forget.

And maybe that's a good thing,

but I want to have something to reflect on.

Sure, I could reminisce on my best days,

my happiest memories,

of 2025,

but I want to remember the things

I've overcome,

the ways I've improved myself

that will be noticeable

deep into 2026.

So back to the inevitable question

that's asked at the end of every year,

How would you reflect on this year?

I would say it was a mix

of good and bad,

like any other year.

It brought firsts,

both people and experiences,

like any other year.

But a whole reflection?

I don't think that's something I could do,

but that'd be with any year.

2025 is no different, it's just another year to me,

and it definitely wasn't my best,

but it was one step closer to

the fresh start I need

in 2026.