I assumed The Eras Tour concert would a once in a lifetime event, but I never imagined this trip would change my life forever.

When I walked in for my hair appointment, I traded my stylist- 20 ounce hot mocha for her 6 week old infant. The whole time, I thought to myself, “this”. Yes, this is the life I want.

Maybe it’s because I’m detail oriented, and it involves a bit of technology- both strengths of mine. But there was something about being able to capture an image, a memory of a single beautiful moment in time, to keep forever. To revisit whenever I wanted.

As we approach 2025, I’m reminded of the wisdom my Grandpa Chet imparted to me over the years. He faced countless challenges, yet he always found reasons to be grateful, even when life seemed full of hardship. His advice to “Go. Be happy. No regrets” continues to resonate deeply with me. In the face of loss and tough times, it’s a reminder to not stay stuck in the sadness, but to find the glimmers of joy and peace that surround us. This New Year, let’s embrace the permission to cry when we need to, but also to find our glimmers and LIVE.