I don’t think 2026 is going to be my year any more than any other year has been my year or the year, but I am approaching this year a little differently because I’m turning 50 this year and I’m feeling this sort of creeping mid-life panic. Maybe not panic, but urgency. This sort of “oh, sh*t” feeling born of the realization that the next phase of my life is going to bring about my physical decline, the empty nest, the loss of even more friends and family… so much to look forward to! (Heavy sarcasm.)

So in the meantime I want to read more books, learn languages, go on adventures with my people while I have them, take care of my body, learn to draw, be more present and engaged in my journey.

Happy New Year 2026.