2025 is the last year of my thirties and as such, I’ve tried to pack it in with as much fun as could possible be had. I know I say this each year but this year truly has gone the fastest – I blinked and 12 months had gone by.
A big highlight: *Finally* making it to Japan, a dream decades in the making. It was worth the hype and lived up to every expectation.
A lowlight: My grandma passed away in September and while she had been struggling with her health for a long while, it was still a huge shock. I don’t think I properly grieved in the immediate aftermath as there was a lot of chaos surrounding it, and a lot of people who needed looking after. Still working through it.
Biggest surprise: With death comes life. My gorgeous niece was born only shortly after grandma died. She’s the sweetest, smallest little bub, and I love her so much.
Biggest change: Switching my job role again at the start of January. My previous role was moved to California and so I was asked to move to support a new area. I had been hoping for more job stability but it wasn’t to be. Luckily, I’ve now been in role for a year and currently am still going to be in the same area for 2026, so it’s looking good that I’ll be in the same team for over 12 months this time round!
Favourite moment: This was a HUGE year of countless, amazing moments. One beautiful moment that stands out though is when my gorgeous nephew, Harley, snuggled up to me recently and told me how much he loves me. Those are the moments that mean the most.
Some other highlights to shout about:
- Going to Amangiri in June and having the absolute best time
- Paris for my birthday, and Florence for Lu’s
- Buying a dream car
- Doing even more home renovation – our lower ground floor is now fully complete and looks INSANE
Life List items completed:
- Visit 50 different countries and territories
- Visit 30 European countries:
- Poland
- Visit 15 different Asian countries:
- Japan
- Go on a bullet train in Japan
- See Mount Fuji in Japan
- Japan
- Visit all 50 States of America:
- Texas
- Utah
- Visit Antelope Canyon, Arizona
- Visit every country in South America
- Argentina
- Have a real Argentinean steak in Argentina
- Make a terrarium
- Buy a luxury car
- Stay at the best luxury hotels…
- Amangiri
- Amanemu
- Four Seasons George V, Paris
- Four Seasons Florence
- Four Seasons Hampshire
- Ritz Carlton Nikko
- Ritz Carlton Kyoto
- Go to a film premiere
- See Beyonce in concert (again!)
- Finish the Lower Ground Floor
- Flying to Paris for a luxury shopping weekend for my birthday
- Become an auntie again
- Celebrate Friendsgiving
- Experience being a VIP guest at Louis Vuitton
