New year. New beginnings. A time to look back and think ahead.

This year started simply: I bought a large calendar to track family appointments and deadlines. Seeing everything laid out made one thing clear my time and energy are limited, and I need to be intentional about both.

Mind and Body Maintenance

Being bullied was painful, but it changed how I see people. I became more aware of intentions, often without consciously trying. Looking back, much of it came from insecurity or feeling threatened by someone else’s progress. That perspective helped me stop internalizing it.

Toward the end of last year, I started focusing more seriously on my physical health. I want to be stronger and more fit. I've been working with a functional medicine practitioner to reduce toxins and replenish nutrients. Hoping to have another twenty productive years ahead of me and my body needs to support that.

Feeling Like I’m Just Beginning

While many of my colleagues are talking about retirement, I feel like I’m just getting started. After years of searching for direction, the dots are finally connecting. What once felt scattered now feels more intentional.

Putting It Into Practice

That awareness shows up in my work. I’m currently designing a bathroom from scratch, using what I know about space planning, ergonomics, UX, empathy design, caregiving, and aesthetics. It’s challenging, but satisfying.

The goal is straightforward: make it safe for the user, easy for caregivers, and simple to keep clean.

Moving Forward

No big resolutions. Focused on staying capable—physically and mentally—so I can keep doing work that feels aligned.