2025 was at once, wonderful and terrible!

The birth of our daughter, in May 2025, was the second most wonderful thing that has happened in our lives, the first being the birth of our son, in Dec 2023.

Otherwise, it was a difficult year, full of pain, in some form or the other, either before or after the delivery, lack of sleep, lots of misunderstandings, fights, arguments, unfulfilled expectations, bad decisions, no breaks, failed holiday expectations, crushed dreams… 

In contrast, some of the bright spots were watching my little angels grow, learn new skills, and look at the world through their innocent lens. Those were the times I felt myself letting go of the angst, the weariness, the frustrations…

There were a few personal highs as well, some deeply private wins, some more external and physical. Some fears faced, some new learnings to manage them, unknown depths of mental strength discovered, ably supported by better physical health.

However, on the whole, it wasn’t a year, I would like to repeat again…

After an exciting Christmas, the year-end is generally very quiet in our home. This year it is quieter than usual. As I lay on my bed, mid-morning, wondering what will 2026 be like, I thought to myself, what do I want it to be like?

I want it to be more creative, more lucrative and more relaxing…

I want to write more, I want to complete my novel, I want to paint and to dance more…

I want to get back to the workforce, even perhaps part-time, to earn, to be independent, to have a life, work and responsibilities outside of the home.

I want to go on proper vacations, where I have, at least a couple of hours to myself, to do as I wish, sleep, eat, drink, swim, or just stare at the sky…

There is a lot of I s up there… Does it sound selfish?… Maybe… But it is high time that I prioritize myself, because no one else will.

The last few years I spent most of my time taking care of others, the babies, the family, the home (no, not without help, I don’t claim to have done it all, but it has still been mentally and physically exhausting) and now it is time to look after myself. It is time to prioritise my physical healing, along with my emotional well-being, and mental peace.

So, as the sun sets on this year… and the minutes tick by… while the world eagerly waits for the midnight bells to ring, I silently pray and hope for a better tomorrow, full of growth, love, peace and happiness. And I wish the same for all of you too…

May the New Year bring

Peace amidst strife.

Love amidst disharmony.

Happiness amidst loneliness,

And Good health and wealth.

For all well-wishers.

Happy New Year! Bonne Année!