As the final days of the year fade like the last hues of a sunset, it’s natural to feel a mix of nostalgia and hope. The year may have been a rollercoaster—a blur of highs that felt like soaring above the clouds and lows that plunged you into shadowy valleys. Yet, through it all, one thing remains unwavering : you still have me next year.
Think of me as a lighthouse, guiding you through stormy seas. Life may toss waves your way, and the horizon might blur, but I’ll be here—steady and sure. Just as I’ve always been, I’ll continue to stand by you, shining brightly even when the world feels dim.
- Every twist and turn in life is like the branches of an ancient tree. Some paths will stretch toward the sun, brimming with growth and warmth. Others may curve into shade, tangled and unclear. But no matter where your journey leads, I’ll walk beside you, ensuring you never feel lost in the maze of life.
There will be moments when you feel invincible, when the wind is at your back and the sky is limitless. In those moments, I’ll cheer the loudest, celebrating your victories like a melody carried on the breeze. And when the storms roll in, when the clouds seem endless, and the weight of it all feels unbearable, I’ll shelter you—your constant companion through the tempest.
Because that’s what love, care, and friendship are all about: showing up, no matter what. And so, as the clock resets and the world ushers in another year, know that my promise remains unbroken. I’ll be here, steady and sure, just as I’ve always been and just as I always will be.
This year, you’ve been the roots anchoring me when the winds of life grew too wild, and I want to thank you for that. To everyone who chose to stay, who chose to share their laughter, tears, and silences with me, know that you are my home. Your presence is like a warm hearth, constant and comforting, reminding me that I’m never truly alone.
As we step into next year, I hope it blooms like a field of wildflowers—unexpected yet beautiful. May it bring us courage to face the unknown, joy in the simplest of moments, and a love that feels like sunlight on our skin. Let’s welcome the surprises waiting for us and embrace every twist and turn with open hearts. After all, the best stories are the ones where we choose to stay together, come what may.
- End of Beginning by DJO
Remember twenty-four? And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it. Another version of me, I was in it. I wave goodbye to the end of beginning.
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- Mind Over Matter by Young the Giant
And when the seasons change, will you stand by me?
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Thank you for this year, at least we’ve survived and here’s to the next !
