My past is my library

Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?

The Past is what has shaped my present and my Present will shape my Future.

I would be lying if I said I did not dwell in the past. I often take the trip down the alleys of nostalgia and skip through the albums of happy memories. Quite the opposite—I frequently take deliberate trips down the winding alleys of nostalgia, skipping through the mental albums of my happiest moments. These chapters are the clay that sculpted the woman I am today. I often find myself walking back into the quiet library of my mind, dusting off the jackets of sweet memories just to feel their weight again.

Looking back at 2025, the highlights aren’t just dates; they are victories of the spirit. I think of the summer I finally learned to swim. That sheer, crystalline achievement of holding my breath underwater without a flicker of panic—it still makes me smile ear to ear. It was a lesson in trust, proving I could find stillness even when submerged in the unknown.

Then there was the professional mountain I climbed: earning my POPM certification. Achieving that while nursing and navigating the beautiful, exhausting chaos of caring for my toddler was a masterclass in resilience. These “tiny feats” of 2025 are my personal treasures. They aren’t just milestones; they are the “Ordo” I carved out of my own “Chao.” When I look at those memories, I don’t just see the past—I see the strength I’m carrying forward. If I could do all that, then I can’t help but wonder with a racing heart: what incredible things does the future hold for me?

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