Looking back on 2025

It's now 2026, which is crazy to think about. The oldest post on this blog is from late 2021, making this site ~4 years old. I want to start blogging more here, consistently. Like yes, I did make ~16 posts, but ideally I'd like to have more general updates, maybe weekly. Mostly for my own sake - since I really struggled to do this retrospective lol, I had to dig through my phones camera roll for the year to remind myself of things I've done.

I was originally going to write some grand big long post, but it's a bit of a hodgepodge, so I've instead done whatever this is :3c

Places I went in 2025

I traveled to Melbourne for my Partners birthday. I'd never been, so it was really great staying in the CBD & enjoying heaps of good food & drink. I definitely fell in love with the city & I would love to live there someday.

Small wins in 2025

I really feel like I started spending time and chatting with more people in 2025, being a bit more outgoing and trying to connect. Less of a shut-in outside of work. I want to keep this going! It is exhausting constantly being the one to organise things IRL but its worth the hassle and exhaustion when I see people I care about having fun and hanging out :3c
I also started focusing on my health more - I picked up running and cycling, and I've started seeing a physio. Again - my poor discipline kills me with staying up on these, but I'm really trying to push myself to do something since it's better than nothing. I'm proud of some of the milestones I've hit and I feel a lot better now that I am exercising more often.
I got really into Riichi Mahjong in 2025, starting at the beginning of the year. I haven't played as much as I'd have liked to, but I've tried to make it a habit to play with friends often. I've found it really good for working on my focus, and trying to keep my mind sharp.

Big Changes in 2025

I got a new job! After working in the same role at my previous employer for almost 6 years I'm happy to have moved on to something new. The previous role was great - but I needed a change. I'm excited to see where it takes me in the new year.
I feel like I've hit a good point in my Transition where I'm really happy with who I am. Everyone at my new role calls me by my new name & I feel like I'm slowly figuring out my style, fashion and general vibe. It still needs work, but I'm really happy with my progress in 2025.
My partner and I got a cat! Her name is Cami & we love her so much. She's a 9-month-old stray that a friend rescued, they think she may have been abandoned once they got past the "cute kitten" stage of their life. She's an absolute angel and a big baby who loves people & enjoys napping. I'm excited to care for her and give her the best life possible!
I finally got medicated for ADHD, initially with Dexamphetamine, now with Ritalin. Dexamphetamine made me grumpy, irritable and angry - which lead to me being depressed (because I didn't like to be angry). However, Side effects aside - I found it incredibly helpful for my focus and decision paralysis! Never being able to start anything was always my biggest hurdle, and I do really hope that I can start more things in this new year

Things I want to change from 2025

I didn't really take as many photos as I would have liked - Honestly I really started dropping photography in 2024, I used excuses like "Oh I mostly take family and personal photo's now which is why I don't share them". But while party true was really an excuse I tricked myself into believing. I want to pick it up again, because I really did enjoy it. The photos in this post are random ones I took during 2025 that I have not shared.

Goals for 2026