As 2025 comes to a close, Iโm reflecting on a year that stretched me in ways I never anticipated.
This year reminded me that progress is uncomfortable and it pushes you beyond your comfort zone. There were moments of momentum and moments of pause, and both played an important role in shaping my journey. 2025 was a year of learning: about balance, showing up consistently, and embracing change. It wasnโt easy, but looking back, I see how each experience contributed to who I am today โ and who Iโm becoming.
Like the artwork behind me, it reminds me that growth is never a solo masterpiece โ itโs created together. Every milestone and lesson was shaped by the people I shared it with. So ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐จ๐ฎ for the encouragement and trust, the quiet support behind the scenes, and the guidance from family, friends, teammates, coaches, and mentors. My deepest gratitude goes to each of you for standing by me.
As Coach Bennett says:
โ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐.โ
While 2025 may be ending, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter.
As I step into 2026, my guiding word is connect โ to build bridges, share knowledge, and create space for new collaborations.
Wishing everyone the happiest New Year and cheers to another year of blogging and creativity!
Stephanie Loo 