Happy New Year, Everyone!

I hope you all had a magical New Year's Eve filled with joy and special moments. Can you believe it? 2025 is here, and for me, it feels absolutely mesmerizing. When I was a child, I used to talk about the year 2025 as if it belonged to some distant galaxy, so far away that I couldn’t even imagine reaching it. And yet, here we are! Isn’t it funny how, as kids, we don’t really grasp the concept of time? LOL.

Time always finds its way to catch up with us, and today, being present in 2025 feels like an incredible accomplishment. Maybe it’s because of those childhood dreams, or perhaps it’s the gratitude I feel for each new day, especially in the face of life’s challenges. Living in the moment has a way of making you appreciate the little things so much more.

As we welcome the new year, I want to share a few of my resolutions. They’re simpler than in previous years, but they hold so much meaning for me:

1. Eat Better

This might sound straightforward, but for me, it’s a commitment to simply eat. Living with cancer and going through constant chemo treatments has its challenges: loss of appetite, nausea, and food intolerances, just to name a few. So, my first resolution is to make eating a priority, no matter how tough the side effects are.

• Healthier Snacks: I’ve discovered these 10g protein chips, and I’m excited to try them out. I’ll keep you posted on whether they’re worth it!

• Soups Galore: I’m stocking up on soups because they’re my go-to comfort food. Chicken noodle soup is my all-time favorite, especially when I’m feeling down. Soups are lifesavers when pain or extreme fatigue makes cooking impossible.

2. Stay Positive

It sounds simple, right? But staying positive is often easier said than done. Chemotherapy affects so many aspects of your body, from neuronal transmissions to hydration levels, and it can leave you feeling drained and down. Here’s how I plan to stay on the bright side:

• Laughter Therapy: Funny memes are my lifeline! If you have any good ones, please share them with me. Let’s laugh together!

• Finding Purpose: Having a sense of purpose helps immensely. That’s one of the reasons I started this blog—to connect, to share, and to find joy in creativity.

• Self-Love: Feeling cared for and loved begins with ourselves. This one’s a work in progress for me, but it’s probably the most important resolution of all.

Let’s Make 2025 Our Year

No matter your circumstances, let’s make this year one of self-love, respect, and honoring our goals. Start simple, because simplicity is often the key to going further.

I wish you all a year filled with love, laughter, and moments that make you pause and appreciate life. I’ll be writing more about each of my resolutions in the coming weeks, and I’d love to hear about yours too. Let’s share, inspire, and grow together!

Please spread the love, share this blog, and stay in touch.

See y'all in my next post!

With love,Malena🌿