The Conclusion

2025 is few hours from coming to an end. If Time is still something that you take in account…

This year was one of great loss and gain. I commenced the year in the arms of a stranger on a dance floor and perhaps I will end it the same way. I met a wonderful kitten on the street back in March who I ended up adopting and naming Dora. Unfortunately, she did not see the end of the year. She was tragically run over a few days back right in front of my house. Her funeral was emotional, probably my greatest display of grief this year. As I dug the hole every memory over the last 9 months was running through my head. Every meow, every cuddle, every time she would beg for food and every time she would sprint up and down the stairs like a maniac. It all came to a conclusion as I set her still body in the ground. Each handful of dirt that I placed over her felt like a dagger to my heart. This wasn’t the first time I have had to bury a loved animal, but it certainly never gets easier. One of the most ceremonial and therapeutic acts of closure is to plant a tree over their body. This time it was a peach tree or “durazno” in Spanish (relevant because I am a fan of alliteration and her name was Dora). As one cycle closed a new one began. Like a new year.

There were many great memories this year, from training, to tournaments, to trips and fun nights out. I have also made great strides in my work. From the family company to my personal projects. I can say that each day I become a better builder, martial artist, designer, videographer, musician, artist, and linguist. Ridiculous list of titles, I know. That’s how I see myself at the moment. This coming year I’m sure things will become more clear, or maybe not… Who cares?

My biggest disappointment is probably how much I have strayed from God. I have missed more church than anticipated, I have fallen to temptations, I have come short of my purpose. If I ever made a New Year’s resolution before it doesn’t matter, I believe that this next one is the one to follow the rest of my life: Come closer to God.

My attention span is starting to waver as I write so I will leave you with this: be grateful, always, every moment, every hardship, every blessing; forever. The party is about to commence. I thank you for reading and I wish you all a very Happy New Year !