This might make some of you uncomfy...sorry not sorry. 

I have been a mom for almost two months now, and it still feels surreal to say that out loud. Time moves differently in this season. Some days feel impossibly long, while the weeks themselves disappear before I can fully process them. Motherhood does not arrive gently. It comes all at once and reshapes everything. And despite how hard it can be, I love being her mommy more than I ever knew was possible.

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write, and I owe you an apology for the silence. Life over the past several months has been a whirlwind…emotional, challenging, beautiful, exhausting, and deeply transformative.

There are moments in life when something greater starts stirring in your heart. Call it God, the Universe, divine timing—whatever speaks to you. For me, it’s God. And when He calls, I feel it deep in my soul. A tug, a whisper, sometimes a full-on push in a direction that doesn’t always make sense.

Good Friday always felt like a contradiction—how could something so heavy be called “good”? It’s a day marked by pain, loss, and silence. But over time, I’ve come to realize that it’s not just a story of suffering—it’s a story of surrender. Of love holding steady through the darkest hour.

I woke up this morning, stretched my arms, and caught my reflection in the mirror. There they were—those little lines at the corners of my eyes. Crow’s feet, they call them. Signs of laughter, of late-night talks, of years spent living. A few years ago, I might have sighed, thinking of all the creams, serums, and tricks to make them disappear. But today? I smiled. Because every line, every shift, every softening curve of my body tells a story, and I’m finally learning to love every chapter.

We all have them. The skeletons in our closets. The things we hide away, tucked in the dark corners of our minds or our lives, that we’d rather not face. They’re the mistakes, the regrets, the past failures, or even the things that simply feel too painful to revisit. Some of these skeletons are small, easily forgotten over time, while others may feel like heavy chains that drag us down every day.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard one message loud and clear from my mother: “Don’t count on anyone but yourself to make it happen.” Her words have been a guiding force in my life, shaping me into someone who’s always worked hard, pushed through obstacles, and carved my own path. I’ve built a career over the last 17 years, starting from humble beginnings at LensCrafters, selling glasses, and working my way into Ophthalmology Management. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today.

There’s something about traveling that resets the soul. Stepping away from the routine, exploring new places, and sharing those experiences with someone you love—it’s a kind of therapy that no amount of to-do lists or daily responsibilities can replace. For Wes and me, our trips are always planned around one key element: music. It’s how we connect, how we mark different moments in our lives, and how we choose where to go next.

Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a celebration for couples, but the truth is, it can be just as special for those who are single. Whether you're enjoying the romance of being in a relationship or embracing the freedom of being single, Valentine’s Day offers an opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms. Let’s take a closer look at how you can make the most of this day, no matter your relationship status.

Writing a book has always been on my heart. I've imagined the words flowing onto the page, pictured the cover, and dreamed of the day it would be finished. But now that I'm actually doing it, I find myself caught between excitement and exhaustion.

Recently Wes and I had dinner at a couple’s home—friends who have become more like family. It was one of those evenings that felt effortless, filled with laughter, great conversation, and the kind of company that makes you feel truly understood. Nights like these remind us how grateful we are to have people in our lives who share our values, our outlook on life, and the desire to grow together.