A new job, a new chance, and a quiet promise to myself. This time, I’m choosing calm over chaos, faith over fear, and believing in who I am—no matter what others say. Here’s to starting again with hope and intention.

Kicking off 2026 with a refreshed blog schedule feels both exciting and familiar. With the return of my RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 recaps taking over Mondays, a few changes had to be made — and I’m sharing how my blog will be moving forward, what’s shifting, and why this new rhythm feels just right.

2025 was not an easy year for me. From career setbacks and anxiety making an unexpected return, to moments of pure joy like seeing Lady Gaga live and welcoming a new grandchild — this year broke me, shaped me, and taught me hard lessons. As I prepare to step into 2026, this is my honest reflection on loss, gratitude, faith, and choosing to move forward anyway.

A single old photograph made me think about how short life really is — how a five-year-old boy in a picture once dreamed of a future he never got to finish. Lately, death has been on my mind, not in fear, but in quiet acceptance. This is a reflection on loss, impermanence, and learning to sit with difficult thoughts while still choosing to continue living.

Life isn’t easy, and most days all we can do is push through with faith. As I reflect on 2025, I realise that while I didn’t get everything I wanted, I received the things I needed — including a prayer answered in the most unexpected way.