Happy New Year, Elixirs! I know this year was not just tough for me, but for you too. I remember hoping for 2024 to be gentler, but instead, it made me tougher. Truly, it wasn't the best, but I’d be looking back, happy, on the days you shared with me.
I didn't expect to be writing up to this day nor welcoming another year as Maii. Please know that you’d been one of the reasons why I’m still here. Thank you. It warms my heart to see a lot of familiar names as well as new people who have shown love for me and my crafts. Thank you for celebrating my small achievements. Thank you for supporting me with my first-ever published book. Thank you for being part of my 2024.
2025 is a big question mark as of now, but whatever might unfold next, let’s face it all together, hopeful and courageous. May we leave the heavy barrels behind, unload our hearts, collect our pieces again, and greet this year with the hope that it’ll be—if not best—better.
I’m proud of you for making it here. You were strong and brave for holding on. You are dearly loved.