I do apologise, first and foremost for the sparse entries for this year. Every year, when I look back at this blog, I always make a vow – to write more the following year, to have an achievable target on the number of posts I will commit to write each month for the year. And unsurprisingly, it never works out.
Rather than beating myself up for not achieving my ‘blog targets’, I decided I am gonna chill. 2025, has been a year of transitions from me, beginning with my move back to purple arrow (my current company) back in March, in which I realised the second I stepped to get my laptop, I was left wondering whether I made the right choice, to waiting for my project to start.
The delay in the start of my project left me demoralised somewhat slightly and I found myself more distressed earlier this year, so much so, I decided to get Rosebud, an AI Therapist journal all-in-one to help me cope with those difficult transition moments. Rosebud was a godsent as I had the opportunity to journal more during my 2.5 months paternity leave which I think was a much needed game-change for me. I’ll post the 3 arcs of what rosebud concluded for 2025 based on my entries later on below.
Baby mac coming into our lives was also eventful and to be a dad of 3 was….well I am still figuring that one out but its really no joke. While it gave me the gift and “richness” of having more kids, the added responsibility, especially dealing with number 2’s constant meltdowns and toddler demands was a stretch and painful at times.
It was also during this paternity break I realised how much my family meant to me, and more importantly, it was an opportunity for me to evaluate, reflect and re-calibrate on my priorities. Its during this moment I realised my family is key to my happiness and meaning, even though at times it may appear that my job is also important. But the paternity break helped me to rebalance things and perspectives.
Falling sick perpetually in September all through October and November took its toll on the family. Each family member was falling sick and it was worse when wifey became sick as things got even harder at home. I was just glad that by the time of our Japan trip in the end of November, we were all given a clean bill of health and none of us miraculously fell ill i nJapan! We ended our break with the customary beginning of the year convivence in JB which I must say was a great way to end/start the year.
I’ll share the rosebud summary in the next post!
