As the calendar turned to 2025, I found myself swept up in the whirlwind of life, leaving little time to sit down and reflect in a blog post. The start of the new year brought with it a surge of responsibilities—both personal and professional—that demanded my full attention. Between juggling academic requirements for my 1st semester of the Masters course, reconnecting with my hobbies during the holidays, and setting my own goals for the year ahead, I barely had a moment to pause.

While I had every intention of penning a thoughtful post about new beginnings and fresh opportunities, life, as it often does, had other plans. Despite the busyness and I seemed to have adapted to the Korean lifestyle of “pali pali” here in Seoul, I’ve embraced the chaos with gratitude. Yes, I am grateful.

It’s been a season of growth, meaningful connections, and learning to prioritize what truly matters. Although I missed the chance to post my usual reflections (maybe without enough inspiration to do so), I’m excited to bring that energy into my writing moving forward. The new year is still fresh, and I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts, stories, and insights along with the usual Magic: the Gathering strategies & updates with all of you in the weeks to come.

Stay tuned—it’s going to be an exciting year! Oh, also Happy New Year geists!