While it feels a little strange wishing you all a happy new year given the most recent fires in Los Angeles, it also feels weird not to wish you a happy new year since this is my first post of 2025. Over the past few weeks, I have been almost entirely consumed with raising money and providing aid to the first responders and fire victims. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life seeing the generosity of this community coming together to help. We raised over $5,000! I have been so honored and humbled to be able to use that money to make a real difference for the people who lost everything.
Slowly, I have been working on resuming normalcy with a new sense of gratitude for the blessings in my life. I know many people who were directly impacted by the fires and let me tell you, nothing gives you a better perspective on the blessings of your life than watching people you care about lose it all. Last year, I started a series on my blog called Weekly Report inspired by a trend I saw on TikTok where I shared things I was Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Teating. I loved the concept, but I found the categories limiting because I didn’t always have things that fit perfectly. I was inspired by Carly’s On My Radar series and Sydney’s Lately series to rework my own, which I am now calling The Latest. Every Week, I will share a roundup of 5 things I want to share with you all, whatever it may be, and update you guys on anything going on in my life. At the end of the post, I will share a motivational quote/message resonating with me!

ONE: Let Them Theory
I hate to say it, but if you haven’t heard of Mel Robbins and her Let Them Theory yet, you might be living under a rock. I had listened to her podcast episode specifically about the theory when it came out in 2023 and was immediately inspired by it, so I was excited to see her as a guest on one of my favorite shows, The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast just a couple weeks ago. Mel Robbins is incredibly inspirational and has so many nuggets of wisdom to share. She also talks about her “5 Second Rule,” which is a simple but extremely useful tool for your mental toolbox.
TWO: The Cutest Heart Waterbottle
I know hearts aren’t for everyone, but this time of year, I just can’t resist all the cute pink and red hearts everywhere! I stumbled upon this waterbottle and immediately started fighting the urge to buy it. We’ll see if I make it through the weekend… Surely, it’ll be easier to drink more water with a cute heart tumbler right!?
THREE: A New Book I’m Currently Reading
Last year, I read and quickly became obsessed with Fourth Wing and the entire Empyrean series. While this isn’t the kind of book I would usually be drawn to, it is SO good. Like the kind of book you just can’t put down. The third book of the series, “Onyx Storm”, came out on Tuesday and I immediately downloaded it. I’m only a few chapters in, but I already know I’ll be so bummed when I’m finished. If you haven’t given the series a start, I would highly encourage you to give it a shot!
FOUR: Ballet Flats
Shane surprised me with these ballet flats from my wishlist for Christmas and they have exceeded all of my expectations! They go with everything and were comfortable right out of the box. No breaking them in! The quality of the shoes is spectacular and I can assure you, while they’re not inexpensive, they feel much more expensive than they actually are! I’m already trying to decide what color I want to add to my collection next.
FIVE: Winter Dry Skin Cure
I know I am not the only one with incredibly dry skin right now! Last week, I decided to repurchase this moisturizer that I used religiously for years (seen here in 2019) and after just one use it made my face feel so much better. I don’t even really remember why I stopped using it in the first place! I honestly think I was just dazzled by the idea of trying something new, but it’s true when they say if it’s not broken don’t fix it! I promise you, nothing will make your skin feel as plump and hydrated as this cream!

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My Last Weekly Report (From September… Oops!)
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