Happy twenty-twenty-six and good bye to the toils of twenty-twenty-five. When the new year rolls around, you don’t have to make a new year resolution but renew your effort to improve yourself (that should already be in place). This marks the fourth year as a father and it’s quite a learning experience. I mean, I had the theories and concepts down from the textbooks but living it is whole other experience. I’ve been thinking more and more about what comes next for my son and how to leave behind things that would help him in journey. A lot times we also have to think about our own biases and past generational trauma that we don’t want to pass on. I think that’s the best gift we can give the next generation.
The rainy weather always make it perfect for soup including chowders, pho, vegetable, and more. The way it makes the whole house smell good and warm brings some cheer to the gloomy weather. Sometimes when you’re tired, you just have to go out for comfort foods including soups.
Our family loves a chain of restaurants called Black Bear Diner and we typically go there when we can’t figure out what to eat. I think it’s not a coincidence that the three bears outside of the restaurant is mama, papa, and baby bear that was replaced from a train. My son calls it us in bear form and I tend to agree with him on that.
Happy 2026 and remember to keep being creative and shoot those photos, take those selfies, and continue your growth pathway. Happy new year!