Your inboxes survived a year of my feelings and ramblings. It felt fitting to make this final piece of 2024 about all the clever phrases, reactions, and ideas you shared—the words that lingered, made me pause (+ cackle), and helped me do things differently.

Thanks for sondering the sonder with me.

“We are in a bit of a mood today, aren’t we?” (L.B.)

“If it’s life admin, the lack of coffee has no excuse.” (C.R.)

“We might need to take a stroll, too.” (K.K.)

“Find joy in that your time will come.” (S.L.)

“Always quit on a high. For anything. Sports. Work. Even relationships.” (S.A.S.K.)

“Like I think somehow this is just exactly right 😇” (M.P.)

“So normal. Dwelling girlies who want to just be hot and survive.” (E.M.)

“Be your friend, protect yourself!” (I.L.)

“No better place than where you are to turn your brain off and just live in the moment! JUST BE ❤️” (G.G.)

“Human beings are good. They can do bad things. Two things can be true at once.” (F.G.)

“My god I’m always proud of you!!! A superhero.” (J.D.)

“It’s hard being a genuinely kind person. But kindness isn’t a weakness.” (K.S.)

“All good, also if it doesn’t work out! Just know there is space for the spontaneous idea.” (A.V.D.S)

“It’s about being readier than ever to move on from difficult situations and grow.” (A.S.)

“Happy people don't need to impress.” (V.A.)

“You never know if you don’t try.” (A.F.)

“You are always the bigger person in the room and for what it is worth I am so proud of you!” (C.C.)

“New place, new energy.” (C.L.)

“You know I'm just a phone call away. And if I don't answer straight away. I always call back.” (A.R.)

“You're such an amazing writer. You should write a book. I’m the worst reader. But if you write a book, I will read it.” (A.R.)

“My new motto these days is “vamos a ver” .. less controlling and more leading with curiosity and acceptance.” (J.S.)

“Even though I'm still figuring some things out (guess we always will be in life) I'm really happy with where I am in life right now and whatever era I'm calling this.” (S.L.)

“Why am I always into the funny cute ones?” (S.V.)

“Once I pass this storm! YOU WILL PASS IT.” (H.U.B.)

“It will be nice to hang pictures that also remind me of the people who took them for me. And a picture of Geneva snapped by you just makes sense.” (G.P.)

“Velocity doesn't matter to me. Your support does. Love you.” (M.A.)

“You’re beautiful inside and out.” (S.K.)

“Do what you need to do and extract what you need to.” (S.G.)

“May your path ahead be full of joy, adventure and success ❤️.” (A.S.)

“People can only meet you as far as they’ve met themselves.” (N.H.)

“Any of your friends coming to your birthday, single and not someone you’re interested in? Need my golden retriever. I’m the black cat.” (I.H.)

“My principle is to make sure I’m leading with sincerity.” (I.P.)

“When you love yourself, you don’t have it in you to hurt others.” (M.K.)

“Especially the messy-parts are worth it to be known for. A smooth exterior without a wrinkle is featureless after all.” (E.P.)

“Like my sister says - we come with a manual. But then again, anything worth investing time into does. Like Ikea furniture.” (L.V.D.Z)

“This season of life is just purely — LIVE THE LIFE.” (D.Z.)

“I feel as I get older, my willingness to compromise lowers.” (V.V.)

“May your joy be as deep as the ocean and your troubles as light as its foam.” (H.J.)

“Any issues with the house stays within the house!!" (J.V.)

“Ballin is the mood in ‘25.” (R.S.)

P.S. - Want me to share my Spotify Wrapped here? Nah, me neither. Too intimate, even for this Substack. But yes…Nancy Ajram and Bon Iver have once again claimed their spots in the top 5. Balance is everything, right?