LINK: you live, you learn
Currently listening to: You Learn – Alanis Morisette
You live, you learn
You love, you learn
You cry, you learn
You lose, you learn
You bleed, you learn
You scream, you learn
What’s something that you learned in 2025?
Apparently… a lot more than I expected.
I learned that this year was probably the worst for Geminis, but apparently the tide is turning. I am choosing to believe that because I need something to look forward to.
I learned the Neiman Marcus sells tamales on their website. Like what?
I relearned that people have unclaimed money just sitting there. For US only. Years ago, I found $523 for myself, then forgot about the site. This year, there was nothing waiting for me but I managed to find money for cousins and friends.
I learned that doom scrolling doesn’t hit like it used to. The socials are flooded with AI content and fake news. It’s exhausting trying to figure out what’s real and what’s not.
Supporting small businesses feels more important than ever. I am over corporate greed and their inflation.
I also realized how much I miss reading. For Christmas, I gifted myself two books from fellow WP bloggers. I am planning to read them in 2026: Exit Black by Joe Pitkin and Short Stories by Nicholas K F Matte.
Clutter really bugs TF outta me. And not just physical clutter but digital clutter too. This year, I deleted apps, photos, and videos. I have a terabyte on my phone worth of memory, the next upgrade I get I think I’ll go for two terabytes cause one is barely enough. There’s something satisfying about a clean space.
I learned there are a huge number of class action lawsuits available to the public. If it applies to me, I’ll join in. I’ve received a few extra bucks for my troubles and it only takes a couple of minutes.
I learned that I’m much meaner to myself than I am to anyone else. I’m forgiving, patient, and understanding with others but brutal to myself. I thought this was something I could stop doing but I can’t seem to help myself. It’s like it’s been deeply ingrained after all these years.
I learned that I have control issues, mostly with myself. Portion control. Schedules. Rules I make and punish myself for breaking. This year taught me that failure can be a catalyst to innovation. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up…
I learned that Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she recorded Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. Thirteen. I thought that she was a full grown woman singing this song.
I learned how proud I am to be Korean-American. Koreans are having a serious glow up this year. K-food, K-beauty, K-pop, K-dramas, K-everything. It’s wild to think that something that once felt so niche or misunderstood becomes celebrated globally.
I learned that I’m not fully maximizing my potential, especially when it comes to passive income and creative work. I see the gaps but the question is whether I’ll finally act on it. My friend, whose families are billionaires, told me about the app Autopilot. She says she uses it herself. Supposedly, it copies the portfolios of congress members and other traders for you. I’ve been reading up on it but there are still some cons to it like poor customer service, people not being able to pull the money out, and people being disappointed with their returns. For now, I’m putting my extra funds in a HSYA.
I learned that I’m pretty good at massaging egos at work. I don’t love doing it but networking means maintaining relationships with upper management that aren’t entirely genuine. People use each other to get ahead. It’s a game. Thankfully, my therapist friends have been giving me advice on how to handle the complicated personalities and politics.
I learned just how unhealthy food is in the US really is. I always knew it was bad, but not this bad. I wish we had standards like Canada or the UK. It shouldn’t be this hard to eat food without feeling like I’m being poisoned.
I learned Vine was rebooted as diVine and it doesn’t allow AI-generated content. I may have to visit this again, it’s been years since I’ve been on Vine.
I learned that Anonymous is back and they exposed the lithium situation in Nigeria. The world is fucked up but at least some people are paying attention.
And lastly, I learned that nothing beats a jet2 holiday.
What did you learn?
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