Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
If you’re new to this – here’s how it works:
1. Each day from December 1 through December 12 I will put up a new giveaway HERE on my website with instructions on how to enter, a detailed description of the prize, and some stuff about the book or series. Each giveaway is different and each has ONE WINNER. MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL
2. Each giveaway runs UNTIL DECEMBER 13.
3. Winners are CHOSEN and NOTIFIED on December 14. I will be notifying winners USING THE EMAIL USED TO COMMENT ON THIS BLOG – and all winners will BE LISTED AT THE TOP OF EACH GIVEAWAY POST HERE ON MY WEBSITE on December 14.
4. Winners have 24 hours to respond, then another winner will be chosen.
5. ALL PRIZES WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 15. If I’m waiting on a winner to respond and they miss the December 15 mail date, that prize will be mailed when I get around to it. I live in the middle of nowhere so a trip to the post office is a “thing” for me. 🙂 So make sure you’re checking for winners on the 14th.
6. I will send newsletters announcing giveaways on December 1, December 6, December 12, and a Winner newsletter on December 14. I NEVER send this many newsletters in a month so sorry if that feels spammy.
7. You can also FOLLOW MY BLOG. I will also make a blog post HERE announcing ALL WINNERS on the 14th. If you want to follow this blog there will be a form at the bottom of each post to do that. Then you get an email when I POST HERE. I don’t do that often – December is the exception because of the 12 Days and my yearly “Wrap-up” post.
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THAT’S IT! I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS!
All prizes this year are self-care book boxes filled with holiday and luxury items
NOW LET’S GET ON TO THE FIRST GIVEAWAY!
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NOW LET’S GET ON TO THE NEXT GIVEAWAY!
IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK
THIS BASKET IS LOADED WITH FOUR BOOKS SO I WILL HIGHLIGHT EACH ONE!
TODAY’S BOOKS ARE ALL STANDALONES!
TWISTED & SPICY, ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS, FORCED PROXIMITY, POLY MMFM, POLY MFM, POLY MMF
YOU GET THESE THREE BOOKS PLUS A COPY OF MY NEW SPICY PNR FANTASY WHY-CHOOSE THAT RELEASED LAST MONTH CALLED “THE STAR WE SHARE“.
DESCRIPTION
THE FIRST BOOK IN THE BASKET IS THE STAR WE SHARE – A FUN ROMP THROUGH A SEX MAZE
I woke up in jail with three men fighting over who gets to claim me—and none of them are even human. Number One is a leather-clad demigod with a belt that does more than hold up his jeans. Number Two is a rogue secret agent with a habit of giving orders like he expects to be obeyed. Number Three is a flirty charmer who’s convinced I’m his soulmate.
Apparently, I’m part of some ancient prophecy—the missing piece in a divine war. The gods want me back, the Titans want me gone, and these three lunatics are stuck with me in a death-trap labyrinth. To escape, we’ll need to unlock our shared powers. Together.
THE STAR WE SHARE is a high-heat, fast-burn why-choose romance where Greek gods meet modern spice. Expect sharp banter, mythic danger, and a maze full of magic, mayhem, and multiple happily-ever-afters.
Inside the pages you’ll find:
Why Choose
Enemies to Lovers
Fated Mates
Hidden Identity
Forced Proximity
Touch Her and Die
Ancient Gods and Goddesses
Quest/Labyrinth Adventure
Power Dynamics
Fantasy Spice
Found Family
Cursed Artifacts
Full Cast Audiobook performed by:
Isabella Turner, James Cassidy, Sebastian Grove, Jarmin Day
DESCRIPTION
DARK-DARK ROMANCE!
THE SECOND BOOK IN THE BASKET IS THREE, TWO, ONE – THIS BOOK WILL FUCK YOU UP AND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
THREE, TWO, ONE
ONE GIRL
Battered, barefoot, and huddled under a bookstore awning in the pouring rain, Blue only knows one thing. After fifteen months of captivity, finally… she is free.
TWO FRIENDS
Self-made millionaires JD and Ark are not out to save anyone when they stumble upon a wet and shivering girl one early Sunday morning. But when you sell sex for a living and salvation rings your bell… you answer the call.
THREE SOULMATES
After years of searching, love lifts the veil of darkness, and three people—with three very big secrets—find themselves bound together in a relationship that defies the odds.
Or does it?
Love. Lust. Sex.
This trinity might be perfection… but not everything should come in threes.
WARNING: This is a STANDALONE non-traditional M/F/M ROMANCE with a non-traditional ending.
P.S. – While I would NOT call 321 a “holiday book” it does take place at Christmas. 🙂
STANDALONE BOOK!
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DESCRIPTION
THE THIRD BOOK IN THE BASKET IS IN TO HER – YOU COME FOR THE SPICE, YOU STAY FOR THE ENDING…
When AJ and Logan walked into Yvette Nightingale’s bar they didn’t expect to be there long. They certainly didn’t expect to be dancing with her, or having sex with her, or spending the night with her after getting snowed in at her mountain top bar.
Because they were sent there to kill her.
Not fall for her.
Not feel sorry for her.
Not want to take care of her, or protect her, or be in to her.
But sometimes people enter your life for a reason. Sometimes they even enter at the very moment you need them most. And Yvette Nightingale needs AJ and Logan.
She needs them even more than they need her.
In To Her is 320 pages of dirty smut, fantasy scenes with erotic toys, MFM and MMF ménage, and an angst-y HEA that will leave you guessing until the very last page. (This is not a love triangle).
CHECK OUT AN AUDIO SAMPLE FROM TEDDY HAMILTON!
BUT BEWARE – THIS SAMPLE IS NOT SAFE FOR KIDS!
THIS VIDEO WAS FOR 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS FROM A FEW YEARS AGO – SO THE PRIZE IMAGE BELOW IN THE VID IS NOT CORRECT. THE REAL PRIZE IS BELOW
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DESCRIPTIONS
THE FOURTH BOOK IN THE BASKET IS LOVING DARK MEN – THE TWIST IN THIS STORY WILL BLOW YOUR MIND EVEN MORE THAN THE FMC BLOWS HER MEN…
READ FOR FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED!
A man lures a woman into the woods.
Another ruins the life of his best friend.
And yet another strings them along like puppets.
Dark men.
They are intriguing, and charming, and powerful.
They are changing the world.
They are changing themselves.
They are playing with lust, and love, and fear, and loathing.
Addicted to each other, to their secret, to the seduction, to the sex.
It’s a crash in the making.
And yes, it’s on purpose.
These men are dark.
And this is the messy story of how Nova Ryan loves them.
Loving Dark Men is a seductive romantic thriller that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime. A standalone book by New York Times bestselling author, JA Huss.
LISTEN TO THE LOVING DARK MEN AUDIOBOOK TEASER!
AUDIOBOOK is Whispersynced on AMAZON and available at AUDIBLE.
NARRATED BY DEISREE KETCHUM AND JAMES CAVENAUGH
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GIVEAWAY #12
SPICY STANDALONE MEGA GRAND PRIZE GIFT BASKET
WHAT’S IN THE SPICY STANDALONE GIFT SET!
- Signed Copy of 321
- Signed Copy of Into Her
- Signed Copy of Loving Dark Men
- Signed Copy of The Star We Share
- Book Review Checklist Notepad
- Tokyo Milk “Make Me Blush” Salt Soak
- Tokyo Milk “Dead Sexy” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Honey & the Moon” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Gin & Rosewater” Shower Gel
- Tokyo Milk “Let Them Eat Cake” Candle Tin
- Tokyo Milk “Just Because” Soap
- Fuzzy Socks!
- Organic Cotton Tea Towel
- Lovely Wicker Basket
- 2026 JA Huss Swag Bag (Sticker Sheet, Sticker, Lip Balm, Pen, Drawstring Bag)
AND HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S GIFT SET!
ALL GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL!
(1) COMMENT HERE on the blog (below) and tell me –
WHAT ARE YOUR FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT 2025?
HELPFUL TIP – SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN THE PAGE TO COMMENT!
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MY ANSWER
2025 was an INSANE year for me. Change from top to bottom. Sold my ranch, traveled the mountain west in an RV with my dogs, settled in a brand new state, wrote… lots of books.
3 Mafia Romances (Full-length books – They start releasing in April 2026)
5 Hot and Fucked-Up MC/Biker Romances (Novellas – They start releasing in February 2026)
4 Truckerpacolypse Grid-Down novellas (pen name)
AND
MY DARK & SPICY COMPLETELY DEBAUCHED, EROTIC CHRISTMAS STORY THAT RELEASES TODAY!
DID YOU SEE THIS?
50,000 OF THE MOST FUCKED-UP WORDS YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN…
TRIPLE XMAS
ScarletSins
Check here if you agree to be spanked. Hell yes.
Check here if you agree to CNC. Hell no.
This is my life. 100 questions about my most intimate fantasies, then a checklist about which of them I’ll agree to.
Why am I doing this?
Why the hell do you think?
Money.
I need it.
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Triple Xmas Auction starts in three hours and I’ve got a price on my head.
Let’s f-ing go.
Watcher
Check here if you’ve been watching her. For months.
Check here if you rigged the auction. Obviously.
This girl is my obsession. I know every word she’s written. Every fantasy she’s afraid to live. Every desperate choice that led her here.
Why am I doing this?
Because she’s mine.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Triple Xmas Auction starts in three hours and I’ve already won.
Let the games begin.
A dark Christmas romance where the monster gets the girl.
Triple Xmas is fiction. It depicts fantasies that would be harmful, illegal, and traumatic in real life. This author trusts readers to distinguish between fictional exploration and real-world ethics. Read responsibly. Hydrate. Touch grass occasionally.
A Guide for the Delightfully Unhinged
THE NAUGHTY LIST
Stalking & Surveillance
Murder
Drugging/Sedation
Memory Blackouts
Total Power Exchange
Trauma Bonding
Gaslighting
Financial Coercion
Chase Scene
Forced Proximity
Age Gap
Grief & Parental Loss
Self-Worth Struggle Sessions
Possessive/Obsessive Hero
GET TRIPLE XMAS
BTW – THERE ARE SIX FUN WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH with me.
ONE – I just got myself a TIKTOK ACCOUNT! yes, I know, I know. I’m years behind the times. I just really don’t like socials and I didn’t want a new one. But I finally took the plunge.
AND I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU FOLLOWED ME ON TIKTOK!
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TWO – FOLLOW THIS BLOG – FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW and you will be notified via email whenever I put up a new blog post. I usually do this about once a month unless I’m having a cover reveal, or a new release, or something special like this 12 Days of Giveaways. This is not a newsletter list. It’s ONLY tied to BLOG POSTS.
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FOUR – or if you don’t like to get emails – YOU CAN JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP. This is where I hang out on the daily. We’ve got a nice group going with ZERO DRAMA. And if you ever have a question about something, you can tag me in there and I’ll answer you. I’m literally in there all day, every day.
FIVE – If you like more personal things, then my Instagram is the place to be. This is where I post everyday stories about my writer life.
SIX – All my books release early on Patreon before they release to the public. YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY PATREON HERE.
I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY AND NEW YEAR.
Stay calm, stay safe, and let’s have a great 2026!
WINNERS FOR ALL GIVEAWAYS will be chosen on December 14 and announced on my blog and in my newsletter. All gifts will be mailed on December 15th with priority mail, so hopefully you get them before the big day. ALL MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL.
601 Responses
2025 has been a really tough year overall. Probably one of my roughest yet but powered through with help of loved ones.
It’s been a good year despit all of my many Health problems.
My final thoughts on this year is it’s been a rough one both personally and in the world in general, but I hope that the next year will be kinder and that I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve accomplished this year, despite the hardships.
It’s been an interesting year! Made some new online friends that are amazing! Will end the year very happy as I’ll be visiting my family for the first time in 5 years! Super excited to spend Christmas with them!
2025 has been fairly rough one for me. A lot of things that were out of my control, unfortunately, didn’t go in my favor. I will focus on the positives though! My family and I are in good health and one of my dogs is turning 17 tomorrow (13 years together since being adopted).
It has been a tough year because my mama and daddy have declined healthy wise and it is hard to watch.
2025 was a crazy year, but aren’t they always?
Started off great accomplishing my yearly goals then… BAMM.. MIL passed away and my BF isn’t taking it well. Changed our life completely.
2025 was an fantabulously twisted fun … did the most living for me I’ve ever done … Felt like a 70s wildchild from Vegas to New York and as it started … it will certainly end … with my boys, my friends, and great smutty dark and twisted books. 2026 ….Bring it on …. its going to be an adventure!
Here is 2026! Haha
This has been a fulfilling year for me. Checked a couple of things off my bucket list and have made positive moves at work. 2025 was a good year for me.
Another year with surgery and health issues. Hopefully 2026 I get a surgery I actually want and not have to get.
It has been a year, but I am thankful for the friendships I’ve made, the love that has carried on and for waking up each morning 💕
2025 was another health let down for me. A specialist tried several different meds and surgical procedures on me and it really only made things worse. I decided to just give up lol ill deal with symptoms as they come and hope for the best. My iron has also been crazy low this year and I’ve had to do infusions. Im worn out.
Overall it was not a bad year. Had some real highs and some real lows but I wouldn’t change it for the world because I am happy with the direction life is taking me.
Can I erase it from existence?
My final thoughts on 2025 is that it can kiss m arse! 2025 had been more flighty and f’d off than my ex and that’s too much😂 here’s to 2026
Parts of 2025 have been great but other parts not so great. I’m ready for a new year!
I’m ready to see 2025 in the rear view mirror and start 2026 with a bang. 2025 wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t great. But I’m hoping that I take in consideration the mistakes of 2025 and move forward in a better frame of mind and not repeat the same shit.
Was really hoping I would be on the road to recovery now, I know my consultant said it would take about 6 months for me to feel like me, but I didn’t expect to be sat in a hospital with an infection when I was write this, just hope I can get home quick & get this year over & done with.
I’m ready to see 2025 in the rear view mirror and start 2026 with a bang. 2025 wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t great. But I’m hoping that I take in consideration the mistakes of 2025 and move forward in a better frame of mind and not repeat the same shit and stay positive.
2025 taught me that even the smallest steps forward still count. Here’s to closing the year with gratitude and opening the next with courage.
The best ending would be winning an amazing signed book from a fantastic author 🤔 😆
Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!
Final thoughts on 2025.. The year started slow but as soon as March came, the year started to fly by. The year had many downs but many ups as well. Leaves me hopeful for 2026.
2025 has been crazy on all the levels. I’m ready for it to be done and looking for better in 2026.
It been a year that has me bogged down with grief after losing my mum but I know she would want us to rally and enjoy the festivities as she always did. So it’s been a hard year but we’re getting through it together.
2025 has been pretty shitty if I’m being honest. Really hoping for a reprieve in 2026.
You have had a crazy year! I hope you enjoy Christmas 🎄
This year has been a good one and I was reliefed by that because 2024 was just a chain of nightmares after another. I got to do great things professionally and had some great holidays. I also lost 17 kilos! Yay!
It honestly can’t end soon enough. Here’s to new beginnings in the new year.
2025 can suck it… My chosen Mom passed away in March. My best old man dog, Thor, passed away in May. My son’s Dad and I had an embarrassing verbal altercation outside my son’s Marine Corp recruiter’s office where he yelled at me for a good 20 minutes about how he doesn’t think the child should join the Marines. And my child passed into adult without much to-do and fanfare. I’m glad it is almost over and am looking forward to starting fresh.
Final thoughts for 2025 are just that we made it! The year went fast but we survived. So thankful that my oldest got a possible once in a lifetime opportunity to play for the soccer Nationals in Denver and finished 2nd. My youngest is doing what he loves by being on the HS bass fishing team.
321 Is life changing!!!
2025 was a lot emotionally and physically, but I’m still here hoping for a better 2026
2025 was a big year. My son was married, new house new job and a baby.
2025 was a wild roller coaster ride…I never want to ride again. Not as bad as 2020 but freakin A can we get a break in 2026. Thank you for doing these. The prizes are always amazing and so fun to look at but the question really make me think and reflect and I am always surprised by my responses. I look forward to read more of what you have to offer in 2026. Merry Christmas and Happiest of New Years!
Hopeful. I feel like as I end the year and prepare for a new year the best thing is to be hopeful. Life is full of ups and downs, but I’m blessed with a good family and friends that can be counted on to help me up when things are down. That is the best gift life has to give and I try to be grateful every day.
Most of it was fantastic but falling a few days before Thanksgiving and breaking two ribs and getting a grade 3 spleen laceration put a damper on the year. The pain is awful and continues and will into at least the first month of 2026. So yeah, 2025 was not my finest year. Next year will shine in comparison
After today’s events that I have delt with, life is way to short! Check in with your loved ones because tomorrow is never promised.
Good riddance 2025. FDT. This motherfucker needs to go
My family has had ups & downs throughout the year but the best part was watching my oldest & youngest sons find love with great girls. Now all three of my children are in happy, healthy relationships and I’ve been building great bonds with the girls and they’ve been building bonds with each other.
We lost a few loved ones in 2025 and had a new arrival. We had to adjust to our new reality but we move on and have the faith that all are where that want to be. Wherever that is. It was a year of change, and new beginnings. That is life.:)
My final thoughts for 2025 are food riddance. It’s been an exhausting year of trials and barely hanging on. I’m ready for thr next year and getting back on track.
Rough one mentally but looking at it objectively hasn’t been bad jaut a lot to work through but do8ng it and moving on
Honestly I’m just ready for 2025 to be done and over with. It’s been a tough year. I’m going to stay positive and just pray that 2026 brings much more happiness and wealth to us all.
I’m grateful I got through the year without too much stress. Hoping to have a better 2026. ❤️💚❤️💚
2025 has been totally awful! Byt, I’m still here, still kicking… hopefully 2026 will be better!
2025 was tough for so many people around me as they faced and continue to face the unimaginable. I continue to be aware of how lucky we are to have things that should never be taken for granted like our health, home, friends and family. Sounds cliche until you lose one and then all of a sudden nothing else matters.
My final thoughts for 2025 are that my final year of working (I retire next year) has been a good one and I’ve learned a lot, meet and worked with some really awesome people and I believe I’ve been able to help others. (I’m in HR) I’m looking forward to the next chapter!
I can’t wait to read my new (preordered) book!!!!! Woooot!!
Thanks for doing this, Julie!
Goodbye 2025 ~ Let’s hope 2026 is a much better year.
2025 has had its ups and downs, more downs than up so hopefully the new year brings new opportunities!
2025 has been a roller coaster. I am hoping 2026 will be a much better year. Merry Christmas
This year was full of challenges good and bad but it’s wasn’t as bad as other years. I think it was an alright year.
2025 has been a whirlwind and after the news we got at work yesterday im sure 2026 will be as well but im ready for it!
I have been blessed with food & a home. With a healthy and happy family. Great kids & grandkids. My daughter’s first baby. Blessed to have found such an amazing lady that writes worlds of things unknown until she opens up my book world! I am just blessed!
My final thoughts for 2025 is that it’s been a pretty great year but I hope next year is better! I want to continue to be better and be a good mom
2025 has humbled me
2025 was not my friend . But I’m alive my kids are alive .and for that I’m greatful . Let’s see what 2026 brings our way
It’s been a painful year for me medically but I survived and hopefully 2026 will be much better.
Glad it will be over.
2025 was pretty stressful so I’m hoping 2026 is better.
I appreciate the chance to win these amazing prizes.
Not a year I would like to replicate… with my husband being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and me trying to not spiral out of control… 2025 can kiss my ass!
2025 was a rollercoaster. Lots of trips to CA to visit my mother-in-law who was in an assisted care facility. Visits to the financial planner to make sure there was going to be enough money to take care of her, but then she suddenly passed at the end of May. The trips turned into meetings with realtors, lawyers, financial planner, fixing up the house, getting it on the market, finalizing all the estate and trust stuff. Just a lot. Then the aftermath of the finality of it, that there’s never going to be another trip to CA to visit. This year has also been a lot of hurry up but wait, as I’m trying to figure out where to move to when the hubby retires, but he won’t nail down when that’s going to be. Meanwhile every place I look, the housing prices seem to just keep going up and up.
2025 has been a bit of a mixed bag for me. Not all good and not all bad. As it ends I just want to try to focus on staying in a good head space and enjoy being with my family.
Personally it has been a difficult year, lots of big changes and not everything has worked out the way I’d hoped, it’s been quite draining but as the year wraps up I do feel as if it has been to prepare me for what’s next!
Hmmm…2025 was a mixed bag for me.
Some parts 💩.
Some parts amazing 🤩 – 2 new grandbabies
Here’s hoping that 2026 has more ups than downs 🤞🏼🤞🏼
I think financial for people it could have been a good year but unfortunately the cost of food is terrible. I hope things get for everyone in 2026
This year has been a rough year for me. I’m hoping next year is better. We definitely going out with a bang as my daughter is having surgery on the 15th. Hoping that will be the last one for a long time for her and that it fixed her breathing problems so she can be a regular teenager
Final thoughts: If there is any kind of deity out there, next year will be better.
Well, I guess my main focus my family and our health. My mom passed away this year and my dad is declining very quickly himself. I’m dealing with major health issues and even having a procedure done today. I’m trying to stay positive and Really hope that the New Year brings a piece of mind to us all.
There was good, there was bad and there were a few greats. No terribles or spectaculars (yet 😉) so, overall I would say it was a good year.
This year was a rough one for me. Had to make some hard decisions that broke my heart, but what was best for someone else. The whole time questioning myself if it’s really the best thing to do.
It honestly was a tough year so im happy it’s finally over
It’s been a rough year due to political climate and the effects I’ve seen on those around me. I’m an empathetic person and work in social work. My heart has been heavy this year.
Ready for a new year! Things could have been better
My final thought are it’s been a good year. Maybe not the best in my life, but nothing outrageous or particularly awful occurred so we’re calling it a win!
its ben a year with ups and down, learning to accept my health issues gave me some peace and the positive side of it is….i get to read allot of books when i lay on the couch resting. Fight for things that deserve to fight for and leave alone the things i cant change to spare energy then dive into the world of the books i read
I’m honestly ready to leave 2025 behind. For me there were a lot of good parts (travel, time with family, etc.) but I know for a lot of people it has been quite the rollercoaster. I am going to hold out hope that 2026 will get better.
2025 was a rough one but got better as the year progressed. I am looking forward to 2026 and meeting my new grandnugget, and have healthy family members.
2025 was a really tough year. It really has been rough all around. I’m hoping and praying that 2026 will be better.
2025 has just….. Been…. Nothing bad but nothing good….
My final thoughts for 2025 is that even though it has been a rough year just gotta look ahead and hope for the best and lean on friends and family to keep the joy in your heart.
2025 had up and downs
Hoping 2026 get better.
Push my self on mu goals
It’s been an interesting year, but I’m glad to see myself become a better person!
I feel a bit let down about myself and not losing the weight I wanted to. However I know I just have to keep trying.
It’s started good but has gotten worse as the year has continued so I’m looking forward to an end.
Hopefully the new year will be a new start.
Happy New Year everyone!
Well, 2025 had some really tough times, but a really great thing also happened. My dad got his house built and is VERY close to moving in. So glad this has finally happened for him….but not sad to see 2025 roll over into 2026. I also had a lot of growth in 2025, even if it was forced lol. I am ready for some excitement in 2026.
I really thought 2025 was going to be a good year but it sucked. I’m gonna make 2026 much better. Thank you for the chance to win.
Final thoughts for 2025…let’s wrap it up and move on!
Shit – goodbye
It was an interesting year, fell in love, tried new things, and even finally got to go to Disney world for the first time ever. There were ups and downs but no regrets
2025 was sad and challenging and I’ve had to step up my game to keep up. But, I’ve found out I’m stronger than I thought, have more patience than I thought, and I can ask for help. Maybe 2026 will be real boring, I hope so!
I’m definitely hoping 2026 is gonna be a better year for me health wise cuz 2025 shit all over me. So here’s to second opinions and better answers 🥂
2025 was crazy and not at all what I was hoping it would be
Oh 2025 has been a pretty crappy year and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Everything feels unstable, prices are astronomical, and there are so many bad things happening here in America – and other places in the world too, that it’s hard to just go on like normal.
Sometimes – most days it’s a major chore, if not impossible to pretend everything is okay. It’s weird I know… I hope things get better for everyone.
Whew!
Got my 91-yr-old parents settled in apartment in upscale retirement complex.
Dodged a health scare
Working on knee treatment to prevent replacement ( so far, so good)
Celebrating 5 grandkids
Celebrating daughter & Dutch shepherd competing well at PSA Worlds 2025.
Darn good year.
This year has been a tough one. Both my parents have dementia. Then my dad got a stroke and can no longer walk. He’s in a retirement home. My mom is having hallucinations. Thank goodness for my friends and husband for being there for me.
Can’t wait for 2026. I know it can only get better.
2025 was a learning year for my family. We enter the school era, my partner got a better paying job, but farther from home and longer hours, which put me doing solo parenting more. But it’s put our family in a much better position then we were before. Overall 2025 wasn’t a bad year for us, hard and trying but worth it. 🖤
I hope 2026 is a better year for everyone. This year has been so negative and ugly
It’s been a rough year but I’m excited to see what 2026 will bring.
2025 wasn’t the best year for me. Hoping 2026 will be better. Thanks for the amazing giveaway these last 12 days.
So much good stuff happened despite the absolute hell scape my country has become (I am from the U.S.)
My youngest is taking his first steps toward adulthood – he has chosen a career path and is excited about it
My middle son has finally become a journeyman and is making the money he always dreamed of – and he is learning how to live with his depression
an much more little bit life moments that I will forever hold as a memorable part of 2025
2025 seems to be an end of an era for me, pretty bittersweet. Ushering in a lot of change in the new year
It was an emotional roller coaster ride this year. With my mom passing away unexpectedly to being stressed in finding a steady job. Here is hoping 2026 will be better. Thank you J.A. Hauss for the 12 days of giveaways.
My final thoughts for 2025 is hard year🎅🎄I am very grateful that my mom is doing ok after 3 years of cancer🎄👼Thank you for the great giveaways🎅🎁 Happy Holidays too you and Merry Christmas🎄🎅🎁
Just another year done!
I think it went by wayyyyy to fast, but overall a decent year.
2025 has been a hot mess in several ways for our family…so we are looking forward to 2026. Not all was bad, but we are ready to embrace the new fresh year ahead. Cheers!!
My final thoughts of 2025 is that it went by too quick.
2025 has been one of hardest years. I lost my father while I was on vacation in another state. I was laid off my job on my birthday. My brother is going through a year long messy divorce. We haven’t even hit Christmas yet. I am dreading this one since it will be my first without my Daddy. I truly just want this horrible year to be over.
Final thoughts for 2025;
Blessed, stressed, and thankful for my mess.
I’m not going to lie, it sucked big time. Between my husband’s health scare and my complications it was the worst year ever. I’m truly hoping 2026 will be better
Would not like to do it again. 2026 is going to be my year!!
2025 has been a crazy year for me I hope 2026 will be better
Honestly one of our harder years as a family and for each of us individually. We stayed close and supported one another through it all and while we are still licking our wounds today, we know with our love and eachother we will be okay!
I’m glad it’s coming to an end.I survived another year. Struggling with big feelings made this year drag in some parts and spin faster in others.Mybfsith in humanity has dimmed then sparked a lot this year . All and all it’s been an ok one
2025 has been a bad year hoping next year will be better
Honestly his year has been crazy and filled with highs and lows. My family has had to say goodbye to a few folks who left too soon.
Work was insane and way too people’y’ this year.
I’m looking forward to saying bye-bye 2025 and hello to 2026.
For 2025 I just want to say, “Bye Felicia”
2025 has the worst year of my life. It did have a couple high points. At the end of February my husband/best friend passed away. I am devastated. Kept trying to be normal through the year. May 30 my great neice was born. She is awesome. She makes me happy. I got sick in September. Went to the hospital had tests and found out I had a cancerous tumor in my stomach. Then I had surgery to remove it. Another high a week after surgery they told me I am Cancer free. Looking forward to 2026. I am tired of this year. Thank you again fir all you do.
This year started off kinda rocky with some mental health issues coming to light with my hubby. Thankfully he was very progressive with getting the help he needs & very open to talking about what’s going on so that has gotten better. The rest of the year was pretty good. Went by way too fast! Here’s to 2026
Three, Two, One: Yes, I ugly cried, uncontrollably. My hubby was concerned. 🙂
In To Her: First time I read about 2 P in 1 V! Hot damn! Yes, I cried at the end because of how much time had passed in the epilogue. I don’t know why this still guts me. I’m ride-or-die for these characters!
Loving Dark Men: I didn’t cry because my mind was too busy being fu**ed by Julie! I did not see any of the crazy twists coming. 🤯
My final thoughts on 2025 are the same ones I have every year…
Where did the year go?
I’m not even used to writing “2025” yet.
I guess I’ll get organized next year.
I really need to make my daughter’s baby album. (She’s 18 now.)
This year has been stressful in regards to what is happening in the world, especially the US. I get frustrated and angry and don’t even want to read or watch the news. It’s going to take awhile to get better, but we can hope. Thanks for the chance.
2025 ..What a roller coaster of a year.
My highs were so amasing but the lows were the worst thing ever.
I’m hoping gor a memorable Christmas for all the right reasons.
Final thoughts on 2025… it was a year that contained a surgery that my body does not seem to want to recover from, but also a year where I got to watch my children flourish and grow. It’s been a good balance of good vs difficult.
Had some mixed stuff going on but mostly good.
This is a tough year for my family, but we also had some really good things that happened this year too, so I’m torn on how I feel about it. Fall out of my family in the hospital this year and that was hard.. lost one of our dogs that we’ve had for 18 years. Our losses still felt eight months later, but I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary and my daughter graduated high school and started college so those are some really good things.
I’m excited to see what next year brings!!
Julie
Thanks again for all the amazing stories you bring to our lives so we can live in your world for just a little bit, thank you for taking your time and talking to us and interacting with us it really does such apart from all the other authors out there in the world!!
Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!
I don’t know. I hope 2026 will be better!
It’s been scary, at times, but the year is ending a little better. Im making peace with it, and letting it go!
My final thoughts…. Uh. Can I get a refund? It was a tough year, but things are starting to look up. I’m excited to ring in 2026 and get closer to my goals in life.
Thankful my husband and I are still battling is cancer, 2 years now. Other than that, wasn’t too bad of a year.
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and Happy New Year!!
Meh. Bring on the 2026!
All I can say is 2026 has got to be better than this dumpster fire of a year
Glad to be healing from my health crisis… looking forward to the holidays with family!
It’s been a rough year but I am going to try and be optimistic and positive about 2026.
First off thank you so much for doing the last 12 days of fun for us all.
I am hoping all. That they have found out with my health leads me into a better year for 2026.
Thanks again!
My final thoughts about 2025 are, it has been a rough year but I did my best and made it
2025 was a year of adventures. I’m grateful for them all and I’m looking forward to 2026.
This year has not been bad. We’ve had challenges and were able to pivot. Looking forward to 2026!
2025 was great! 2026 will be better! Manifesting!!
2025 has been a good year. It went by fast.
My final thoughts of the year are some of the year was great, some was bad. We moved into a place of our own, which was great, but obviously that meant less money to spend on things I want to do with my kids and things. But all in all the year was really good. I hope next year is even better.
It went by fast.
2025 was a bit of a sh*t show, but also reminded me of how strong I am. Sometimes I would rather not have to be strong, but I am, and will remain so. I also feel like I have been moving forward, which is exciting.
2025 has brought many adventures, losses and lessons but I’m quite glad to be looking forward to what a new year can bring. I’m looking forward to a starting fresh and for growth and change in my life as well as embracing the here and now and being content in the now.
2025 wasn’t perfect, but it was meaningful. A little chaotic, a lot of lessons and somehow still full of good moments. I’m ending it grateful, a bit wiser, and ready for what’s next. 💕
Hmm.. I think that 2025 was a year for acceptance, for learning, for really putting thought into my life. I quit smoking after 15 years and that’s pretty fucking cool. 😂 I can’t wait to see what I can do next year. Thank you for all of this, it’s been a really fun experience and I loved getting to know you better. 🫂🫂🫂
2025 sucked for the most part. I hate the political climate that has infected personal relationships and caused so much harm to our communities. Retiring soon so will have more time to protest and try to help change some of that. I’m thankful for Julie’s books for escape!!
I would say 2025 was a long year. So much has happened. Some of it was good, some not so good. I just Thank God for giving us another year/more time, and I hope 2026 is good for my family, friends, and for myself. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄🎉🎄
It’s been one hell of a ride but we survived to live another year. To be perfectly honest, it could’ve been so much worse.
2025 represents new beginnings to be, cant wait for how 2026 unfolds!
2025 has been a decent year for me. Got a new job and a new puppy.
Personally 2025 was a good year for me. I’m looking forward to 2026.
I am glad it’s over, not looking forward to more burnout episodes though
My final thoughts for 2025 are that is was filled with ups and downs, but the good outweighed the bad.
Started out strong at age 64 went to Mexico. First time using a passport. New grand daughter in July and became Medicare eligible in November. Traveling with my kids was so much fun and I kept up mostly lol.
The year gave me the opportunity to reaffirm my independence & I’m amazed at my strength & ability to do whatever those in my care need from me. I’m thankful I’m able to give back in a way I never imagined to the incredible women who raised me.
Thanks for asking such great questions!
2025 sucked! Could it have been worse, definitely. But it was a rough year for me and I can only hope that it goes up from here.
Merry Christmas!!
2025 was filled with mixed emotions. We finally traveled to Ireland and had a blast. We put our house of 20 years on the market and it sold in less than a week. We found a new house in another state and moved away from family and friends. Several things were lost or broken in the move, we plan to have a better 2026.
Its been a crazy busy year, it has been a roller-coaster. I’m hoping for bigger and better things in the next. Steady in my life. Happiness and feeling appreciated.
All I can say about 2025 was it went by way too fast!
2025 was an emotional year. Our middle child graduated high school and we went through all the “lasts” with her. Our oldest just moved out. And we recently suffered a loss that has been rough. We made some great memories though and are even more committed in to making more next year.
2025 was a year of extremes for me. Two surgeries, both went well, recovery was more difficult than I expected with one. One emergency hospitalization that was scary. I moved and I’m at the end of purging decades of “stuff”. I’m really attempting to be more minimalist. That’s the goal. 2025 wasn’t great, but it had moments of positive things.
I’d say it’s been a pretty excellent year for me. My family is happy and healthy, I re-met the love of my life, AND somehow I managed to fit reading an insane amount of books into the mix too (over 300?!)
2025 went by way too quickly.
2025 was extremely heavy for me until one of my daughters announced she’s pregnant. It’s what’s keeping me uplifted even through the trauma of losing my mother in a tragic, unexpected way.
My final thought for 2025 is patience is truly a virtue 🙃 But everyone is safe and healthy and I am happy for that. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️
I’m so glad it’s gonna be over but I’m fucking terrified of what 2026 will hold 😬.
This world is nuts, may 2026 bring some wisdom into it! 🎄
My final thought is this year was tough, I moved multi states trying to recoup financially from that. And this year also really tested me, pushed my limits, and had me almost tossing in the towel. But I stayed the course, kept fighting and will do so till the last day then start fresh.
Happy holidays to all.
A lot of things worry me from this year. But I take a bit of comfort in how people are coming together, making connections and supporting each other. I’m thankful for my family and friends and their supporters. Hopefully 2026 will be better.
2025 was not a good year personally for me. However I’ve just about managed to get through it and I know I can continue to face the challenges 2026 will bring. However if whoever wants to give me a break, that’s good too! LOL
For me, 2025 was just a regular one for me. I feel like I’m rather boring as I hear people say it’s been rough and they’ve had their ups and downs. The world however has had it tough, but over here in my little corner of the world just being boring, lol.
My final thoughts about 2025 is that it sure went by so darn fast. Plus it was a good year for me i finally got my house so no longer living in hotels. My daughter is a senior about to graduate this year.
everything costs more
This year ended with a trip to Vegas for the NFR (National Finals Rodeo).
My husband (of 40 years) will have surgery on Monday to fix what radiation did to his throat 7 years ago. I’m trying not to worry and support him with confidence. That is what is consuming my mind at the moment, its hard to have more thoughts. Books have been my time to turn my brain off for a bit. Thank you for writing. Hope you enjoy your new home!
Final thoughts there were ups and there were downs overall i enjoyed it all and my kids kept me laughing through the tears
2025 has been a rough year. It started out steady but is ending in a blah. So I am hoping th new year starts on a higher note.
I am ready for 2025 to be over feel like it has been a bad luck year. Here is to 2026
I am ready for 2025 to be over. There has been much change this year and not all good. However, I am feeling blessed that through it all I have my hubby and boys to keep me grounded.
2025 had its ups and downs….. over all I’m pleased with the year. I was able to accomplish some goals, try new things, and set firm boundaries. There has definitely been growth. The state of the world is hard right now…. Weather you’re left or right you’re a villain in someone’s eyes my hope for 2026 is if you are shouting tolerance from the rooftops you mean that for EVERYONE.
I was 2025’s bitch
Just hoping 2026 is better
My thoughts for 2025….. it has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, but I have grown and am proud of myself and the accomplishments I have achieved this year!
2025 been in the last 6 mouth been insane. Bed bugs. Hurt my shoulder. Had to replace my basement floors..
2025 saw the birth of a grandson -that was such a wonderful event this year.
Life will never be easy but you make the most of it. I have been proud of my family and proud of myself.
While I realize the change in a 24 hour period isn’t going to repair my life, I am ready to say goodbye to this year.
OMG—-I’ll be glad to sweep it under the rug! Welcome 2026
I’m pretty happy considering all the ups and downs… I have had a great year and now if my kids can get their shit together, 2026 will be awesome!
My thoughts for 2025… I can’t say it was a bad year, it was busy and went by so fast. I’m looking forward to a new year filled with happiness and family.
I’m done, bring on 2026!
2025 was such a stressful year for me, but it also was successful in some areas. I am grateful for all the good things that happened in 2025 and hope that all the challenges and struggles stay in this year, and only good things will follow me to 2016.
I can safely say it’s been one of the most shocking and distressful years of my life. BUT, I have also enjoyed it. Way more to be thankful for than distressed over, which is a blessing.
Happy holidays, Julie and thanks for the fun! 🎄❤️🎄
Overall, 2025 was a good year for my reading goals. I far surpassed the number of books I set to read. It was an unfortunate year as we lost my brother-in-law and father-in-law. The holidays will be a bit tougher!
2025 was a year full of alot of ups and downs and im ready for 2026
Lost some good friends in 2025. Thankful at least my mom had a better year.
It went by two quickly, and I wish I’d gotten more accomplished.
2025 has been a mixed year. I slipped at work and hurt my ankle and only just had ankle reconstruction. On a plus side, I decided to start trying to write a book!
So far 2025 has been pretty great, but it’s not over yet. Waiting and praying hard for some good news on some significant medical tests on a close family member that just took place.
I’m so glad 2025 is almost over. Hoping next year is better.
I am trying to focus on the positives in my life or look at things that happen differently. This year has been filled with so many fantastic experiences and memories shared with my loved ones. I am choosing to remain true to myself and stand up for what’s right (anti-harassment in workplace) even though what I am going through now is hell. I know the truth and what I am doing has put me in a vulnerable place unfortunately. I will continue to be strong despite these challenges. I am also looking forward to a trip to Hawaii with my husband at the end of the year.
It’s been a really hard year. I lost my mom in April due to complications from a stroke and she was only 67. So these holidays are hard this year. Hopefully next year will be my healing year
Like most years there were good and bad times, but fortunately most of the year was pretty good. My family is healthy and we still enjoy one another’s company what more could one ask for.
My thoughts on. 2025…
* I got a new job that allows me more time to write ✔️
* I decided to create a new pen name to write my fantasy stories ✔️
* We lost a good friend and our beloved Marley ❌
* My mental health has remained stable even though I’ve reduced my meds ✔️
* I’ve started eating healthier and started going to the gym ✔️
Overall it’s been a good year.
I’m glad it is finally over!! Hopefully next year treats us all better.
Man, this year has been a roller coaster of a year for our house. everything started out great then Hubby got kidney stones had to get a stint put in for a month, so he was off work while at the hospital I think that’s how I got pneumonia that took me out for almost 2 weeks. things got back to normal then my Hubby’s knee goes out so had to have surgery on it. He was off work for 2 months with that. Then he must not got all those kidney stones out because he got them again one was 9mm so they had to do surgery to get those little suckers. Last but not least I’m now off work cause my brain tumor that I had surgery on 2 1/2yrs ago decided to grow again and its causing swelling. Thankfully I got them to hold off till Jan 2nd let just hope doctor has enough time to sober up lol.
2025 has been interesting, hasn’t been the best year, but it hasn’t been the worst either. I’m going to focus on the positives and go into this upcoming year optimistic.
Lots of changes in the world this yearsome not si good but some great. Hopefully we’re getting on more solid ground now.
Another great nephew was recently born; #13 in that catagory. Thankful for that of course.
Got to have some surgery in the early part of 2026 so we will see how that goes. In general, 2025 was pretty good but happy to see another year coming. Hopefully great things will be on the horizon.
Thanks so much Julie for all you do and I’m glad you’re settled now. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all. 🎄🎄
And if all else fells eat you some 🍨 or 🍫 Lol
One word to describe 2025…….shitshow. Between health issues for me and the kids, politics which I hate, and just family drama.
I had high hopes, then my youngest son smashed his future with his choices, one of my fur babies died, another one needed a splenectomy, my truck died (fixed it at least), and I was a part of that whole furlough shit…. Yeah, love not being paid for 2 months and my pay still isn’t fixed right. Now, washer broke. F this year, gimme 2026….. Word vomit done.
Now, I LOVE these books. I have read and listened to them all numerous times. Added Triple Xmas to my kindle and Merry Christmas to me, can’t wait to read it!!!!!
Oh, followed TikTok ~ MsCatsWorld, still trying to figure it out too.
Wishing you and your family plus all your fans a wonderful holiday season and hoping 2026 proves to be a winner.
To be honest 2025 has been a lot. I’m happy it’s almost over. But I’m nervous to actually look forward to next year and what it has in store
Final thoughts are still up in the air. So far the year has been pretty good but my niece is fighting her ex for custody of their kids and we should know the outcome next week. I just hope that the pos doesn’t get custody just because his family has more money.
2025 has been a tough year, but thankfully we’ve made it through. Here’s hoping 2026 is a way better year for us all!
I’m ready for 2025 to be over and have a fresh new year for my family! We experienced a lot of loss in 2025. 🙁
2025 has been a rollercoaster of a year. The therapist I’ve had for 6 years switched jobs and I had to get a new one. It made me realize all the healing and progress I’ve made, and how much I’ve changed to the point where I only talk to my new therapist once maybe twice a month. My dad came back into my life and I realized that, while he may be sober and clean, he’s still the same monster he was when I was a kid. But it’s okay because I know that it’s not my fault and something I can change. Which was why is was so hard to see my 17 year old little sister get crushed when he hit her just like old times. He was arrested and taken to jail, but our family is still on his side. Because of this, my sister tried to kill herself twice and my grandparents didn’t do anything about it. I just wish I could’ve done something, but I’m confined to a dorm room and can’t take her in. But the positives, because it’s so so so important to always remember the positives: I joined a whole bunch of clubs and organizations at the college I’m going to. It’s brought me out of my comfort zone and has made me a leader that other students turn to in and out of class. I rescued a dark calico kitten on the only Friday the 13th of the year and named her, fittingly, Pandora. She is my lifeline and I know that I wouldn’t be here without her. She helps me be strong for myself, but also for my sister, and gives me someone to look after; which I really enjoy doing. All and all, while I’m grateful to have lived through all of this, I’ll be even more grateful to leave it in the past and make way for a new year.
I do not know. Lot of things happened in this year. Good and bad things as well.
I say thanks for the good things.
Reading is my life now im disabled
Glad it’s almost over.
Awesome opportunity
Me please d
Can’t complain, and there’s always next year 🖤✨️🥀🎄
2025 was a stressful year and it will partly carry over to 2026. I always think “things could be worse”. Let’s just hope 2026 isnt.
My best friend was very ill in October but doing better now. Ready for 2026.
Ugggghhhh! Good riddance 2025. The absolute longest 365 trips around the sun EVER!!
Glad it’s over since it’s been a rough one but looking forward to a new year + new opportunities
2025 has been a hellacious, sad, happy and stressful year for me and our family and we cannot wait until it ends and moves on into 2026 where we are expecting a new baby in the family during the 2nd week of January, so we are hoping this happy event will be a sign for the rest of the year to be happier than 2025. For the World as a Whole, words alone cannot express what has happened with all the changes around the world, good, bad & ugly. I believe it is only going to get much worse before we can all find a sense of less fear, and more understanding amongst each other. Hopefully 2026 will be a better year fo Everyone.
2025 I can’t say was bad, but wasn’t the greatest. Had a sibling vacation this and we’re doing it again next year. Of course my mom got bad news, but us kids are there for her no matter her decision. I hope next year gets better. Economy and all! Merry y.
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2025 was meh. I am ready to move into 2026 and hope for the best.
It’s been an up and down year around here so here’s hoping 2026 is more of an up year
Overall 2025 was a good year. I’m hoping that 2026 is just as good!
Its been a long year. Im defiently looking forward to the new year. Overall its was decent but definitely long
I am glad that 2025 is going to be over, it has been a rough year and I sure hope that 2026 will be a better year.
Well, 2025 can kiss my ass! We had one really GOOD thing happen for our family this year, and that was the birth of our fourth grandchild, just a few days ago on the 10th. The rest of the year has been a struggle. I lost both my adoptive dad and my step-dad within five months of each other. That pain hit me HARD. I’m moving on, but it still hurts my heart.
Now, not all of 2025 was bad, we had some good times and some laughs, but I’m ready for this year to be over. Next year will be better. We have plans to get things remodeled in our home and in May we fly to Florida to spread my mom (passed 10yrs ago) and step-dad’s ashes, with my little sister. It will be good to see her and spend time with her. My twin won’t be able to join us because she will be having back surgery at that time.
So… come on 2026!, let this be a great year for all of us! Xoxo
Not bad not bad surprising challenging and over all good.
I will be glad to say goodbye to 2025. What a stressful year. Too much shit going on.
All in all 2025 has been a good year. I finally moved to a new home after 19 years. I just finished unpacking the last boxes and starting to feel more settled. I’m also reconnecting with my older kids. Had the best summer holiday. So life is good. I do plan to make changes for the new year. So 2026 will be better. Wishing you the best! ❤️
2025 wasn’t too bad for me. I accomplished quite a bit and am pretty proud of myself. The end of the year was the best with my first grandbaby being born. I am really looking forward to seeing her grow in 2026.
I’ve had a bad year health wise, looking forward to my surgery in January for my Ostomy and hopefully a knee replacement or two. So 2027 is going to be my year!!
2025 was a crazy year! Had some big accomplishments – finally got my mom moved out of her house and in with my brother. Got to spend a lot of time with really good friends :-). Had a best friend move to another state :-(. Spent three weeks in Ireland – WOW! Lots of family time :-).
This one looks soooo good to! All of them look so interesting and im really hoping I can win one so I can read one of these amazing books! Love love love everything like this! More so that i can relate to a few of them makes it more exciting…Happy Holidays and thank you so much!
2025 was definitely better than 2024 for, even if it wasn’t great. I’m looking forward to 2026 but I’m sad 2025 is almost over because it flew by. My baby (my last baby) turned 6 and my oldest turned 13, my middle girl turned 9, everyone is growing up too fast.
2025 was pretty much like any other year for me. Except for me not escaping to Florida when I needed a break. So I’m leaving very early Sunday Morning for my much needed break. There is nothing better then sitting on the beach and listening to the waves, while taking some much needed deep breaths, and just enjoying the sound of the waves while the sun peaks the horizon. Then watching the sun come up and realizing how lucky I am to enjoy that moment, with my daughter. Then later in the day go back and just float around in the ocean.
not bad year
I’d like to wake up from 2025. It feels like a nightmare here in the US. There is so much darkness, anger and hate. People are losing their rights, freedoms and lives. The aggression has gotten so scary. Im terrified to go out into it especially with my kids. Also to top off the negative $h!+ going on. My hubbs has been in the hospital since September. Not doing well. Found out he’s going to have to endure more chemo and surgeries and treatments that we thought were long over. My poor guy has been through so much in seven years and can’t catch ap break. This time is more on my shoulders because I have to care for him and a special needs child and toddler all at once. But iets worth every second if it means we can get him better again. I just need to finish 2025 already and hopefully 2026 will bring some positivity back into my world and the world we live in.
The year went by too fast. I did get to go to some concerts and movies. I didn’t get a lot done at home. I hope to get more organized in 2026.
My thoughts on 2025, are that I didn’t read anywhere near the amount of books as I have in the past. This year has been a bit of a struggle due to work. I just couldn’t get into reading anything. I have however fallen into binge watching short dramas on a few different platforms, which has helped me reach part of my foreign language goal. So overall I consider it a good year.
This year went buy fast for me and had no problems and I hope that next year will be a good one too.
2025 was a crappy year. Husband had health issues, dealing with that. Hopefully 2026 will be better.
I think we as people still could have done a better job towards other people.
Thank god we made it…. So much happened in the year for me, we finally own the dairy farm which as we all know is so much paperwork, meetings, signing, accountants, lawyers etc. health has been pretty stable for a change and only a few bumps in the road.
This year wasn’t the worst but I’m definitely ready for it to be over.
Final thoughts for this year, im glad its almost over! My brother’s passing anniversary passed and it made me miss him even more. My hubby and my health has had issues with no answers to those issues. We had highs and lows with life itself. The brightest spot is our 2 boy dogs who both turned 9 and our 7 ye old grand daughter who I look forward to causing her parents skull pains as she griws.
We had some amazing travels personally but many of my friends have had devastating medical issues and I’m praying that 2026 is better for them
I’m ready for 2026. 2025 was ok but it’s time for new.
I think 2025 has been a crazy and really stressful year for me. My nephew passed away, all the craziness with the government, etc.
This past year seemed to go by faster than ever. It came with a few hardships for me but there are always blessings that I can hold on to during the tough times. I’m am praying that 2026 is a much better year for me and for others who need that hope.
Great got my husband to retire my dad turned 100! Not so great we lost my mother in law
2025 – My first year of retirement ! Got a lot done around the house : gardening Reno’s etc…. But most of all I am getting into my groove. Early morning coffee with a good book, audibles while I work and when I am at the gym.
Tough for me to chill out as I am a multitasker who needs to be doing something all the time – my inaugural first year – 2026 roll on.
It was exactly as they said: things will happen that will develope stronger in 2026. 🙂💜
I have had a great year and am looking forward to next year being even better!
Hasn’t been the best of years, but coulda been worse I guess.
It sucked!! We lost a lot of loved ones this year. Heartbreaking year, but I’m hopeful 2026 will be better
I lost my dad this year. It sucked.
It’s been a year of ups and downs and I am glad that it is almost over. Hoping for a better year next year
2025 was going good for me till 10/07/25 when I had a near fatal accident.. here it is a little over 2 months and I am just now able to walk a little bit.. I am just glad I am still here and alive
It wasn’t a bad year after all.
It was a good year, got a lot done, and applied for a dream intership. Didn’t get it, but I was able to push myself for more, so now I am wishing for a more productive 2026.
2025 for the most part has been an amazing year. Definitely better than 2024.
My fibals thoughts…holy cow is it already almost 2026. Our school year is half over and it still feels like it just began! Hoping 2026 is a little less chaotic!
If I am being honest, 2025 was a tough year for me. At the beginning of every year I don’t make a New Year resolution. I always have a few things I want to accomplish but every year I fall way behind or never end up doing it. My health was horrible this year (I’m disabled) and I never got the right Drs or test or diagnosis for things. I spent a lot of days down for the count. I read a lot more than I usually do, but I collected more books than I got rid of and went to the library more times than going and reading the ones I have. On the plus side my boyfriend and I ended up finding a house so we are finally moving out of our horrible apartment at the end of the year/beginning of 2026. So I’m glad I “survived” 2025, but I’m glad it’s over with. Hopefully 2026 will be better
My final thoughts of 2025… I’m choosing to release what no longer belongs with me. I’m closing this chapter with calm, with clarity, and with quiet courage. I made it through, and that’s enough.
My final thoughts are God I was it was over already and normalcy can rein over the USA and bring decency and compassion back in 2026…. Doubt it’s gonna happen though
It’s been a crazy year and it went by fast looking back but going through it was taking so long lol
It’s been a quick ass year. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this point in my recovery but at least I’m alive. A year and a half post head surgery, I hope to leave the bad hair in 2025. Here’s to finally having good hair again in 2026🙌🤞
My final thoughts of 2025 are keeping my fingers crossed that 2026 is better.
I lost my job and haven’t yet found another, both my kids have had to spend time in hospital, and I’m not coping well.
However, I have to hope things get better soon, and at least we’re together for Christmas.
2025 was a time of a lot of changes for me. I was going to move, but decided not to. Chose to reimagine my home to be MY place, not my ex’s. It’s been a wild ride of trauma triggers and working to overcomes them, lots of patience with my middle son, and welcome help from unexpected places. While we are still trying to gett the last room done, I am seeing the product of our hard work and I am loving my designing tastes that I had to find. My youngest son moved to Alaska and that was hard, but he keeps in contact with me, and my oldest bought a house 3 miles down the road, but doesn’t want anything to do with me, so that was even harder. I have so much hope for 2026 as my middle son finishes the flooring of my sewing room and I finally get to figure out how I am going t set it up and declutter the stuff I really don’t need to keep.
Personally, it’s been good. However, I’m hopeful for a more peaceful, saner 2026
I’m done with 2025.. it was good in some ways but definitely a struggle in others such as the loss of our dog & my uncle 2 days apart. Bring on 2026 !! We let our kids pick a trip their senior year to do alone with my husband and I. Our oldest chose India which was awesome, our middle has her trip in 2026 and she is a very different person who chose a Mediterranean cruise visiting 7 countries. So I’m ready bring on the new year and new adventures!! Sending lots of love and appreciation to you and your reader group who are always such a supportive and positive place to enjoy the absolute BEST books and narrators!!
My thoughts on this year is it’s been a rough one both personally and in the world. Hopefully, next year is somewhat better.
Honestly I am glad it is almost over..
Its NOT been a good year for my health and loss…
Feels like all that I have done is worry or cry..
I just hope 2026 is a better year.
Thankyou so much for the chance xx
It wasn’t bad – but I’m looking forward to moving on and more positive in 2026.
My final thoughts on 2025 our im I hate how time goes so fast, but I’m thankful this year is almost over! Its been a rough one for me emotionally.
2025 has been a dumpster fire for me and my family, although some good things have happened, I am ready for it to be over. I’m praying for a positive and happy 2026
2025 sucked for us in the nonprofit world. With the government shut down we couldn’t get our grants approved and we lost contracts with vendors. But we pulled through.
I’m glad 2025 is just about over
My final thoughts fir 2025 are mixed. I got a new job at another centre, however I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and awaiting a surgery date, so I am worried about new new date and letting my current boss know to start my new job
I am just ready for it to be over and a new one started.
2025 started quietly and ended with a bang. One surgery turned into 2 and a 42 day stay in the hospital. I finally got out but had to take the IV’s and feeding tubes with me. But I am back with my family and am ready to start a better new year.
2025 has been a bittersweet year lots of Highs and lows family wise and work wise.
2025 was an insane year, biggest thing that happened was my dad had to have quadruple bypass surgery and had about 4 months of recovery. But the great thing is he is feeling better than he was 10 years ago.
Not my favorite year. That is all.
What a shitshow with some really amazing moments sprinkled in.
Let’s see what 2026 brings!
It will make for a crazy 2026 with political and insurance changes . Scary 💕
It wasn’t awful but glad it’s over. Fingers crossed for a better ’26.
2025 has been fine, not too much happened. I just hope 2026 brings a saner world 🫠🫶
This year has been quick, but impactful. Im glad it’s almost over and im ready to charge into 2026 and tackle the challenges I already know are waiting.
Goodbye 2025. My family has had a medically fragile year. I’m hoping that means we got it all out of the way and next year we can spend enjoying each other the fullest. 📖💗
Only that it’s been fine lol. Nothing too exciting happened for me.
Looking forward to a better 2026
2025 has gone by so fast. My son passed his driving test. He put up my banister as we never had one before and my dad was struggling to go up the stairs. Nothing has happened this year that really stands out. Maybe 2026 will be different.
2025 has been a brilliant year. I have finally turned my life around. In fact the past 12 months have been a whirlwind. I spent last Christmas with relatives in Finland. Then my eldest son returned to China and married his Fiancée. I became a grandmother in March, and visited my new Chinese family in June. My second son married in August. I have retired from work on 10th of December and fly to China on 27th of December.
It has been a bit of trial so I’m hoping the new year would be better.
Not a horrible year. Retirement not as much fun as I thought. I go to the YMCA twice a week and have new friends there. My family’s doing OK. Hopefully 2026 will be a little better.
2025 was a wild ride. I felt like I fought a lot of battles. Lost a job I hated, but put jingle in my pocket. Put my heart and soul into my friends business in which I was promised the managerial role for. Then my husband unexpectedly deployed 2 weeks before we opened and then 3 days before the grand opening I was told I was too risky to keep on the payroll because heaven forbid I might have to dip out and pick up a sick kid from school at some point and that’s just “not sound business.” So lost second job of the year due to something far beyond my control. Husband deploying was not on the bingo card. Neither was my car being totaled shortly after he left. Thankfully I have his vehicle to drive until I get that whole mess sorted. Yall, red means stop and the car with the green has the right of way 😂 I’m looking forward to finding the employment I’m going to enjoy in 2026 and getting my husband back.
It’s been kind of a rough year but maybe not as mad as some others recently. I don’t subscribe to the idea that you need to wait for an arbitrary date to make changes or start a new plan, etc. but I can’t deny I am having some “2026 has got to be better” thoughts, and ideas about actions I can take to make sure it is. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I am looking forward to all of the books you have been working so hard on!
2025 was a year I learnt so much about myself. It was tough but worth it. Bring on 2026!!
seems like going out with a bang.
Thank goodness it’s almost over. It’s been such a rough one with losing my dog, my brother hurting himself at work and getting a spinal injury, to me having to need surgery. I’m seriously mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted
2025 has been a great year. We got married and spent the weekend with 50 of our family and friends. We went on honeymoon to San Fran, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. We welcomed another nephew to our family. And I went to 3 books signings. So all in all a good year!
2025 was not it. I thought it was going to be, since I was turning 30. Boy, was I wrong. Let’s go 2026!
It’s not been a very good year. So goodbye 2025!!
Well that didnt go as planned🤣 hopefully it gets better next year and my spinal injury keeps getting better.
I am disgusted by the politics of this country! I think that’s why I love to immerse myself in romance novels. Always happy ending and everything is about love and inclusivity.
Its been quite a year. Good and bad. So I’m just trying to be optimistic about 2026 being better!
It’s really been an eye opener for me i finally see I can only depend on myself the last three years have beat me down but 2026 I don’t care if I have to shut the world out
We all try to have fresher better goals newer better uses for the next new coming year but due to quite a bit of loss in our family in 25 a little bit as a final thought not forget our own individual blessingsq it’s easy in the middle of the storm to forget that the sunshine always comes afterwards so for 2026 I just pray for a lot of sunshine after the storms that you know are going to come anyway..
My thoughts well it was a rough one at times for me. But I got through it. I still have my parents who are both 85 and live near me now. And I am a happy MeeMaw with two new grand daughters.
My feelings toward 2025 are good riddance. Between me having to go on insulin and my Father getting full-blown parkinsons, this year has been very hard on our family. Not to mention how cruel the world seems to be these days. I hope that 2026 only brings good things for everyone. Happy Holidays to you all.
2025 has gone by with nothing out of the ordinary happening. Turned 65 so hopefully 2026 is uneventful as 2025
Dear 2025,
You were not good to me. I am still grieving over the passing of my dog of 13 years. He was my cuddling partner, and he lost his life to cancer in August. Then my favorite neighborhood couple who I grew up with and adored passed away 16 days apart of each other. The wife passed away first the last week of September & 16 days later the husband passed. They were married for 64 years and in my eyes, they were soulmates-truly, deeply & madly in love! Still grieving for them…the holidays won’t be the same without you there. Death just sucks! Thank you 2025 for giving me red puffy eyes. Bring on a new year, 2026!!!
Sincerely,
Heartbroken
Julie, thank you for sharing your giveaway awesomeness with us! Wishing you a very Merry Everything and nothing but the BEST for 2026!!
Can’t wait for it to be over.
I started school in February of 2025 for nursing and I will be finished in January so my final thought for 2025 is I am proud.
I’ll be glad it’s over!!! My Uncle passed away back in March. My Aunt(his and my Mom’s sister) and their youngest brother said and did some things that caused problems. Then 2 of my Mom’s friends for like 40 years also passed. I’m just over this year… Last year was just as bad because I was in the hospital like 5 times, but we didn’t lose anyone. So yeah I’m ready for a new year lol
2025 seemed to go by FAST! I don’t know if it was the craziness of our political reality that seemed like a TV series or what. On the family side, my sister and I spent the last couple of years remotely renovating our old family home back in Chicago with the hope that our combined families would be able to vacation together there. We spent Thanksgiving there, and it was everything we had hoped for…except for the snow storm that delayed trips home. I’m thankful for the health of my family and looking forward to positive things happening in 2026!
My final thoughts… where even did it go? My grandma always told me “the older you get, the faster time goes.” I felt this the most this year! It could be because I spent it in books, like 325 books to be specific. That’s where it went I think lol! No regerts!!! 😂😂😂
Gone faster than expected, and there is always time for improvement.
It has been an intense year and a very fast one. Even though we say this every single year they just fly by. I am grateful for all the good it held and trying to leave all the bad behind as we start our next spin around the Sun. Thank you J. for the opportunity. I already know 2026 will be awesome with the new releases and I hope it will be amazing for you to. Happy Christmas to you all!
2025……..well I think this has been a good year in all, some highs and some lows but I have a roof over my head I have my daughter and family and friends and although my job is one of the hardest not everyone can do what I do, I have been doing this for 23/4 years. Am I rich no, do I have debt yes but at the end of it all I am alive and so are the people I love. What more do I need.
2025 was emotional rollercoaster. Over due on my pregnancy during summer. Definitely don’t recommend that. Lost a lot of loved ones this year. Really hoping 2026 will be better year for everyone and we all reach our goal in life truly.
2025 was a good year. I accomplished many things and made it through without any major upsets. No complaints.
Also, think I’ll meet my reading goal.
2025 has been a really rough year from losing my mother in law in a horrific head on collision (my husband and 12 year old daughter were with her at the time) in March. My daughter had to have surgery for a metal plate to be put in to repair the broken collarbone she received as a result as well as the post traumatic stress she’s dealt with seeing her grandma that way. It has been very hard to get her to go anywhere in a vehicle ever since. Then my mother passed away on my birthday in July. I had to go to a different school location for my job this year (not by choice) so that’s been different but good and with everything going on with my daughter, I went from full time to part time. I’m ready for 2025 to be over.
I’m kinda glad it’s nearly over, but all things considered, I’ve dealt with worse years. 2025, was just one of the mediocre years- nothing super bad happened, but I didn’t win the lottery either. Three stars, I could take it or leave it.
My final thoughts on this year is it’s been a real hard year for my whole family. Glad it is over looking forward to a New Year with positive thoughts that the New Year will be better for everyone.
Is it too late to get a reset?
Overall, this has been a neutral year until the last few months. It’s going to be interesting going in to the new year. I’m just hoping that the crazy that is now trickles away quickly in Jan.
Honestly I’m so ready for it to be over. I hope next year is a better one for me. My fibromyalgia and a few of my other problems have been really bad this year, so my anxiety and depression have been out of control. So I pray I get it under control. The bright side of next year is that I’m gonna have a second grandchild at the end of May. She finds out what it is on the 26th. The baby’s actually due on my youngest daughter‘s birthday May 31st. So here’s to next year being better than this one. I hope everyone has a wonderful 2026.
Can this year finally be over? The holidays (which we dont really celebrate) are the most physically draining time of the year for my husband and myself. For companies to say family first then plan a crazy work load so you cant take off to see family.
Other than finding out I am going to be a first time Grandma, nothing much happened in 2025.
I have to say I ready for a new year to start. This year for me back into my reading that I missed so much. After my divorce I couldn’t pick up a book. 9 years later and I’m finally back to reading again.
2025 was a rough year and I’m glad it’s almost over
My final thoughts for the year. It hasn’t been horrible, we bought our first home, we moved our daughter and grandson from Louisiana to North Carolina to live with her husband, we’ve been saving to renovate the new house, I was able to get everyone what they asked for for Christmas and my husband and I are still going good and strong. The last 48 hours have been really testing me but other than that it wasn’t a bad year. A year full of ups and downs like any other but I’ve made it to the end with everything I care most about still intact.
It was a decent year, nothing too exciting though. But I’m definitely looking forward to next year when both my children get married. And hopefully I find a love interest of my own.
2025 started alright then the middle became shite and only got worse from there. Can’t say adios fast enough!
It’s not quite over yet! 🙂 I’m going to Belize and it’s going to be awesome. Congrats on all your writing!!!
My final thoughts on 2025 I loved meeting new authors and trying new books and genres and of course loved all your giveaways and I am thrilled and happy to say I have almost completed all my goals and looking forward to my Birthday on Dec. 19 and Christmas and look forward to making new goals and hoping to have a better year in 2026
2025 was bittersweet for me I was sick for most of the year so helping to get better in 2026 and be healthier in 2026.
It has been a rough year and I hope next year is better.
I’m ready for the holidays but then after that I’m ready to get started on 2026. Nothing crazy happened in 2025 but it’s time has come to an end.
I’m ready for 2026! 2025 was pretty blah, except for October. My daughter got married and the wedding turned out great! The rest of the year was nothing special.
It could have been worse. I think work wise, I was challenged and grew a lot which was good, but there were definitely times where I questioned a lot of things. The state of the world has been stressful this year. I am glad I got to travel more this year. I am thankful for my family. There have definitely been some up and downs this year, but overall, it could have been worse so I’m thanksful for what I have.
This year was my hardest yet. I lost my mum this year to Parkinson’s lost dad a few years back to cancer.
My partner’s work shut the doors with no notice and my son moved 13 hrs away. I’ll be glad to see the end of the year and hopefully next year will be better
On the other side of all that is my sisters and I are as close as ever and my kids and partner gave me all the love and support 🩷
2025 has been a rough one for me for many reasons. I’m just hoping this is the last year that I feel lost and that next year will be the start of something better.
I can’t believe it’s already over. This year flew by!
I will survive. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming
It’s been a predictable year. Hopefully 2026 will bring some needed excitement!
We survived! We’re still here to tell the tale so although there’s been some really tough times, we survived them 💙
2025 was not exactly the year I expected, but I have high hopes for 2026!
On to better things I hope.
It’s been an ok year. Started to get healthier which helped with some of my chronic problems. New job which caused a lot of anxiety but is going fine for now. Even though the year was ok I’m still ready for 2026 to see if it will get better yet.
It was going okay if you don’t think about politics but then on the 6th, my nephew passed away so I suppose it’s ending absolutely horrible.
I will be happy to say Goodbye to 2025. Hopefully 2026 is better.
For me, 2025 has been a very stressful year. I hope 2026 will be far better, but it’s hard to tell.
I feel like this year has flew by at warp speed. I can’t believe it’s almost coming to an end. I’m looking forward to 2026 and new beginnings.
I’m going to stay awake on NYE to be sure 2025 is over. Hoping 2026 is so much better.
Glad that it is almost over.
2025 went by so fast & I have no memories! Hahaha Oh well, here’s to 2026!!
I am so beyond glad that 2025 is coming to an end. This year has been horrible, and honestly I am over it.
I’m going to stay awake on NYE to be sure 2025 is over. Hoping 2026 is so much better. Sounds like I am not alone.
2025 has been pretty good for me. Some bad spots, but I got through them like I always do. My anxiety went way down. I got my medicine fixed and now feel so much better. My kids are happy and healthy. My husbands doing good. So all in all it was a decent year.
2025 can end and 2026 can start fresh…
I hope next year will be better
2025 = Turbulent, emotional, energetically charged. Personally fulfilling in some ways, closing the chapter on beliefs, people, and situations that no longer serve me. Making space for wildly magical #1 master year of the horse!
This year went fast. Had lots repairs because hurricanes years before and cant wait to plan for our future starting in 2026 and hoping for all good things no more bad!
It has been a great year!
It was a great year but I hope 2026 is even better.
Went by to quickly
I’m convinced that 2020 started the decade of wtf?! It seems like every year I end with wtf just happened and 2025 hasn’t changed my perception. I’m cautiously optimistic about 2026. I’m walking in with mindset positive.
I am ready to a new year. 2025 did have its good moments but this had a been a rough year, and I’m looking forward to a happy healthy new year.
The whole deal with the US tariffs ruined the year
I had a great year. Between a couple vacations this year, I had lots of friends and family come and visit me. It was really busy going all the tourist traps that we have here. Nonstop fun.
Had a new granddaughter in October that we weren’t sure that she was going to make it. Mom was very good at staying on bed rest and taking care of herself. She is a strong lady having to also deal with a 1 year old. I got to babysit lots and spoil my grandson who is now two.
I’m lucky that I am quite healthy and have a wonderful husband, family and friends. Sure makes a year go by fast and also makes it fun. Goodbye 2025 looking forward to 2026
I am ready to see 2025 leave already, yes I had a couple of highlights. My first grandso was more healthy he has a few problems but nothing like what they told us it would be. I finished my nursing degree and passed boards. On the flip side I lost my Dad my husband lost his Uncle who was like a dad to him, I still have yet to hold my grandson. I had my Gastric bypass and I have been sick ever since. Dec. 2 was my birthday and I had 1 oz of chocolate dairy free protein shake as my treat.🥺 I struggle to swallow even water so I am constantly dehydrated . So I can’t be cleared to go back to work. It has put a big strain on my marriage and set us back on moving back closer to my babies. I am ready to start a new year and a new and happier me.
2025 was a BAD year. Not the worst I’ve seen but close. I’m happy to see it go but worried about what the new year will bring.
2025 has been my least favorite year since the Christmas my mother passed. 2025 has been full of accidents, injuries, and endless bank breaking events. I keep saying something has gotta give! And it did…like it has been all year. But 2026 is going to turn a new leaf! Hopefully 😉
Onwards and upwards! Can’t go backwards so only way to go. 🙃
What can I Say about 2025 other than it started out great and at this point I just need the year to end. Hubby and I traveled to Barbados which was incredible, we’ll definitely go back, Maryland to visit friends and Tennessee which was so much fun. Unfortunately we lost our pup to lymphoma in November which has put a damper on the year for us because he was so young (3) and we miss him dearly. So on to 2026!!!
2025, was a great year- there were ups new grandbaby, and downs- waiting for a kidney for my husband, but we just have to keep trucking along!!! 2026 will be great!!
Thankful for all of the blessings I have received for this year and looking forward to what 2026 brings.
It went by quickly . It was actually a pretty good year. Fortunately nothing bad happened
Pretty good year. Cannot really complain. Mostly normal, which in my book is great. My anxiety has been mostly under control and I had a boring yet constant daily routine, which keeps me sane. Could have been more exciting for sure but I do love boring 🤣
Honestly, its praise the Lord for another year i was blessed to be alive.
This year went by so fast. The older I get, the faster it goes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 😘
It was both incredibly fast and terribly long. A lot of hard things happened, but I met some personal goals and have to stay optimistic that things will get better for all of us.
Bye bye and don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!!!!
This year has been wild. I’m ready for steady 26!
It’s been a mix of good days and stressful days
This year went by too quickly. My kids are getting older – my son is starting jr high next year and my daughter high school. I want to be more mindful of what little time we have left before they’re adults.
I lost both of my dogs 7 months apart this year which was very tough. Some crazy stuff going on in the world…hoping 2026 is better
This has been a rough year for me. I have never moved away from my hometown. I cry sometimes because I am homesick. But I am grateful for the decisions I made for certain cats. I trapped 2 ferals and bought them with me. Some people told me to just leave them…I would never! I have fed them for a few years. They are now inside and adjusting.
Not terrible! Got to be closer to family for the first time in 7 years and will be even closer to them next year! Hubby has been gone for work over the holidays and the little ones aren’t too thrilled about it, we miss him, but the countdown is on for more life changes! Grateful to be alive and taking life one day at a time
Ending 2025 with hope since we found out this week that my stepdad’s throat cancer is already shrinking from just 4 weeks of treatment. 2 more rounds of Chemo he will finish that Christmas Eve since his is weekly and 18 more treatments of radiation he will complete that in early 2026. Have been reminded that family and friends are what matter in life. To take the time to find yourself during the difficult times. And to remember a saying my Grams would always say If God brings your to it he will see you through it one way or another. Working on writing my first book and hope to have that self published sometime next year its been a 3 year process but this cancer reminded me to focus on what makes me happy. So thats what I am doing. Don’t stress the same stuff and work on the big Stuff
Hope everyone had or has had a decent or great 2025 and may 2026 be better
Is it over yet? Good riddance!
2025 has been rough for me. Work wise it was a good year. Daycare and motherhood has been a struggle. I hate the daycare system but depend on them so much at the same time
I’m glad it’s almost over. This year has been really hard, we own a very small trucking company (3 trucks) and with having breakdowns and having to replace 2 engines we almost didn’t make it. Let’s hope 2026 only goes up from here. Maybe I can actually buy some books in 2026 lol
It’s been another rough year for me, but what doesn’t break you makes you stronger, and I am still standing! My final thoughts for 2025 are positive ones. I’m moving forward, again, and praying for the best in 2026. I hope to be able to focus on my health, both mental and physical and enjoy every second of every day going forward.
Im just glad its going to be over. My mother in law passed away in September after being sick all year. My husband and I have been trying to take care of her estate. Then on Monday his baby brother passed away. We have not had a good year so I am ready to get to 2026 and pray that it is 100% better.
2025 has been a roller coaster year for sure. It’s had its ups and its downs and I’m sure it’s been that way for everyone. I will say I’m extremely ready for 2026 and hope and pray things are a little more positive to come.
2025 was tough. Glad its almost done. Hoping for a better 2026
2025 has been Hell on wheels for my whole family. We lost 3 close family members. However, I did grow in my faith and that has been great. I’m praying 2026 is full of blessings for all of us.
Thank you for the chance at your giveaway. Happy holidays!
2025 has been a tough year. Feel like it’s been one thing after another. Hoping 2026 will be better
2025 needs to end.
A close family member has started showing signs of dementia and I will be the caregiver. My husband recently had prostate surgery, is still incontinent after the surgery and Monday I believe he pushed out a kidney stone. I cleaned up blood for 4 days because men won’t go to the ER. Tuesday 2 of our dachshunds were diagnosed with elevated kidney and liver numbers. Emotionally I am wiped. I have no time to take care of me. Then there the shit show frump has created in a country I don’t recognize. Sorry for whining.
Probably say this every year, but I am ready for this year, 2025, to be over. 2026 is bringing on new challenges with job change and I am excited for the new adventure. I am completely on burn out mode with many different issues going on. Just ready for a few weeks of nothingness which won’t happen until February 2026.
My final thoughts on 2025 are “thank you”! It’s been a year of great personal growth for me. There have been some growing pains but each has made me stronger and better.
My final thoughts about 2025 are that so far it wasn’t too bad of a year. Not great, but not as bad as it could’ve been. It went by so fast that it seemed like I didn’t get much done this year.
As older adults, we have had a few health ups and downs but there has been so many happy times too. I prefer to focus on the positive, realizing that we are not promised tomorrow.
It’s been a good year…some ups, a few downs but overall been good
Final thoughts – I am so freaking ready to move on from this god-awful year!
2025 was a significant year of loss court me. Lost our dog, my grandma, and my dad. I really hope that 2026 will be a great to build myself back up and learn to move past the grief.
This has been one of the most challenging years for me and my family. But we are still standing. We may feel defeated but we are still going. Hoping that next year will bring answers, better health physically and mentally and positive changes for us all.
Every day better than the last!
I turned 40 on 12/9 … in over this year
Treasure those you love!
2025 has been tough with some beautiful moments sprinkled in here and there.
1. This yr 2025 has been one for the books for me. Had a prayer 🙏🏻 with lots of heart break and tears since 2022 And in May of 2025 my manifested prayers came to fruition.
2. Then I am being blessed with my 3rd grandchild first of the yr. A boy. 1st boy in my family in 3 generations.
3. I have become a marathon reader. I can’t put book/audiobook down. Haven’t read this much since I was a stay at home mom in 98-05. And wow I have come a long way since James Patterson and Janet Evanovich. Still listen to all my go to old school authors but DARK ROMANCE / SMUT / MORALLY GRAY – PITCH BLACK is where it’s at for me at this point in life. 🤷🏼♀️🖤🖤🖤
2025 was a year of personal growth and learning patience. Ready to be smudged.
Bring on the new year. I hope it’s a better one.
Hi! The second half of 2025 was better than the first. In August for our 30th wedding anniversary Husband and I went on a really special trip. In October we went to my 40th high school reunion and had a blast!! Also stayed with my aunt the same weekend which was also too much fun and got to see cousins. I love my family!! In December I finished a great program,working on myself and my marriage,making both even more awesome!! Not bad for little ol me!! Thank you for the chance!! Merry Lifemas!!🎄😘🤗
Bad economy, can’t stand Trump, but I did get to spend a lot of time with my grandchildren
2025 has flown by. Cannot believe it over all ready, but more than ready to start a brand new year..
2025 was extremely heavy for me until one of my daughters announced she’s pregnant. It’s what’s keeping me uplifted even through the trauma of losing my mother in a tragic, unexpected way.
This year has been one of the most challenging yet, but also the best! Almost all of my babies firsts were this year. First roll over, first words, first steps, and first birthday. With the year ending I know I have to face reality that he will never be this small again. It makes me so sad, but I can’t wait to watch him grow and learn. He is so much fun and I just love every second of being a mom! Hopefully next year will bring another kiddo to my family!
Life gets busy always let those closest to me how I feel about them.
It was a year of personal growth for me and those around me. I’m proud of us for staying strong and loving each other even more.
Looking forward to what the new year brings.
It has been a year of letting go of what I cannot change. Letting things not affect me and stress me out as much. Still working on that though.
I’d love to reset 2025 lol. It was quite the adventure, lots of ups and downs, but I got through it. We’ll have to see what 2026 will be. Rather it’s life’s ups or downs we just have to take it one day at a time.
My final thoughts for 2025 would probably be to leave this year behind and cheers to better years to come 🙃
I feel like it was a long year yet passed by so quickly. I think it was a good year for my family (no losses) finally. Better year than the last 5 for sure. I just hope the world calms down soon. It’s way too insane. There’s days I told my husband we should just find a new place to live and not deal with all the heavy.
Final thoughts…less negativity and more positivity!! Bring it into the new year.
A LOT GOING ON THIS YEAR. ALOT OF GOOD AND BAD.
That it felt snail paced, too much negativity, and yet it also flew by so fast. Hope there is better things to come for all of us in 2026🤞🏼
Glad its over. Ready for a new and better year!!
My year has been one for the bucket list: Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and went on safari, hiking tour of Scotland, autumn tour of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, took parents on a beach vacation, visited grandkids, and much more! It’s great to be retired.
While 2025 was not a bad year for me personally I still believe it was an absolute shit show. 2026 is an opportunity to do better, be better.
Met some goals. Failed other goals. Overall it was a down year for me. Lots of change could be happening in 2026 for my family and that scares the crap out of me.
I made it through another year.
2025 was quite a year! Professional success, but that came with a lot of anxiety from internal corporate change. I enjoyed one of the most memorable and happy weekends of my life at my son’s wedding. I have achieved a level of contentment and happiness that will continue through next year!
It’s been hard for a lot of people this year. We have came through all of it stronger and better for it.
2025 has been a waiting game for me … wondering how long I’ll be able to keep working .. either by my hand or someone else’s .. retirement would be nice but not sure if I can afford to yet..
My main thought is that it totally sucked but something happened tonight that turned my mood around. Last year, I almost died from a perforated ulcer. I didn’t think that things could go any worse but they did. I’ve about emptied out the rest of my 401k for remaining medical bills and more car repairs, my husband has been out of work for two years now, my daughter is struggling to find a job while trying to get back into college and I tore my rotator cuff but don’t have insurance to fix it. We all just keep plodding away and I wonder why. Now I know. There was a motorcycle vs car accident tonight and the biker and his bike were dragged under the car. He was able to limp away and was taken to the hospital and that accident has totally changed my outlook for this year. Several cars and other people immediately stopped to help and take care of this man, this stranger, while they got him help. It was amazing to see. That’s why we’re here, to help each other through this life. That’s how I was raised, I truly believe it and try to live it but seeing it happen right before my eyes? It just lifted my spirits and made me remember what’s really important and how much we all need to be there for each other, especially in the worst times. This year still sucked but at least it’s ending with giving me a better outlook and a brighter attitude for next year.
There were some good moments, some bad moments but overall I am ready for it to be over. Start a new and praying that 2026 is better than 2025.
2025 has been a rollercoaster and I’m glad that I’m nearing the end of the ride! 🎢
The world is in a state of disarray and the people in the world truly need to find kindness and empathy in the year ahead. Personally I need to remember that my family is my bubble and that they stand with me no matter what. I’m so truly lucky to have my husband in my corner through thick and thin and all that is in between and I’m so very lucky to have the life I do. Appreciate the small things and know the big things can be worked through and move ahead towards the best that life has to offer. I’m d thankful for what I have and my life. Thanks so very much for your generosity and the stories you bring to life.
2025 has been a roller-coaster of a year, I graduated college. Started on my bachelor degree..
This year has been a blur!!!! It’s coming to a close way too fast, and just reminds me that time tops for no one.
2025 was a crazy year with lots of changes. It went by in a flash, but lots of things happened. My job duties changed, I started a side gig that is amping up to be successful, and my weight loss journey started with 30 pounds down so far. I am ready to start the new year as exciting things are on the horizon!
2025…. Ready to see it go. So much happened with my mom this year. Though 2026 might be weird with her early onset dementia.
This year has been some adjustments in living life again with my husband and no kids at home. It’s still a little weird sometimes but it’s like dating again!
Another year over.
Kind of tough in my dept at work, I feel more stressed right now with the work load to people. So I’m hoping the uppers with change some things out.
2025 has been ok. No major life events for me other than a change in career for my partner, my youngest daughter got a part time job and things feel nice.
Final thoughts: overall 2025 was a good year. Lots of tough moments but definitely more positives than negatives. Ending the year with some health struggles but they are treatable problems that will hopefully be resolved quickly in 2026 so that I will feel great again in the new year!
I can’t wait for it to be over!
It’s been a great year. I got to retire and travel the world with my family and extended family. My goal has always been stamps in my passport. This year I added Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Norway and Sweden.
2025 thoughts: there were alot of learning moments, Good times and bad. I would wish that 2026 would be kinder!
Final thoughts??? It’s been a year of growth for me. I’ve learnt lessons and made new friends. Gave away people who pretended to be friends. I’ve learnt about myself and what I want out of life and am happy with my choices. Was it a hard year? Absolutely, but I’m happy with the result so it makes it worth it
2025 has been a huge roller coaster and I can’t wait to get off it! Weird thing is I love roller coasters!
2025 has been an interesting and crazy time in my life especially when I was admitted to the hospital with low platelets and they diagnosed me with having TTP. I am so grateful for the improvement in my platelets, lab work, and so far everything is going well and no relapses so far. I am looking forward to what 2026 will be like.
I hope 2026 is better.
For me, 2025 was a great year. I wanted to spend more time with family and I definitely did that. I spent almost every weekend this summer at the lake with family and it was a blast. My parents are getting ready to retire and are talking about selling the lake house, so I hope this wasn’t our last summer going there. I know this is gonna sound crazy, but I’m sad the year is over because it flew by way too fast. 2025 was great and I hope 2026 is even better.
Thank you for the 12 days of giveaways. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! 🎄
Also, I started listening to The Star We Share today. I’m only on like ch 7 and I’m loving the banter! I suspect it will only get better as the characters and story develops. And let me just say the narration is amazing. You always pick the best narrators. Can’t wait for all the 2026 releases you have for us! 🖤
My year has been pretty uneventful so overall a good year lol
My thoughts on 2025: I believe this year has been quite challenging, both on a personal level and in the world in general. There is so much negativity, tension, and uncertainty. Despite all of this, I’ve maintained hope. I hope the new year brings more kindness, compassion, and understanding into the world. I also hope to continue focusing on my mental and physical health, my education, and enjoying every moment of every day going forward.
My final thought on 2025 is thank god it’s almost finally over. What a crappy year! I am hoping and praying that 2026 is better.
2025 – To tie it all together would be a year of moving pieces – kids spreading their wings and me cleaning up the messes they left behind as well as working out what is next on the horizon for them and me. Thanks for the questions this year. They were thought provoking and interesting to think about. Hope you have a great holiday season in your new abode and get lots of snuggles from your furry friends.
2025? Highs and lows. New manager is better than the last one, we had a great holiday in the summer, I had an amazing experience with work at Westminster Abbey just over a week ago. But, no pay rise, which because of inflation effectively means a pay cut. And my mother had a fall, so a month in hospital, and lots of things to sort afterwards. But she’s improving and regaining her independence again. So yeah, kinda mixed.
My final thoughts on 2025 is it was a pretty good year but ready for 2026 to begin. I have my husband of 51 years, my health and my family. What else could I possibly ask for? Life is good. Life is short. Enjoy life.
My thoughts on 2025 was a year of highs and lows for dealing with a lot of health issues not just with myself, but my husband and mom. The passing of my beloved mother in-law that was the best mother in-law a woman could have. I had a lot of growing pains learning to self care and try not to do everything for everybody, which has been hard. I’m next year will be better with me learning how to let go some of the control and let others do things for me. As people like to say I am a work in progress. Here’s to a better 2026 for everyone.
I’m just ready for it to be over honestly, looking forward to 2026!
I just want to know where 2025 went. It flew by with so many major events. Two kids got married, one is now pregnant (yippee), 89 yr old uncle moved onto property after we built him a tiny house… in three months during our busy work season. CRAZYNESS. A lot good, some difficult, but I’m ready to reflect on it all now.
I had a year of ups and downs. Some good friends died but I got to see old friends from out of state and that was great. I never win but I hope I get this one! I think they’re the only books that I don’t have of yours. I hope you have a great Christmas in your new home 🎅 🎄
It was just January. How is it december already?
2025 turned out all right. Thank God. 🙏
2025 seems to be pretty bad in terms of what is going on in the world. I am happy it is comign to an end but don’t have much hope for 2026 at this point
2025 was a stressful year. My marriage was a mess. I was mentally a mess. My finances were a mess. The only thing that wasn’t a mess was my job. I will be glad to see 2025 go away and hopefully have a better year next year.
2025 has had some pretty good ups but some devastating downs. Honestly, I’ll be glad to see it gone and hope that 26 is better all around.
Honestly, I’m just glad it’s almost over. There has been too much heartbreak for me this year..
See ya, 2025, and kiss my ass!! So much effed up things have happened all over not only the US but the whole world. I’m just done with it.
I’m ready for 2026
Had a decent year, wish it was better. Hope 2026 is much better.
Could have been worse, and I expect it to be next year…
My mental health hasn’t done well for end of 2025, but this year was productive and some positives have happened, I am proud of my kids and my husband.
While I am grateful for a wonderful year of travel, great colleagues at work, and my wonderful family, I realise that not everyone is so fortunate, and I’ve hurt for friends who’ve been through difficult times and wish for them to have a positive and happy 2026. 💜
Physical health wise, it was a good year but mentally it’s been tough. I worry about what the future holds for my family. We had a few great trips that helped me feel positive.
Is been a rough year, but counting my blessings. Not giving up, just keep continuing to move forward towards my goals.
2025 was not one of my favorites but not the worst either. So that’s a win. I wish people could just be a little more tolerant and happy in life. I’m bringing some of that plus positivity with me into 2026!
I’m hoping for the year ahead to be full of health and wealth for all. This year has been rough but full of great surprises too: new babies, jobs and holidays for family and friends.
While I’m glad 2025 is almost over, it was a very busy year, I worked a lot! But it shows in how great the business is doing and all the happy customers. I also lost some weight which is awesome. So it wasn’t too bad.
I’m just ready for it to be over and praying next year is so much better to my little family!
Glad it’s almost in the rear-view mirror and hope next year is better
2025 was an ok year, lots of new routines that have been a struggle but also lots of good days in there.
I had two replacements this year. The recovery has been hard,but will be worth it. Looking forward to seeing all the family for Christmas.. Loving my Kindle and audible app which has helped me get through this year as going through the menapause has been rough too.
2025 was eye-opening for me
2025 started to quiet to the extent of being lonely until September an incident happened and I’ve spent the rest of the year in a date of stress and anxiety without things being sorted yet. Hopefully 2026 will see the end of this and I can get on with my life.
Honestly, it has been the worst year for me. The government is trash. My best friend and her son lost their home to a fire Tuesday morning. My husband left me for a younger more able bodied woman this year…. its sucked. But there were positives too.
I made new friends this year. I am now dating my guy best friend and he treats me with so much love even on the days where I am in to much pain to get out of my bed much. I got a friend back that hated my husband and we are as close as ever again. I have started to be fully myself again instead of muting myself or watering myself down for people. My new boyfriends family has welcomed me with love and open arms even though I am going through a divorce they didn’t judge me at all they just hugged me tighter. It wasn’t all bad at least
My final thoughts is 2025 brought me home
Honestly, I can’t wait for it to be done with. Hoping next year is better but I doubt it 😂😭
Not only did I get ghosted by the guy I’d been dating for a year (the only guy I’ve ever been able to properly open up to and be myself, and the first guy id ever properly loved) but also by my supposed best friend. And physical health and mental health wise, it hasn’t been so great either. So fingers crossed for next year!
My final thoughts for the year are I’m glad that it’s ending and I’m going to consciously do all that I can to make sure next year isn’t similar at all.
2025 was a mixed bag. My personal life had been wonderful and full of new (good) challenges. I have an amazing spouse, we survived teaching my 16 year old to drive 😮💨! I’ve worked hard to peruse my passions this year, starting fitness social media pages and presenting at conferences. Work has been chaotic and stressful, but I’d rather have a stressful work life than a stressful home life!
I’m ready to restart in 2026. 2025 was an interesting year and I just know 2026 will be better
2025 was a mixed bag for me! It started on a high but things got a little sidetracked. God always has a way of turning things around so it’s back on track. I wouldn’t change anything though
I am grateful. There were good parts of 2025, but it’s still been a tough one. I’m ready to move on and hope for better.
2025 was basically a regular year for me. The big scary thing that happened was my husband had a heart attack but he’s fine and was in the right pace with the right person when it happened so all is good but it was still scary. The rest of the year was like rinse and repeat of all other years. So other than the health thing I had no complaints.
I love letting one year go and embracing a new one. Each year has moments im so happy to have in the past but it also has moments so precious im glad I have photos to help remember them. I try to look to the new year and have hope that it will be less stress more happy!!
2025 has been rough, t I have enjoyed being able to read so much, and finding new authors.
2025 has been a fun and emotional year.. My daughter got married. It was a beautiful wedding. Of course I cried a lot but I couldn’t be more proud of her.
2025 hasn’t been too bad for me. There have definitely been some ups and downs but I cant complain too much when my family are safe and healthy!
As I look back I see a lot of room for improvement with my life this coming year! Happy Holidays!!
2025 was not a good year for us, my husband was having medical problems
2025 could have gone better. I had two surgeries and spent five weeks in a nursing home. One positive thing that happened though is that I reconnected with a friend at a physical rehabilitation facility that I hadn’t spoke to or seen since like 1992.
This has been one of the hardest years and I’m just ready for it to be over. Hopeful that 2026 will be a better, brighter year.
This has been one of the hardest years and I’m just ready for it to be over. Hopeful that 2026 will be a better, brighter year. Andvit brings more joy
Honestly 2025 wasn’t completely horrible for me. I finally got my disability in place so that means we finally have an income for me and my kids. Now, if I could just get some pain relief that would’ve made the year perfect.
I’m extremely glad it’s almost over and am praying 2026 is a better year for everyone!
2025 has felt like boot camp. Systematically break you down to build you back into something better, stronger, more disciplined. This year has felt like a rubicon. I’ve learned things about myself. I’m not there yet, but I’m well on my way.
2025 was mostly a good year. A few hits. Aug and Oct had some slams but finishing out the year with good friends and family . Heard to a healthy happy 2026
2025 went by fast since a lot of things happened. My nephew and his girlfriend had a baby, my grandma turned 90 and there was a big party for her, went to Tennessee to see my cousin’s new baby, and went to Florida to visit my uncle and go to the new Epic Universe park.
It was better than 2024. 😊
My main thought is where has the time gone. I mean I got my first job this year I bought my first car, I got my license and now the year is almost over. Where did it go?
2025 was one heck of a year with some bad moments. Losing family members, losing friends, medical issues and more. It wasn’t all bad so I did have some good moments but I am really hoping that 2026 is way better than this year.
The ending was not the best. I’m ready to start 2026.
2025 was interesting. We had some good highs and some bad lows. But that’s not unusual for life. Thankful the lows were far and few between and more of speed bumps. On the biggest high of the year, I retired!
I’m glad it’s almost over. 2025 was a good year but can’t wait to see what next year brings.
Gotta say this year has been wildly unexpected but for the most part it’s Ben great
2025 was an odd year for me. I lost friends but gained better ones. No major medical issues like the past few years….woohoo! A lot of self reflection. It was a rough financial year for sure. I’m looking forward to what 2026 will bring.
That this year has been rough but I made it through
Just praying that 2026 will be a better year. Manifest. <3
I am definitely ready for 2025 to be over. I just hope thatn 2026 is better bc at this point, life is grim lo
I learned so much about myself this year, good and bad. I’ve started working on myself a lot. So next year I’m going to continue to work on myself and improve.
What a cluster f****!
It was a very transformative year. I’ve changed, learned a lot about myself and life. I’ve been disappointed and stressed, but I got through it all the same. Ready for what’s coming in 2026
2025 started out great! Went diving with sharks in Belize and Roatan. The rest of it sucked. Had to have rotator cuff surgery and had a $7500 deductible. Maxed my cards out with bills. Hopefully 2026 will be better. I did buy a lottery ticket!!
My thoughts on 2025 was it was a roller coaster of ups and downs and I look forward to hopefully a few more ups next year.
2025 was so horrible. The good was always overshadowed by the bad. I honestly don’t hold much hope that next year will be better. I’m sorry to bring the mood down, but it’s been a long year and I am just so tired.
It was a good year. I look forward to the next one
My final thoughts in 2025…I’m not sure. I took a job after 4 years of not working, a friend asked me to come work with her and be her rock for say. I have not decided how its working out yet. I love the peeps I work for and with. Just there are days I just want to be at home reading/listening to a good book to calm my head and put the chaos to sleep. Overall, this year has gone by too fast!! Remember when we were small and the years never seems to go by fast enough and now that years are going by, they can’t seem to slow down, how ironic. As I look at my walls of pictures and see my family growing up and doing so much. How did I get this old and survive all the stupid shit I did when I was younger. Overall, I learnt a bit and hopefully passed on a bit to someone out there, hahaha.
Thank you so much for these questions and give aways. It was fun and exciting to see what the gifts were. I think all of them are very delightful and great. Thank you for your brilliant mind and ability to write in the manner that you do. You are truly talented, and I am glad that I stumbled across your books. I hope that you continue on with many more to come, please don’t stop 😉 Thank you again for all you do and the lifetime of wonderful writing. Many blessing in the new year 🙂
I remain horrified that 75 million ppl voted for an elderly man who shouted in a debate “They’re eating the dogs! They’re eating the cats!!” He said he wanted to be an autocrat and he meant it. Thank God the Republican Senate is checking him so that his crazier ideas don’t go through…! /s
I AM thankful that my mother is still with me and knows who I am. (I had been told months earlier that would not be the case.) I’m glad that my nephew is doing so well in h.s. and his recent SATs. I’m glad that while most of my step-family made Aliyah and are now all living in Israel, one of the children I saw grow up from a baby is still living in the area and now has a baby of his own (keeping in mind that the family is Orthodox and marries young, etc.)
Not that I’m weirded out by my age or anything.
I’m glad that one of my cousins, working in Hollywood, collaborated recently w Stephen King (altho I don’t personally like those kinds of books). Many millions do. And I’m glad that the other one who worked with the Obamas and more recently with Kamala Harris (until she decided to run for president at which point he cut and ran). But he’s still working freelance and got engaged this summer, the wedding to be next May. One of the few relatives that I truly love!!
Otherwise, this year was a crapfest and I wish for years like the ones that led to the election of the Obamas to occur once again. Perhaps w Pete Buttigieg. He’s brilliant. Just a thought. And oh yes, and I’m thankful for discovering Josh Johnson on YouTube which helped me get thru this year more easily. He’s fantastic! Everybody should listen to him!!
Survived another year with a stable job and loving husband. Didn’t meet my reading goal but I’m cool with it. I did a lot more things this year. 2026 will be smoother… Hopefully lol
2025 had been bittersweet. Oldest moved out and middle graduated and moved cross country. Proud of them but miss them.
This was a year of a lot of changes. Went into it with a new job. Came out of it with a different new job. Emptied Nestor with my youngest hasn’t gone to college. Learning about myself again after so many years. Trying to get my health back on track after major autoimmune, flares, and diagnosis. Continue my weight loss journey as I’ve lost over 110 pounds so far but still want to lose another 45 to 50. Want to get my house completely organized and get a grip on my finances again. I can see all of this happening but it will take a lot of mental work for all of it. But I’m going out with a positive view so that I can come into 2026 with a positive view.
Good riddance!
Ooo. Final thoughts…
So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Adieu.
It’s almost over.
This year has been a great year!! I got engaged in January, my daughter got engaged in January also, my first grandchild was born in August.
25 kinda sucked. Had to move in with daughter end of 24 cuz I couldn’t find a job. Move into my own place in September. Unfortunately back pain has made me lazy! I’m in pt, but i truly believe in 2026, if I lose 40 pounds and workout my outlook will be way different
It was a year of a lot of changes. We moved to a new house, had our 2nd child (a lil girl) and navigated through a lot of ups and downs. Overall I’m excited to see what 2026 will bring🩷
Overall 2025 had many ups and downs . However, came up on top over all. I’m excited for 2026 .
2025 wasn’t a great year I am praying for a better year in 2026.
I can’t wait to move forward into 2026. I have had a difficult year, as many have. I just want to move on.
Final thoughts? Whelp, there’s been some good and a few really bad moments. Here’s hoping stress levels go down, and fun times go up! Happy Holidays, everyone!
2025 has flown by for me. It had been good in some aspects but bad in others. It brought me clarity on some relationships and pain from others.
It’s been a good year. I’ve settled in nicely to my new work position. Now I wait fo see if I get hired as supervisor.
2025 was stressful and I am glad it’s almost over and hopeful that 2026 will be a better and more productive year
2025 was a year with lots of stress. We had to go back in to work as a company who told us to go home and stay during Covid. Little time to do things I enjoy. Really looking forward to next year and what it will bring.
This was a year of transition – I hope 2026 brings some peace,
Dumpster fire 😀
I lost my best friend the beginning of 2025 and had to deal with mental health issues. Final thoughts are, here I come 2026 and I’m coming with a vengeance and purpose!!
Im greatful this year is almost over. I really thought the love of my life was not going to be here for another christmas this summer.
We both know he is living on borrowed time but we want to make next year the year of memories.
Definitely ready for 2025 to end. Too many sad memories too many deaths. Just hoping for a better 2026 without either of my parents.
Definitely stressful…just waiting for 2026 and praying the year may be better.
Thank the Powers That Be, I made it!
2025 was rough but 2026 WILL be better.
My final thoughts for 2025 is that I am not longer going to allow this country to erase my history. I vow to embrace my people and what they’ve added to the accomplishments of this country. No more bs in 2026!
My year has been one of letting go (my youngest son graduated college and started his first adult job and moved 5 hours away) I hit my weight loss goal and was able to get off 4 blood pressure meds and oxygen 24/7. I stopped hiding with shame. We went on the Hallmark Christmas cruise and I lived for the first time since my MS diagnosis in 2019. I see pride in my boys eyes instead of fear. While I can say my journey started because of my love for my family in the end I think maybe also for me.
It has flown by..ready to start a new year
New beginnings around the corner. I miss my puppy. I’m incredibly unhappy with our country right now. So much hate and anger from the president. Uncertainty in our future.
I hope next year isn’t worse.
I’m not going to lie–it’s been tough. I’ll be glad to see the year end, and hope for a better year in 2026.
Very mixed. Hit some personal milestones, but work got incredibly stressful. We’re all just hanging on. I’m hopeful for some improvement next year. With working in public service, there tends to be growing pains when administrations change.
2025 Was full of many trials and tribulations, and I am so happy it is almost over.
We have many things to be thankful for and so much to look forward to.
Merry Christmas to all.
It’s been a hard year but I’ve seen some improvement!!!! Hoping next year is a good one!!
I’m ready for 2025 to go, and I hope 2026 will be better. Our town started going downhill in 2020 and it’s gotten so bad here.
It was hard, but we got some answers (health issues) so can’t complain about that. Onwards to 2026, and hopefully more answers.
I lost my dad this year, and the country is edging its way off a cliff. Will 2026 be better? Doubtful, but here’s to hoping. Maybe some good books will make me feel better.
I found God,got re-baptized. Moved my son and to a better location. I am now more happy
25 was better than 23 & 24 so maybe hopefully 26 will be….
2025 I got water baptismal, and rededicated my life to Chrisit. Moved my son and I to a better place
I am so glad 2025 is over ..here is hoping 2026 is better
It was a rough year at work, but pretty noneventful at home. I’ll head into 2026 hoping for a good year all around.
2025 sucked mostly especially human rights being taken away with out due process and many Constitutional laws being broken. But personally I’ve lost 40lbs. and I’m not diabetic anymore so very happy about that and so are my two children! Merry Christmas Julie!
This year was a healing year for me. It’s been a good year I’m still working on myself but I’ve made so much progress I’m proud of myself! 🥰
Truly I’m more and more afraid of the direction the world is talking since the idiot got elected to the White House.
Like so many I know of 2025 was the year they kicked us out of the choir and curb stomped us then punished us for every minor infraction they thought was there. 2026 better have a new contract drawn up because I no longer concent to this level of bs . Just saying
I’m very much an optimist but this year in politics has been very scary. I’m afraid that the damage done our country will not be able to undo in the future. I also very concerned that we are being able to have any regulations on AI. I know this seems like a Sci-fi movie. I just hope humanity will win in the end
First, let me thank you for doing this every year❤️.
With me being sick, I am also taking care of my 75year old mom. And my husband being laid off, I could say this year has sucked. But,honestly breaking my shoulder has taunt me to go slower..
With my mom I have learned to love her more everyday…..she is loosing her fight.
And I can’t tell you anything about husband. This one just makes me upset. Not for us but for him. After 21 years being desiccated and loyal, this is how they did him❤️.
I keep checking for the winners. Did I miss it? I checked my email and this site. Could it be I’m to early?? I thought we would see all the Winners on this page.
If it was announced and I missed it, I would like to send my congratulations to all the winners. Thanks Julie, this is fun. I participate each year.
Happy Holidays everyone. To an Enjoyable and healthy New Year!
I am ready for it to be over. Hopefully 2026 will bring happiness, health, and peace in my family.
Time for bigger and better things!
Had a great year, and whille I’ve got challenges coming in 2026, hoping this upcoming year is even better!
Sorry I can’t remember if I answered this one or not. But my final thoughts on 2025 are that it wasn’t one of the best years for me and my family. However looking up and hoping 2026 is a better year for us all in every way possible
I am looking forward to a very productive yesr.
Due to my health declining more, I wasn’t able to keep up and accomplish what I wanted to. You know how in your brain and on paper all the list of things you know need to be done, but your body basically says f-you and your lucky if you are able to get out of bed to go pee, let alone do chores?!
That’s how the second part of 2025 was for me. Reading has become my only joy , being able to escape reality helps my spirit. Hopefully next year will be much better and I will be able to get some momentum going.
remember if I answered this one or not. But my final thoughts on 2025 are that it wasn’t one of the best years for me and my family. However looking up and hoping 2026 is a better year for us all in every way possible!!!
My final thought for 2025 is it’s been a long year
My thoughts on 2025 are that it was only the start of hard times for many.
Prices are going up astronomically. We need to go back to the basics and live more simple lives …. If we can!!!
Well it was a little on the rough side, but got through it mostly unscathed. Here’s looking to 26 to be better.
My 2025 was full of hardhsip. My father passed away and my mother had to be placed into a home because i was unable to care for her anymore. My daughter has been fighting her mental health, BUT will graduate high school on time! Ive found many new authors and the books have helped me cope and keep moving forward. Im hoping for a happier and healthier year for 2026.
It’s been a long tough year but there have also been bright spots and I can’t wait for next year to be even better!
2025 has been a rough year. My Dad has really declined in his health and it is really hard to watch. I wish I could take away his pain and give him his life back. I pray that 2026 will be a much better year.