A Spirited Panda Blog

Hello everyone!

This year was hard and stressful. I wasn’t as motivated to post because there wasn’t any. I was unable to complete my reading goal because I just didnt have time to read, and i was in a reading slump. You know how you just don’t have the energy to do something. That feeling of melancholy depression was how i felt in the first half of 2025. I lost my job in May, and since then i have been working nonstop. I signed up to work for Express Pros, and i am so glad I’m able to work with them. My 3 years working as a receptionist kept me busy with so many jobs, and i was even able to learn accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Payable.

I am even grateful and blessed to have my partner in my life, as he’s stuck by my side. He never once gave up on me and looked down on me for my situation, and he’s my rock. In September, I found a part-time job at my local retirement home, which is 5 minutes from my house, allowing me to work on Saturday and Sunday. It’s been 3 months, and it is a job i enjoy going to on the weekend. I work with amazing people, and the residents are so kind, and they have graced me with stories about their lives. 

As the receptionist, i take calls, file documents, and make baked goods. My weekend job was job number one, and i felt my luck changing. Then, at the beginning of December, I got a work assignment to work for an accounts payable and receivable position. When i went to the interview, i was told the job expectations and what the culture of the job would be. I felt so comfortable with the boss there, and she felt the same, and before i knew it, 30 minutes went by, and i got the job. So even though I’m still with the temp agency, I was able to be assigned to my second job, and now i work 2 amazing jobs, and now there is a balance. I enjoy my second job because I handle a few accounts, and I don’t have to answer phones.

As far as reading for 2025, I did read 25 books, but i did not meet my goal of reading 45 books. This year was just not the year for books. I haven’t had a year like this since 2015. I have always posted my reflection posts, and this year is no different. Even though i didn’t make my goal, i can start over in 2 days and start my journey to reading 45 books. I recently got a Kindle Colorsoft, and i intend to read a lot on it in 2026. Kindle Unlimited has been what keeps me sane when i did have time to read. There are so many options, and i love me some fiction, so i love the recommendations given to me. The only con is having to wait for the next book in a series, and it’s always a year ahead, and I’m left wondering what’s next. If any of you have a book you love, i would love to know what they are so i can add it to my TBR.

As 2026 approaches, i hope it will be full of growth and improvement. I want to continue bettering myself mentally and physically, and to continue building my relationship with my husband. Having an avenue to write the way i want and express my thoughts was the best decision I have made. I have met friends on here as well, and i will continue to stay true to myself and all of you.  2025 will be behind us all, and i also wish you all a good year ahead. Thank you for still being here, and if you are new, welcome to my blog. Happy New Year, everyone, and I’ll see you all in 2026!