End of Year Note: Thank You for an Incredible 2025 and Happy Holidays

Written by Carson Kelly -


There’s something kind of old-school and beautiful about writing at the end of a year.

You pause. You look back at the pages you filled. You notice the fingerprints you left behind in the margins, the late-night thoughts, the “I had to say this” moments, the reviews that turned into mini time capsules. And you realize: this wasn’t just content. This was a year of building.

So, as we head into the holidays, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for reading my blogs in 2025, especially during a year when I really stepped into this world more seriously. Whether you’ve been here for one post or you’ve been showing up consistently, you gave my writing a place to land. That matters more than I can properly explain.

This year, I got to write about things I loved, things I didn’t love, and things that surprised me. I got to dig into stories, games, shows, movies, and all the little details that make entertainment feel like more than entertainment. Sometimes it’s comfort. Sometimes it’s inspiration. Sometimes it’s a mirror. Sometimes it’s just a good time on a rough day, and honestly, that counts.

And beyond reviews, thank you for caring about the bigger picture too: the updates, the ongoing projects, the long-term plans, the “I’m building something” energy that I’m trying to turn into real, tangible work one step at a time. I know I juggle a lot. I also know that I’m serious about it. Your support helps turn the chaos into momentum.


What 2025 Meant to Me

2025 felt like a year where I laid foundations. Not everything was perfect, and not everything was finished, but the important thing is this: I showed up. I kept creating. I kept learning. I kept sharpening the blade.

I’m proud of the consistency, the growth, and the fact that I didn’t wait for some mythical “perfect moment” to start. I started anyway. That’s where the magic always hides, right in the work, and I am happy I am still here.. 


Looking Ahead to 2026 

2026 is going to be a fun year.

Not “fun” like easy. Fun, like exciting. Fun like creative. Fun like a year that actually moves.

I’m looking forward to doing a full year of blogging, side by side with everything else I’m building. More reviews, more thoughts, more updates, more experiments, and more reasons to bring you along for the ride. I want the blog to keep feeling like a place where we can celebrate stories, talk honestly about what works and what doesn’t, and keep that sense of wonder alive, even when life gets loud

I would also like to invite you to my first livestream of 2026, linked above. Feel free to join for an awesome livestream where we'll discuss the year ahead, as well as the upcoming launch of my website and other fun events that'll happen throughout the year. 


Happy Holidays

Wherever you are right now, I hope the rest of this year gives you peace.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. I hope you get time with the people you love, time to rest, and time to enjoy the things that refill your spirit. And if the holidays are complicated for you, I’m wishing you something gentler: a little light, a little comfort, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

Thank you again for being here in 2025.

Let’s make 2026 something special.

With devotionand appreciation,
Carson  Kelly

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