Hey y’all—this vlog is really a mix of holiday life, a little retail therapy, and me trying to find my way back to peace. I started filming on Christmas (yes, I was running late per usual), showed y’all my outfit, and gave a quick hair update: my hair was still straight, but I already knew it was getting washed on Sunday because I wanted to start the new year with fresh hair if nothing else. From there, it turned into one of those “my social battery is on 1%” weeks—family time, being outside a lot, and just needing a day to do absolutely nothing. I also shared some of what I’ve been buying lately—hair picks from Sally’s (including a clearance Kaleidoscope gel and a new silicone-y leave-in to try), Bath & Body Works hand soaps and wallflowers (and yes, Sweater Weather is too strong and I’m fighting for my life trying to use it up), plus some home stuff and Amazon finds. But the real heart of this video is me being honest about grief and how it’s been hitting me as New Year’s approaches. I’m learning to take a seat, take care of myself, and do small things—cleaning, reading, journaling, skincare—just to feel something and get through the wave when it comes.