Rachel Mounteer

🐾2025🌈
This was a rougher year for us, but as I look back on the year I see so much to be grateful for. Opalite felt like such a perfect song for this year, because we’ve really had to make our own happiness. This year was full of grief and community, not only for me but for those around me. I dove into things I was afraid of, took a job promotion, lost my dog, was absolutely overwhelmed with the way people showed up for me, and I tried to show up for them too. Between us, Ryan and I lost 3 grandparents this year and are both really tired of death. I turned 31, said “no” to a lot of things, and started learning how to really accommodate myself while still trying to be part of a community. I learned that grief and joy, guilt and pride, and sadness and laughter can all coexist. I’m sad to let this year go, but I know the grief, love, and memories will come with me as time moves forward. 2026 will be about balance for me. How do I push myself while also resting and listening to my body? I’m not sure, I’ve never done it before. My goal is to learn what that looks like. I’m grateful for everyone who was part of my life this year, and sorry to all the messages and invites I ignored. I’m hoping to work on that in 2026 ✨