08/05/2026
As I sit here reflecting on the past few days, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. 🤍
This birthday wasn’t just about celebrating another year, it was about celebrating life, friendship, resilience, and the people who have walked beside me through every season.
To each of my beautiful friends… thank you. Thank you for taking time away from your families, your careers, and your busy lives to celebrate this milestone with me. The gift of your time, your love, your laughter, and your friendship is something I will never take for granted. You made this birthday one I’ll carry with me forever.
This past year has been one of THE hardest and most meaningful of my life. I said goodbye to my mom, poured my heart into opening a second SKYN Lounge, faced moments that tested me, and learned that sometimes you simply have to keep showing up, one day at a time. Keep pushing on.
There were days I was exhausted. Days I questioned myself. Days I wondered how I would carry everything. But I kept believing that if I stayed focused, worked hard, and never lost sight of what mattered most, there would be joy waiting on the other side.
This trip felt like that joy.🙏
Not because of the beautiful beaches or the sunsets… but because I was surrounded by people I love. People who reminded me that the greatest blessings in life aren’t things, they’re the relationships we build and the memories we create together.🩷
Turning 50 doesn’t make me feel older. It makes me feel more grateful. More present. More appreciative of every lesson, every challenge, every victory, and every person who has been part of my journey.
To everyone who has loved, encouraged, supported, and believed in me, thank you. You have helped shape this chapter of my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful.
My heart is so incredibly full. Here’s to celebrating life, cherishing the people we love, and never forgetting how blessed we truly are. 🤍✨🥂
