Puppies and Perseverance: 2024 for a BTS ARMY

So Long, 2024

Here we are, folks—another year bites the dust. I had big dreams for 2024. I was this close to finishing my BTS ARMY book project. Weeks away, I told myself. Weeks! And then…puppy happened.

Not just any puppy. Oh no, this was a high-energy fluff tornado that devoured anything within jaw’s reach and operated on a 50-zillion potty break schedule. (Yes, I counted.) To top it off, this little fur ball was terrified of everything. The car? A hard no. A box? Terrifying. The vacuum cleaner? Don’t even.

There were tears. Real, salty, "my book will never get done" tears. But I’m not a quitter—I’m a muddler. And muddle through, I did. The book is (almost) finished! It’s been sent out to agents, and, well, let’s just say 85% of them have politely shown it the door. I’m still waiting to hear from the other 15%, but let’s be real—I’m already prepping for a self-launch. Cue the Rocky theme song.

BTS25x1B: My Weekly Dose of Drama

Amid the chaos, I kept up with my BTS25x1B project—my version of American Top 40, but with BTS songs on Spotify. Each week, I update the playlists, tracking which tracks are soaring and which are lagging. It’s like my own little musical soap opera. The solos seem to be chart darlings, but I’m rooting for the underdogs.

Sure, my playlists don’t have a massive following (yet), but it’s not about the numbers. It’s about the joy of revisiting BTS’s music and celebrating their incredible milestones.

The Book Guilt (and Hope)

I won’t lie—I feel a bit guilty about not releasing my BTS book yet. I’ve been hyping it for years, and it’s so close. Like, "just one more proofread and a celebratory snack" close. I promise, ARMY, it won’t be long now.

Countdown to 2025

Speaking of waiting, 2025 is finally here. The year BTS returns. Just a few more months, and ARMY can collectively exhale. Sure, the members have kept us fed with content during their service, but it’s not the same. Until they’re back, I’ll keep consoling myself by looking at the moon and thinking, "Jimin sees this too." (Yes, I know it’s dramatic. No, I’m not stopping.)

Enter Puppy #2—and the Eye-Roll Heard Around the World

As if one puppy wasn’t enough, my family decided to end the year by bringing home Puppy #2—a sassy little girl who seems ready to take on the world (and her older fur sibling). The moment she walked through the door, our old terrier mix let his feelings be known. He may be slow-moving, but his side-eye game is sharp. I’m pretty sure I saw him roll his eyes in a way that said, “Seriously? Another one?”

Honestly, I feel his pain.

The Dog Days Ahead

So now, as we head into the new year, I’m bracing myself for life with two puppies and one deeply unimpressed old dog. If 2024 taught me anything, it’s that I can survive chaos—with a playlist, a dream, and lots of perseverance.

Here’s to 2025: the year of finished books, reunited BTS, and (fingers crossed) fewer chewed-up slippers.

A Fresh Look for 2025

Oh, and one last thing—I started the new year with a little refresh of my logo. It’s a subtle change, but it feels like the perfect way to kick off 2025 with a renewed sense of focus and creativity. Sometimes, even the smallest updates can spark the biggest inspiration.