Goddamn. I’ve never had my instinct and drive to have transformative/milestone moments explained to me so clearly. I’m a “storyteller” (in the new tech/business parlance) but I’ve never been able to explain why supposedly big moments leave me more empty than full. What a gift to take into 2026 to have permission to build 15-minutes at a time. Thank you.
I too once had a memorable NYE in Paris in my 20s. Mine started out badly but ended wonderfully and at 80 I thank you for reminding me of this memory. My BAYMTGO for 2026 is to get back on my feet after breaking my hip so hopefully I’ll have another more fun one a few months down the road. As always, I’m looking forward to whatever you write next.
Read this after giving up on writing for the day, after a really frustrating year of working hard on my novel everyday… without making any meaningful progress. But working hard on my novel everyday is how I mean to go on, so this encouragement was perfect (: thank you as always 🤍
I loved this post. Both comforting and inspiring. Like many others, I had a horrid 2025. On the first and beyond, single, purposeful, small steps forward.
Yes, queen, change is rarely naturally good. Most good changes come from the yardwork we put in. Love this, this is amazing and inspiring. Keep up the good work, and I can't wait for Dead Beat!!!
This is magic, I could not agree more. I love your writing, I revisit the stories often for inspiration or just the comfort of an old friend. As a neurospicy artist I am never in sync with the conventional "big moments". I have never given them much gravity, the only things that are sure in life is death and change. So I embrace the simple concept, in every ending is a new beginning. As Ayama would say "and can you not learn?". <3
BAYMTGO has been a family tradition for us the last few years, after I learned it from you. We do several different chunks of things we say we want to do that year: short hike, reading time, family board games, etc. It is such a wonderful frame for the day!
Please write an autobiography I could read every single story about your life 😩
Gonna BAYMTGO the hell out of this year
Goddamn. I’ve never had my instinct and drive to have transformative/milestone moments explained to me so clearly. I’m a “storyteller” (in the new tech/business parlance) but I’ve never been able to explain why supposedly big moments leave me more empty than full. What a gift to take into 2026 to have permission to build 15-minutes at a time. Thank you.
I too once had a memorable NYE in Paris in my 20s. Mine started out badly but ended wonderfully and at 80 I thank you for reminding me of this memory. My BAYMTGO for 2026 is to get back on my feet after breaking my hip so hopefully I’ll have another more fun one a few months down the road. As always, I’m looking forward to whatever you write next.
Take care and wishing you fast healing 🖤
Read this after giving up on writing for the day, after a really frustrating year of working hard on my novel everyday… without making any meaningful progress. But working hard on my novel everyday is how I mean to go on, so this encouragement was perfect (: thank you as always 🤍
Needed this, thank you 💜
This resonated deeply. Thank you.
Thank you for this, Leigh. All "holidays" have lost their sparkle for me. But the 15 minutes? That I can do.
I loved this post. Both comforting and inspiring. Like many others, I had a horrid 2025. On the first and beyond, single, purposeful, small steps forward.
*eyes the pile of WIPs to finish*
I will finish them. Every. One.
Thank you 💛
Yes, queen, change is rarely naturally good. Most good changes come from the yardwork we put in. Love this, this is amazing and inspiring. Keep up the good work, and I can't wait for Dead Beat!!!
This is magic, I could not agree more. I love your writing, I revisit the stories often for inspiration or just the comfort of an old friend. As a neurospicy artist I am never in sync with the conventional "big moments". I have never given them much gravity, the only things that are sure in life is death and change. So I embrace the simple concept, in every ending is a new beginning. As Ayama would say "and can you not learn?". <3
BAYMTGO has been a family tradition for us the last few years, after I learned it from you. We do several different chunks of things we say we want to do that year: short hike, reading time, family board games, etc. It is such a wonderful frame for the day!
This...post...was...AWESOME.
What an entertaining read and what's not to love about a happy end too!