It's time for everyone's Year in Review.

Feeling grateful but anxious, appreciate my gal pals, I've learned from the past, lotsa photos... and how about a pep talk.

Illustration by Angel Chang

This is Essay #106.

NOTE! This will likely be too long for your email so open in the Substack app, OK? And THANK YOU for being a member of the Susan Speaks Community. We’re 11 months old now and I’ve made so many friends along this little writing journey. Love you guys!