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2025 In Review

From Italy to the altar — a year of milestones, challenges, and growth.

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March 14

Ashley's Birthday

Celebrating in the spring.

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May

Italy Trip & Engagement

Traveled to Italy. Popped the question.

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June 8

Carlos's Birthday

Another year around the sun.

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June

OptimalOS v1

First version shipped via Replit and Railway.

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June – July

Ashley's Nursing Semester

Accelerated summer semester. One of the hardest stretches.

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July – August

Health Scares

Multiple health scares. We got through it together.

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September

OptimalOS v2

Graduated to Cursor. Major platform rebuild.

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November

Thanksgiving

Grateful for family, health, and progress.

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December 7

Ashley's RN Graduation

Ashley officially became a Registered Nurse.

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December 8

Wedding Day

We got married. The best day.

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December 25

Christmas

First Christmas as a married couple.

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December 31

New Year's Eve

Closing out 2025. What a year.

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