I often wish I had a more heightened sense of time when I was younger. Like, I would be aware of how fast time could go at, say, 5 years old.

If there was one thing I would impress on myself, or one thing an older role model could have impressed upon me it would be that.

1 year is 12 months. 12 months is 52 weeks. 52 weeks is 365 days.

When you look at it all in one big calendar, it’s a shockingly finite amount of time.

photo by: moderatelivingblog.wordpress.com

My life this past decade has only a few priorities. One of which is managing time. But not managing it in terms of “productivity” or any of these newfangled pseudo-science word salad blends. It’s more like, controlling my sense of time – knowing when to let it flow as I enjoy daily life and knowing when a special moment needs to be remembered.

(This is why I’m so adamant on getting the best video tools, software that I can including lenses, gimbals, etc. And also getting the best photography tools I can get my hands on. I want to do my best to memorialize those moments.)

Sometimes, in order to do this effectively, you need to understand just how little time there is in one year. Hence, these big wall calendars.

As you could see, it was a busy 2025 for me. I’m not going to wax poetic on the year. Just showing that it happened, the days were filled and now, I have my new 2026 calendar waiting in the wings (behind the tree at this moment).

photo by: moderatelivingblog.wordpress.com

So, for all of you here on WP that I have the privilege of reading and getting to know, I wish you and your family an enjoyable New Year’s Eve celebration. I hope that whatever you wanted to internally settle in your hearts is settled by the time the Time’s Square ball drops, and that 2026 brings you good health and joy!

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40 responses to “All Hands On Deck For 2026”

  1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar

    Thank you, Michael, for the New Year’s best regards and message of grace. May your New Year be full of the same expectant hope and blessings. Peace.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Suzette! may our blogging journeys bring us more positive things to share 🙂

  2. Sara Allwright Avatar

    A very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you Mike 🤲🥳🎉

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      enjoy tomorrow’s NYE celebrations 🙂

  3. thesimlux Avatar

    Happy New Year, and may it be a swingin’ 🎶 good time! 😊

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Happy holidays and a Happy 2026 to you Simlux!

  4. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    Thanks, Mike. I wish you a 2026 filled with cherished memories and lots of opportunities to photograph them. Happy New Year! 🙂

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Have a safe and happy nye celebration with your family Nancy! may 2026 bring us all positivity and indeed more photo opportunities 🙂

  5. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Happy New Year Mike and all the best in 2026!! 🥳🥂
    Love those big calendars! May need to find something similar!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      CJ here’s the link!: https://thebigasscalendar.com
      I don’t get paid for this lol.

      Happy 2026! have a safe and happy NYE celebration!

      1. CJ Antichow Avatar
        CJ Antichow

        Thank youuuuuuuuu ☺️
        Oh I’ll be safe alright, safe in my bed by 10:30 pm

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          that’s the BEST way to celebrate! 😀

  6. Ana Daksina Avatar

    Happiest of New Years to yourself and all whom you love. 🙏

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      you too Ana! let’s both stay safe and out of harm’s way!

      1. Ana Daksina Avatar

        An excellent idea!

  7. Hazel Avatar

    Thank you for all your support, Mike. Yes, good health and joy for everyone. Happy New Year to you. God bless!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      of course Hazel! I am praying for your cousin and your family!

    2. Michael Williams Avatar

      Happy New Year 🙂

      1. Hazel Avatar

        Thank you again, Mike

  8. Lisa Pascaretti Avatar

    Thank you for your article and your wishes. I send you mine, with all my best wishes, and sincerely hope that you and your loved ones will have a sweet and beautiful 2026. Mike ♥

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Lisa! all the very best to you and your family for 2026!

  9. ibarynt Avatar

    Mike, I hope you document some of these WP moments too 😋.

    I understand pictures are important but I forget or maybe it’s not enough of a priority for me. I do wish I have pictures of some of the best times I had with friends. Nowadays they come out through storytime.

    May 2026 bring you good health, peace, joy, love and not to forget some stupendous financial blessings 😁. It’s been a joy knowing you Mike. Happy New Year 🥳💥💫

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      see you “next” year Iba 😀 thank you and happy 2026!

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        Mike, I’m in the next year already. You’re talking to the future while I’m talking to your past 🤣

  10. From A Small Kitchen Avatar

    When you put it that way, a year sure is shockingly short! Here’s to making the most of it. I hope 2026 has wonderful memories in store for you!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you 🙂 let’s make sure 2026 is well enjoyed and treasured!

      1. From A Small Kitchen Avatar
  11. Ashley Avatar

    This year has not been the best of years regarding the health of my dear wife Carol, and whilst there is some way to go before things get back to normal it is finishing on a brighter note.

    With hope, and the beginning of a new year, I want to wish you a very happy healthy 2026.

    Ashley

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Ashley, i am continuously sending positive and healing light for Carol. Be well and healthy for 2026. Happy New Year!
      your friend from the other side of the Atlantic, Mike

      1. Ashley Avatar

        🙇‍♂️

  12. KikiFikar Avatar

    Happy New Year Mike! Here’s hoping 2026 brings you lots of new gadgets, extra time to get things done, and lots more good memories. So happy we’ve connected here in 2025. I’m grateful! ❤️🎉❤️🎉

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      ditto Karen! let’s make 2026 a banner year!

  13. The Creative Chic Avatar

    Happy New Year, Michael. I hope 2026 is the best year ever for you.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      🙂 you too Jennifer! Happy New Year!

  14. justrojie Avatar

    Happy new year, Mike!!! Hope that 2026 is everything you hope for

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Roji! sending good 2026 vibes right back and hopefully we’ll all have a lot of great things to write about this year!

  15. Mindful Mystic (MM) Avatar

    Wishing you a happy, healthy, and fulfilling 2026, Mike. It’s shocking how time flies…whether we’re having fun or not. Wish I understood how fleeting it all is as a youngster too.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Happy 2026 M! 🙂 let’s make it a great year!

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