The idea of a “perfect day” changes depending on the season of life you’re in. Some days call for rest. Some call for celebration. Some call for patience. Right now, this is what an ideal day looks like for me—and if you’re new here, this is the heart behind CherryCoBiz.

Lately, I’ve been carrying a quiet kind of stress. Toward the end of November, I upgraded my WordPress account, believing I was taking a necessary step forward. What I didn’t fully anticipate was how steep the learning curve would be. I don’t have a background in web development. I don’t speak code. If I’m being honest, much of what I’ve built here has been learned along the way. What I do know—without hesitation—is that I want to write for you.

When it became clear I couldn’t manage the changes alone, I hired help. The work itself was solid, and meaningful progress was made. But over time, I noticed lingering issues—things I didn’t know how to fix and couldn’t ignore either. Communication slowed. Some concerns were resolved; others remained. And while I understand that life happens, I’ve learned something important in the process: part of building something meaningful is knowing when to reassess what support really looks like.

So when I imagine my most ideal day—right now, in this moment—it begins with alignment.

I wake up to the news that I’ve won the Amber Grant.

That moment wouldn’t matter because of the money alone, but because of what it would make possible. Applying for the Amber Grant was never about chasing a payout. It was about stewardship—about recognizing that when support is given thoughtfully, it can be used to build something stronger, more accessible, and more intentional for the people who gather here. I don’t want CherryCoBiz to grow just for growth’s sake. I want it to grow well.

That kind of support would allow me to bring in the right people to help shape CherryCoBiz into what I envision it becoming. It would give me room to thoughtfully address the pages that are still in transition—Cerasina and YouTube—both quieter lately not from lack of passion, but from growing pains behind the scenes.

That morning would naturally turn into a family celebration. There would be laughter, disbelief, and probably a little happy dancing. I might even treat myself to a naughty, sugar-soaked coffee—because some days deserve to be marked. The news itself would anchor the day. Everything after that would feel lighter.

But even without big announcements or life-changing emails, my ideal day still has a rhythm—just not rigidity.

I begin every morning with meditation. It’s how I return to myself before the world asks anything of me. I start my day with a protein shake, a zero-sugar energy drink, and plenty of water. Then I lean into whatever the day holds. Writing, errands, work, conversations—any of it can fit. Flexibility has become one of my greatest strengths.

Even if I were at work when good news arrived, it would still be an ideal day. Even if the morning started out rough, the day could still turn itself around. I’ve learned that a perfect day isn’t ruined by inconvenience—it’s shaped by perspective.

I recently finished writing my first book. It isn’t published yet, but one day it will be. And when that day comes, I imagine it will feel a lot like this—quiet joy, deep gratitude, and the knowing that persistence mattered.

At the end of my ideal day, I return to meditation again. I slow everything down. I let the noise settle. I remind myself why I started: to write, to connect, and to build something honest and human.

CherryCoBiz exists because I want to write for you. It exists because growth is rarely tidy, but it is always meaningful. And if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this—there isn’t just one perfect day.

There can be many.