I’m not one for the New Year, New Me mentality; while this approach works for many people, for me, it fits more like a cossetted top that’s two sizes too small. It’s just not right for me. So, rather than taking a New Me approach to 2025, I embrace the idea that no matter our age, we should focus on dreaming and we should always keep dreaming.
Dreams become goals, and goals can become reality when our determination pushes us to do the hard work, the boring work, the never-ending repetitive work, and we choose to keep going even when our dreams seem like they may never come true.
In 2025, I’m dreaming and planning for these four dreams to become reality.
What Started as a Dream and is Now a Plan #1: To Participate in More Pop-Ops, Expos, and Shows
An essential piece of knowledge I’m bringing from 2024 into 2025 is that while the accessories in our bounding boxes photograph beautifully, it’s when someone sees the items in person that gets the biggest reaction. A sparkle and excitement can be seen when people realize their bounds are complete, and I LOVE seeing someone’s face light up when they find what they’ve been searching for; I’m thankful each time I witness it. So, in 2025, we’ll continue offering all of our bounding boxes online AND be found in various shows, expos, and pop-ups.
What Started as a Dream and is Now a Plan #2: More Characters and More Boxes
Bounding is part of my life, and it’s true; I’ll be bound as the same character countless times, yet it’s also good to expand. With that goal in mind, I’m dreaming and planning to add additional character-inspired boxes in 2025. If there’s a character box you want to see, let us know; comment on a social media post or send an email; we’re always looking to hear from our fellow bounders.
What Started as a Dream and is Now a Plan #3: Visiting a Disney Park Other Than at WDW
For years, this has been a dream, and I’m thrilled this is happening! There’s no question that I LOVE being at Walt Disney World, yet I also dream to see all of the Disney Parks.
This year, Hubby and I will head to California to experience Disneyland and Disney’s Californian Adventure. Since we booked our room, I’ve been dreaming about all the different things I want to see, and some bounds I can wear while in the parks. ;)
I’m excited to walk down Main Street and see where it began. I’m excited to feel the energy of a new-to-me Disney Park and be in awe of the new experiences.
What Started as a Dream and is Now a Plan #4: To keep growing our #BoundingAndCaring Project
Last year, we partnered with One Tree Planted, and a portion of every box sold goes towards planting trees, helping build a greener tomorrow for future-bounders. This commitment resulted in 50 trees being planted in 2024. The dream I’ve planted for 2025 is to grow this project further to get more trees in the ground! This collaboration is the first #BoundingAndCaring endeavor, TheCB.Co has taken on a second dream. It’s propelled our small business to dream of expanding our social responsibility – planting more trees and adding new collaborations to our #BoundingAndCaring story. As time writes the 2025 chapter for TheCB.Co, I want the #BoundingAndCaring project to develop, grow, and flourish.
So, as the year unfolds, I will be dreaming, creating, doing the work, and cheering for all of my fellow dreamers who are digging in and determined to make their dreams a reality.
Dream big in 2025!
~Kelly