LA Fires, TikTok Ban and The Very Interesting Start To The New Year

The recent fires in Pacific Palisades have been absolutely heartbreaking. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out, and it’s tough to watch such a beautiful area go through so much devastation. People are struggling to rebuild, and it’s hard to see what the future holds for the community, especially with the increasing threat of wildfires in California. The entire vibe of the place has changed, and it’s going to take a long time for things to feel normal again. And on top of that, there’s the TikTok ban that’s about to hit. It’s honestly pretty tough because we’ve built this incredible community of 15,000 followers, all grown organically, and it felt so real. The connections we’ve made with people over there were genuine, and the thought of losing that space—just like that—is hard to swallow. It’s like starting from scratch with no idea where it will lead. Looking ahead to 2025, there’s a lot of uncertainty, but also some potential. Change is hard, especially when it feels like so many things are up in the air. But maybe that’s the point—there’s always room to pivot, adapt, and find new ways to stay connected and keep creating. It’s a time for reinvention, even if it’s a little scary. Whatever happens, we’ll find a way to make it work, and hopefully, we’ll come out of it stronger. We love you all so, so much!