And… that’s a wrap. 🌷🌷

How has your holiday season been so far? 🎄✨

For me, the end of the year is usually a time to slow down—avoiding the holiday travel madness, skipping long lines, and savoring the small joys like hot cocoa and cozy movie nights with the family. 🍫📽️ This year, we watched Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Have you seen them? Disney truly captured the intricate dance of emotions and core memories in such a brilliant, heartfelt way. It made me reflect deeply on my own core memories, beliefs, and the year that’s passed.

Speaking of reflections, I had an unexpected “Friend Day” on Friday—a full day spent reconnecting with some incredible people who hold such special places in my heart.

The day began with inspiring conversations with Dylan, practice owner of multiple successful vet clinics and specialty center, where we exchanged lessons learned and dreams for the future. On the way to Pasadena later that day, I caught up with my best friend from high school, a fellow working mom who always gets me.

When I arrived, I visited Stan, a longtime friend and now a thriving practice owner. We started as vet techs together (he still jokes that I taught him how to place an IV catheter!), went to vet school, and even did an internship together. I got to visit his hospital, and found one of his associate doctors used to be an awesome veterinary tech for me from my first job! We spent hours catching up, and I even got to help with a quick suture removal (couldn’t help myself, I actually just love being able to do these things!)

That evening, I had dinner with my elementary school friends—38 years of friendship! 🥹 There’s something so grounding about being with people who’ve known you since you were eight. You can strip away all the layers and just be.

Driving home that night, my mind replayed all the conversations—memories from childhood to recent professional breakthroughs, life’s joys and challenges, and everything in between. I couldn’t help but think about those glowing memory orbs from Inside Out. Every moment, every connection shapes us, some in big ways, some subtle—but all are vital to who we are.

Gratitude for the Present

As we wrap up 2024, I’m struck by how much can change in a single year. This has been one of the most challenging years for IPWC, yet also one of the most beautiful. It reminded me of a truth I’ve come to embrace: life unfolds exactly as it’s meant to. Each stage is its own gift.

I’ve often said success, to me, feels like having a fresh bouquet of flowers on my table—an indulgence I didn’t allow myself for years. But I’ve learned to embrace those little joys, to celebrate now rather than waiting for the “perfect” time.

So here’s my wish for us all: Let’s find joy in the present moment, cherish the unexpected, and honor how far we’ve come. Life is already a gift. Let’s allow it to bloom fully, like that bouquet on the table. 🌸 

I’m not much of a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. Instead, as the year winds down, I like to pause and reflect by asking myself a few simple but meaningful questions:

• ✨ What lessons have I learned this year, and what can I let go of?
• ✨ Which relationships feel the most important and nourishing to me right now?

Then, I revisit the intention I set for the past year and take a moment to choose my new one. These words become my compass, grounding and guiding me through whatever comes next.

For 2024, my words were Courage and Abundance.
For 2025, I’m stepping into the year with Generosity and Ease as my anchors.

What about you? What intentions or words will you carry into the new year? 🌟

Cheers to 2025! 🥂

With love and hope,
Dr. Lily

Starlight Stories

Hello, magical friends! 🦄 It’s me, Starlight, your trusty unicorn guide, here to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had this year. 2024 was a rollercoaster of glittery highs and a few tricky moments, but through it all, we’ve grown stronger—and I wouldn’t trade a single moment of it!

Let’s start with the highlights. This year, we celebrated so many beautiful milestones and magical achievements together. From big wins to small victories, every step forward was a reminder of how amazing life can be when we keep moving toward our dreams.

Of course, there were some challenges, too. Not every day felt like a rainbow. But you know what kept me going? You—my wonderful, sparkly friends. Your support and kindness reminded me that no unicorn has to journey alone. If there’s one lesson I’m carrying into 2025, it’s this: cherish your friends. They’re the stars in your sky, the ones who make every moment brighter and every challenge a little easier to tackle.

Now, as we turn the page to a brand-new year, I can feel the excitement for what’s to come. 2025 is a blank canvas, ready for us to create something extraordinary. I know we’ll face it together with courage, creativity, and, of course, a sprinkle of magic.

So here’s to a new chapter, my friends. Thank you for being part of my story—you make it all so much brighter. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!

With glittery love and unicorn magic,
Starlight 🦄✨

With love and gratitude ❤️,

Dr. Lily, Dr. Trina, Dianne, Lindsey, Maria, Mickie, Dr. Stephen, Noelle 🦄