I have kissed you A thousand times I want to kiss you A thousand times more

In January 2016, on a cold Montreal night, I watched a Tomorrowland aftermovie for the first time. That's when I discovered Timmy Trumpet—a DJ who didn't just play music but lived it, trumpet in hand, commanding massive crowds with pure energy. Six years later, I danced at Tomorrowland's main stage as he performed live. Every time I hear listen to his songs, I'm back in that moment. This past Halloween at New City Gas, something incredible happened. As the crowd left, I found myself at the barricade as Timmy Trumpet came off stage. I got my picture with him—eight years from discovery to a dream fulfilled.

I've started and quit fitness journeys more times than I'd like to admit. Ran a half-marathon, then stopped. Built muscle, then let it fade. Each time, I blamed motivation or discipline. But when my metabolism slowed at 25 and my belly forced me back to the gym, I finally understood what was missing. I discovered that lasting change doesn't come from chasing distant goals—it comes from celebrating small wins. A new exercise learned. Heavier weights lifted. These milestones became the fuel that willpower alone could never provide.