I’ll admit, I was late to the Fletcher fan club. Honestly, I don't even know if I am in this fan club. My ex introduced me to her music a while ago, and at first, I had no idea who she was. There was drama about her music, and I remember my ex (my girlfriend at the time) sharing the backstory with me while we drove around. As we spent more time together, I started hearing more of Fletcher’s songs, and one, in particular, Lead Me On , hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It felt like it spoke to our relationship—one where we both knew that if we ever broke up (which, of course, we did - talk about manifesting), part of us would always long for the other and want to be led on in a way. That song felt like a soundtrack to our love story. Fast forward to the breakup. At first, Fletcher’s music became an escape—something to help me distract from the pain. But over time, something shifted. As I listened more closely, I realized that these songs weren’t just about the breakup or about someone else. They were about me. I watched the interview she did with Zane Lowe for Apple Music and the theme I got out of it was the album was about self-love. When I heard that and relistened to each track it clicked, and I was like this is different. The album was a portal to my  healing, confronting parts of myself I had been ignoring. The more I delved into Fletcher’s music, the more I started to see that the lyrics weren’t just speaking to love lost, but to the internal love I needed to find within myself. What started as a way to cope with my emotions evolved into a deeper, more profound healing journey - an unexpected antidote. One song, in particular, Two Things Can Be True , made me realize that we are rarely just one thing. Emotions aren’t black and white. You can feel sadness and joy at the same time. You can love someone and let them go. That song forced me to stop looking for a “right” way to grieve or heal and instead, embrace the ebb and flow of those contradictory feelings. It taught me grace—the kind of grace that lets you be messy, human, and complex without feeling like something’s wrong. And here I am, writing this blog, reflecting on how an album I never expected to impact me ended up being a key part of my emotional and personal growth. This isn’t just a breakup story; it’s a journey of accepting the unexpected, embracing parts of myself I didn’t realize I was neglecting, and allowing myself to change without judgment. Through Fletcher’s music, I learned that there’s value in the unexpected, in letting go of rigid expectations and discovering the depth of who I am.

Challenge yourself," they say. "Challenge yourself," I said too (especially this morning). I took my own advice and let me say—it was a challenge! For GrandValli , I wanted to create an interactive map. I thought it would be an engaging piece of content that would add value for the audience and a little different from what was expected. With the help of AI ( Abacus.AI  - Chat LLM), I figured it would be pretty easy. I figured I would prompt AI and it would code what I needed. Then based on that I would ask AI how I post it and BOOM we would be done. As you can imagine it was not that smooth. It took me about four hours! Now, mind you, I know nothing about code, so four hours is actually way less time than it would have taken if I didn't have AI to help. However, when you think something will only take an hour and it takes 4. It's a humbling experience. Map with landscape background created by Abacus AI Chat LLM 💡 What I found out and learned through this: 1. Prompting AI requires patience and practice. You can't always leave things to chance—you have to take the time to be clear about what you're asking. I found this beneficial because it forces you to get clear with yourself first. I had to learn a little code, even though I was asking AI to code for me. 2. While AI can be incredibly helpful in an area you know nothing about, you can't expect it to replace the need for some learning or basic knowledge—which is actually beneficial. Did I expect to learn how to code an interactive map today? No. I was expecting an easy plug-and-play solution. However, now I can say that I learned a little bit! And if you need an interactive map like the one, I made for GrandValli on Wix  I got you! Just give me about three hours. 😊 3. No matter how long it takes, nothing beats having an idea and seeing it come to life. It doesn't have to be perfect or polished—it just has to be done. Four hours later, I can say the energy, time, and learning curve were all worth it. The takeaways: ✍ Embrace the Learning Curve – No matter how new or difficult something seems, diving in and figuring it out step by step will always teach you more than just watching from the sidelines. Growth happens when you push past your comfort zone. ✍ AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement – AI can be incredibly helpful, but it works best when paired with human creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability. Understanding the basics of what you're working on makes the collaboration with AI much smoother. ✍ Done is Better Than Perfect – Perfectionism can slow you down or even stop you from starting. Taking action, learning as you go, and completing the project—even if it's not flawless—will always move you forward faster than waiting for the "perfect" moment. What do you think? Have you ever had an experience like this? If you are curious, just head to the map and click the red dot. The GEI Map | GrandValli