Relationship Goals

Bunny’s 25th birthday May 2025 in Catalina Island (Avalon)

It’s hard to believe we’re wrapping up 2025. When we wrote our SMART goals post back in March, we had no idea just how much this year would transform our lives. What started as a year of goal-setting became a year of building—building our home, our family, and our future together.

The Goals We Crushed

Back in March, Bunny and I set out with a list of SMART goals. Here’s where we landed:

Content Creation Challenge: ✓ Complete We did it—100 TikTok videos published! Two videos a week, week after week. Some weeks it was easy; others required us to push through when we didn’t feel like it. But we showed up consistently, and that consistency paid off.

Launching Our Flower Business: ✓ Complete Our floral dreams officially bloomed into reality this year. Taking this leap together as a couple has been one of the most rewarding parts of 2025.

International Adventure: ✓ Complete We made it out of the USA! Canada was our destination, and it turned out to be more significant than just a vacation (more on that below).

Art Appreciation: ✓ Complete We committed to finding one piece of art that speaks to both of us. As it turns out, that piece is the ring I gave Bunny when I proposed. It’s the most meaningful art we could have chosen—something she wears every day that represents our love and commitment to each other.

Beyond the Goals: Life Had Bigger Plans

While we were busy checking off our SMART goals, 2025 had a few surprises in store—the kind that redefine everything.

We’re Expecting The biggest news of all: we’re becoming parents. This wasn’t on our goal list, but it’s now at the center of everything we’re building toward. Our little one is on the way, and we couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter.

We Got Engaged I proposed, she said yes, and it was absolutely perfect. This year took us from partners to fiancés, and planning our future together has never felt more real.

We Moved In Together Early in the year, we officially became roommates (the best kind). Combining our lives under one roof was a big step, and it set the tone for everything that followed.

Our Families Met We hosted both sets of parents for the first time. Watching our families come together and connect was a moment we’ll never forget. It felt like the beginning of something bigger than just the two of us.

Closed Two New Properties Remember that trip to Canada? It wasn’t just a vacation. We closed on two presale homes, finalized the mortgages, and successfully rented both of them out. From dreaming about real estate to managing tenants—all in one year.

Growing Individually Too

This year wasn’t just about us as a couple. We both pushed ourselves to grow individually.

Bunny’s Wins:

Completed two college courses while balancing everything else
Learned to make latte art (our mornings have never been better)

Leaozinho’s Wins:

Navigated a project shutdown at work, then started a new project and rebuilt the team from the ground up
Attended a computer science conference to keep learning and connecting with the community

What We’re Taking Into 2026

Not every goal got checked off this year—the monkey bars are still waiting, and we didn’t quite hit our reading or language learning targets. But honestly? We’re okay with that. Life handed us opportunities we couldn’t have planned for, and we said yes to them.

Looking back, 2025 wasn’t just a year of growth. It was the year we laid the foundation for the rest of our lives: engaged, expecting, business partners, and more in love than ever.

Thank you to everyone who’s followed along on this journey. Here’s to 2026—we have a feeling it’s going to be even bigger.

With love, Leaozinho & Bunny

We’re already three months into 2025, my girlfriend (Bunny) and I (Leaozinho) wanted to share the SMART goals we’ve set for ourselves this year and how we’re progressing so far. We believe in setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals to bring more purpose and joy into our relationship. Here’s what we’re committing to accomplish together this year:

Creative and Professional Growth

Content Creation Challenge: By December 31st, we’ll create and publish 100 Tiktok videos. That’s roughly two videos per week—ambitious but doable with consistent effort.

Launching Our Flower Business: This is the year our floral dreams bloom into reality! We’ve been planning this venture for months, and 2025 is when we finally bring beautiful arrangements to our community.

Physical Challenges

Monkey Bar Mastery: I’ve committed to conquering the entire monkey bar set at the park near our place in Irvine, while Bunny has set her sights on completing half of the course.

Travel and Culture

International Adventure: We’re planning to step outside our comfort zone (and the USA!) for at least one international trip this year. Destination still to be determined, but our passports are ready!

Language Exchange: We’re diving into each other’s native languages, with a goal of learning at least 100 words in each.

Literary Journey: We’ll each complete at least two books this year, expanding our minds and creating opportunities for meaningful discussions.

Home and Lifestyle

Creating Our Sanctuary: We’re transforming our living space with two key projects—setting up a cozy outdoor balcony retreat and establishing a properly organized separate bedroom.

Healthy Habits: We’re committing to enjoying 50 fruit bowls together throughout the year, making nutrition a delicious part of our routine.

Home Harmony: Our living space will receive five deep cleaning sessions, creating a refreshed environment that supports our well-being.

Art Appreciation: We’ll thoughtfully select and purchase at least one piece of art that speaks to both of us, bringing beauty and inspiration into our home.

We will be documenting our journey toward these goals throughout the year, sharing both victories and challenges. By making our commitments public, we’re adding an extra layer of accountability while hopefully inspiring others to set their own SMART goals with their partners.

Have you set relationship goals with your significant other? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments below!

Stay tuned for our next update as we continue this adventure through 2025!

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