Happy Thursday! 💪 It’s National Personal Trainer Awareness Day! As we set our New Year’s fitness goals, let’s give a shout-out to the trainers who help us stay on track. What’s the best tip you’ve gotten to kickstart your fitness journey?
In This Issue: Holiday Recap & Prayers for 2025 | Deal of the Day | Cisco ASA 5515-X Firewall Edition | Most Reliable Fiber to Ethernet Media Converters | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Holiday Recap & Prayers for 2025
Happy Monday… wait, Tuesday… what day is it again?
Is anyone else feeling like the holidays and the end of the year blur all the days together? Time is flying by SO fast, but here we are, welcoming 2025!
I hope your New Year was everything you’d hoped it would be. For me, Christmas was surprisingly sweet. After a year of big changes and challenges, I wasn’t sure how it would feel. But my family really came together—my older brother revived some of our favorite Christmas Eve traditions, and we sprinkled in new memories too. It reminded me how important it is to hold onto what matters most while still making room for growth and change.
Speaking of sweet memories, Christmas with a 16-month-old was a blast! He was more into playing with his toys than ripping open presents, but his mini Dyson vacuum and blocks were clear winners (shoutout to my aunt and uncle for nailing the gift game!).
2025 is going to be a big year for our entire family! We are soon going to be welcoming a little one into the family (and I’ll officially be an aunt!), we’re going to be learning ways to support other family members through things that we haven’t had to before, and so much more that we don’t even know about yet. It’s going to be hard. It’s going to be fun. It’s going to test our faith. It’s going to test the strength of our family…and so much more.
Lastly, it’s a strange time in our country right now. There’s so much hurt happening in our world that can be so defeating. If you’re anything like me, turning on the news is the last thing you want to do. I don’t have a ton to say on any of the recent events that have taken place, but I am praying for those who were directly impacted and their families, those who have/are/will witness these tragic events take place, those who have heavy hearts for all that is going on around us, and those who are on the edge of simply losing hope. I’m not sure there are any words that can make anything better, but I am a firm believer in “let go, and let God”.
If our team can be praying for you in any way, please let us know! We’re here for you and care about you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week, a relaxing weekend, and kick-off 2025 in the best way possible.
Ashley
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The Cisco ASA 5515-X Firewall offers advanced security for small to medium-sized businesses, with features like malware defense, VPN support, Web Security Essentials, and intrusion prevention. Designed for multi-location networks, it provides detailed control, visibility, and cloud or onsite web security to protect your network infrastructure.
Learning Center Article – Network Upgrade: Expert Picks for the Most Reliable Fiber to Ethernet Media Converters
In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining a stable and high-speed network is essential for both businesses and individuals. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by converting fiber connections to Ethernet. This conversion allows for faster speeds and greater coverage within existing networks. TP-Link, a well-known leader in networking solutions, offers a range of media converters that facilitate the transition between fiber and Ethernet.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Lectric’s new XPeak 2.0 e-bike features an 85 Nm motor, smoother pedal assist, an eight-speed system, and a 60-mile range, with an 80-mile battery upgrade for $200. Priced at $1,399, it’s built for adventure with all-terrain tires and weatherproof tech.
- The Samsung 98″ Class Crystal UHD TV (DU9000) is now $2999.99, saving you $1000. Enjoy stunning 4K resolution, vibrant colors, HDR, and smooth action with advanced features like Motion Xcelerator Turbo and Q Symphony audio. Powered by Tizen OS, it’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and more.
- Elon Musk’s Starlink technology will soon allow iPhone and Android users to make calls from even the most remote locations without relying on traditional cell towers. Using the existing Starlink satellite network, ordinary smartphones can connect without needing expensive new hardware.
- Chipotle and Strava are teaming up for a global fitness challenge, offering free Lifestyle Bowls for a year and a chance to win free Chipotle for entire cities. Participants in 25 cities can compete on Strava segments through January 31, with prizes for top performers and the city with the most mileage. Chipotle is also hosting a “Goals, Gym, Guac” challenge through January 9, featuring motivational texts and exclusive offers to help stick to New Year’s resolutions.
