This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Predicting 2025.

Hey future friends, I thought this would be great fun-so let's take some lighthearted guesses at what 2025 might bring our way. Grab your crystal balls (or just your coffee), and let's make some predictions together!

AI: Our New Best Friends (or Overlords?)

Let's get real: AI is here, and it just keeps getting more mainstream. Imagine waking up in the morning with your AI assistant reminding you of your last existential crisis: "Hey, did you really need that third slice of pizza last night?" it might chirp. Of course, the answer is always yes.

Remote Work: Pajamas Are the New Power Suits

Who knew the remote work concept would become normalcy by 2025? I am already visualizing the multiple Zoom calls, and people will have the sharp, cut look on the chest and on the abdominal areas but all wrapped, snuggled down under the bottom portions of some super comfy pajamas. And when they forget to put the mic mute on sometime, I love such moments: "Can you hear me now?" will be that song for the virtual get-togethers forever.

Gadgets with Attitude: The Future is Sassy

Expect gadgets with attitude. That smart fridge might give you a look while taking that midnight snack. "Really? Ice cream again? How trite. Poor life choices on your part, I think. "And who can forget when smart mirrors just have it coming for giving the unsolicited advice on dressing fashionably enough today? Are you sure that is what you're wearing?" Whoa, Pressure much!!!

Sustainability: The Buzzword That Won't Go Away

In 2025, sustainability will be all the rage. Companies will be racing to create eco-friendly products that sound impressive but might leave us scratching our heads. “This cup is made from recycled unicorn tears!” they’ll claim. And we’ll have to become detectives, figuring out which products are genuinely green and which are just pretending—like that “eco-friendly” plastic straw that’s still made from plastic.

Health Trends: The Kale Craze Continues

Kale is so last season; in 2025 we'll be snacking on stranger things: imagine seaweed-flavored chips or cricket protein bars! I already can hear influencers hawking the health benefits of eating dirt-no joke. And just remember, if it looks weird and tastes worse, chances are it's good for you!

And so here it is: a fun peek at what 2025 will bring to our world. Well, let's not forget how we'll maintain the laughter that flows throughout these crazy AI friends, zany fashion designers, and strange health crazes, as after all, in this wacky world, laughter really is the best medicine. To an incredible New Year! Can't wait, smiling all over our faces and snacking away—Happy New Year!