#YearInReview

[kamdicegirl]

2024 may have not been the best year of the decade for many, many, MANY reasons! But, for me it was quite an epic year! From getting my Bachalor's, my first internship, volunteer work and having more time to do my own personal projects. Because of that, I was able to do this meme that I've wanted to do for years but didn't have enough work that I was proud of. But now, I do, all thanks to you all sticking by me during this chaotic year.

Here's to a fresh start in 2025! 🥂

[amalepregnancyworld]

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Thank you everyone for an amazing 2023, and here’s to an even more amazing 2024 ahead. I wish you guys nothing but happiness and joy in the new year, and even more male pregginess. Thanks for all the support and good vibes this year, and I hope I was able to bring a bit more happiness to you guys this year.  Thanks for everything, AMPRW

[denofimagination-blog]

🎄 The year 2024 has come to an end – and what a year it was!

Thousands of painted models, countless creative projects, and your incredible support. Thanks to you – our clients, fans, and friends – we’ve created epic masterpieces and had the pleasure of meeting amazing people. ❤️ Thank you for your inspiration, trust, and for being with us. Let’s keep creating together in 2025! 🖌️

[tamapalace]

2024 Year In Review

2024 was a great year for Tamagotchi, it was our second year with the Tamagotchi Uni, and of course the iconic return of the Tamagotchi Connection! This year brought a record number of collaborations, software updates, Tamaverse Tickets, and Gashapons! For 2024, since so much happened, we are only going to focus on the big news.

01/03/2024 Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom is Now Available on Apple Arcade! After being announced in December, 2023, the Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom Apple Arcade application officially launched in the Apple App Store in early 2024! It was really exciting to see this game launch, and it has consistently received positive reviews.

02/17/2024 Bandai Namco US & Premium Bandai USA Announce Easter Themed Tamagotchi Original Shells This was a first, and we really enjoyed it! Bandai Namco US announced exclusive Easter 2024 themed Tamagotchi Original shells. Six shells were announced, and they were exclusively available on Premium Bandai US!

03/25/2024 New Tamagotchi Original Shells Advertisements in Japan’s Train Stations An impressive campaign was launched back in March, 2023 in Japan located at Shinjuku Station! It was to help spread the word about more western Tamagotchi Original shells being released in Japan. This was one of our favorite memories of 2024!

04/01/2024 Bandai Namco US Pulls Tamagotchi Connection April Fools Prank Bandai Namco US had jokes, huh? We had no idea that this April Fools joke would foreshadow a future announcement. The prank showcases a removable Tamagotchi accessory to add to your Tamagotchi Original, giving it the Tamagotchi Connection/Keitai antenna. Well played, Bandai Namco US!

04/11/2024 Bandai Japan Announces Hello Kitty 2024 Tamagotchi To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, Bandai partnered up with Sanrio again to release another Tamagotchi Nano! New shells, and two new characters added to then programming which were Neliatchi and Shykutchi!

04/11/2024 Bandai Announces Tamagotchi Uni Sanrio Characters & Tamaverse Ticket Sanrio Characters Another Tamagotchi Uni! The Sanrio Characters Tamagotchi Uni was announced, and it served up a new color, a new faceplate, and of course a new Tamaverse Ticket! The most exciting part was that this would soon be announced as a global release, for the first time ever!

04/23/2024 Detective Conan Tamagotchi Nano Colorful Bandai Japan officially announced the very first Tamagotchi Nano Colorful, after teasing an announcement with Detective Conan on social media. An updated Tamagotchi Nano, but this time in color, and a rechargeable battery with USB-C connectivity. Super exciting to see Bandai partner up with Detective Conan again!

04/25/2024 Bandai Teases Possible Tamagotchi Connection Re-Release OMG, we remember this one like it was yesterday. Bandai drops a teaser for an upcoming Tamagotchi release. The teaser video was reminiscent of the Tamagotchi Connection V3 commercial. We were all on cloud 9.

05/13/2024 Bandai Introduces the Tamagotchi Connection with a 20th Anniversary Global Re-Release After years of outcry from the community, Bandai officially announces the return of the Tamagotchi Connection for the 20th anniversary. THIS WAS HUGE, and it still is. We finally have our Tamagotchi Connection back, and that makes our heart happy. Six shells announced globally, with two returning from the early 2000’s, and four shells were announced for Japan, with all four of them being updated shells from the originals released back in the early 2000’s.

05/28/2024 Bandai Announces Tamagotchi Uni Angel Festival & Tamagotchi Uni Monster Carnival More Tamagotchi Uni’s! We didn’t know at this time but this release was foreshadowing the return of the angel! Bandai announces two new Tamagotchi Uni’s, Angel Festival and Monster Carnival, along with their respective Tamaverse Tickets! Gorgeous new shells, and some new characters.

06/02/2024 Inside the Bandai Namco Store American Dream Mall Grand Opening Bandai Namco US opened the first very Bandai Namco store in the United States! That’s right, on May 31st, 2024 the first store was opened in the American Dream Mall, located in New Jersey. We were so excited to attend the store opening, and meet Asaki Murakami! This is where #MelonSodaGate all started!

07/11/2024 Bandai Japan Announces Hololive Fantasy Tamagotchi Nano ColorfulThe second Tamagotchi Nano Colorful is announced! This time, it’s collaboration with Hololive Fantasy, a group consisting of video streamers! Four new shells, with matching plushies are announced.

08/31/2024 Inside the Tamagotchi Booth at 2024 Tokyo Toy Show After a big year of announcements, Bandai Japan took their latest Tamagotchi goodies to the 2024 Tokyo Toy Show. Showcasing the new Tamagotchi Uni Sanrio Characters, Angel Festival, Monster Carnival, and of course Tamagotchi Original in all your favorite shells, along with the iconic return of the Tamagotchi Connection.

10/17/2024 Bandai Namco US Announces Tamagotchi Original Angel at “Fun With Tamagotchi” 2024 New York Comic-Con Panel This announcement was incredible to witness in person! At the 2024 New York Comic-Con Bandai Namco US hosted a “Fun With Tamagotchi Panel” were they announced the return of the Tamagotchi Angel, under the name “Tamagotchi Original Angel”, which features generation 3 programming. Two shells were announced, and fans all over the world rejoiced! Another return for 2024!

10/17/2024 Bandai Namco US is Bringing Melon Soda Tamagotchi Connection to the United States After we spoke to Asakai Murakami at the Bandai Namco Cross store opening at the American Dream Mall, and the launch of #MelonSodaGate, Bandai Namco US officially announces the Melon Soda shell! That’s right, for the first time ever Melon Soda is now available to purchase in the United States. This was a HUGE win.

10/31/2024 CHOGOKIN Tamagotchi Robot This was major! A collaboration of two Bandai brands, Tamagotchi and CHOGOKIN to bring the CHOGOKIN Tamagotchi Robot! A die cast metal robot with a Tamagotchi nested in it’s chest, the community is loving this one!

2024 was incredible, and there is so much to celebrate. The biggest highlight had to have been the return of the Tamagotchi Connection, which holds such a special place in our heart!

We couldn’t image celebrating Tamagotchi without our amazing fans. We are looking forward to an even better 2025, so stay tuned to Tama-Palace for the latest and great Tamagotchi news. Happy New Year!

[thefanficwriterscraft]

S3E8. 2024 WRAP-UP (OR, STOP TREATING FANFIC LIKE SOCIAL MEDIA) -- AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

Hi all, Happy Holidays! Our new episode is here!

In this episode, we reflect on their 2024 fanfiction journeys and podcast highlights. We discuss notable shifts in fandom dynamics, including the growing conversation around engagement and the impact of binge-reading culture on commenting. We share their favourite reads and writers of the year, personal writing milestones, and thoughts on scenes or lines we especially enjoyed creating. We also highlight some fun podcast statistics and celebrate milestones, like our interview on @mindthetagspod.

As you will see, this episode comes with a bittersweet announcement: Lani (@copper_dust) will be stepping back as a regular co-host in 2025. While this was a tough decision for her mostly due to IRL circumstances, I (@pebblysand) want to express my deepest gratitude for Lani’s incredible contributions to the podcast. Lani, thank you for your hard work, your insights, and the amazing conversations we've shared—on and off the mic. I will miss you so dearly! 💛

But for me, this isn’t goodbye! I (@pebblysand) am thrilled to share that the podcast will continue with a new co-host: @btelling, aka Nargles15 on AO3! 🎙️ You may know her for her brilliant dystopian fanfiction The Squib or her guest episode from season one (check it out here!). We’re already hard at work brainstorming fresh ideas for the new season, which will launch in late January 2025. Have suggestions? Let us know—we’d love your input!

Thank you all for an amazing 2024. Your support, comments, and enthusiasm mean the world to us. Here’s to more creativity, connection, and fandom fun in 2025. Wishing you a joyful end to the holiday season! 🎄✨

This week, we mention: 

Books: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan ; Normal People by Sally Rooney ; Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt ; The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Fandoms: Harry Potter ; The Good Wife ; Spooks ; Peaky Blinders ; The Song of Achilles

Fics: castles by pebblysand ; Merry Men by copper_dust ; Check the Spindle by copper_dust

Films: Small Things Like These (2024 adaptation)

Podcasts: [Mind The Tags] Interview with Lani and Jo ; [The Fanfic Writers' Craft] S3E5. Motifs & Symbolism ; [The Fanfic Writers' Craft] S3E6. Money, Business & Economics ; [The Fanfic Writers' Craft] S3E1. Audience ; [The Fanfic Writers' Craft] S3E4. Use of Time in Narrative ; [The Fanfic Writers' Craft] S2E4. Writing Dystopian Hellscapes with @Nargles15

TV: The Good Wife ; 

Other: Sally Rooney Is Irish (essay)

Our inspirations this year were: 

Lani: Baejax and Johaerys (writers in the Song of Achilles fandom)

Jo: Sundew (fic) and the podfic version of castles by josnail

Your recommendations for this week are:

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Wicked (2024 film)

And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts 

The Boys in the Band (original 1970 film)

You can find us online at:

The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi

Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3

Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3

[thenewtzart]

i tried to draw almost every day this year :D heres my 2024 year in art

[lilgreenfox]

My art year in review for 2024! Honestly it felt like a banger year for growin n learnin, I participated in my first zine, worked on several major projects (including 3x major arcana tarot decks, over 60 cards total!) and drew a ton of fun characters! Lookin forward to continuin to experiment n get even better in 2025 ✌️🎨💖✨

[voicesforvoices]

2024: The Year Everything Changed | Episode 155

[andymakesgames]

Andy's 2024 Year in Review

I tend to work on a lot of small projects with a smattering of larger ones mixed in. Often I end the year thinking I didn't do all that much, but then I start going through my posts and realize that I did more than I thought! Hard to believe that stuff I did last January was this year!

I've fallen out of the habit of doing these year-in-review posts, which is a shame, but I'm turning that around right now! Here's a quick look at all the things I made last year.

EMMA

Probably the biggest thing for me is another successful year of the coop I'm a part of, EMMA Technology Cooperative. After a somewhat tough 2023, we bounced back this year. Seeing us survive a lean time and watching the coffers refill in the past year really drove home the value of organizing around cooperation as opposed to infinite growth. And if you're reading this and in need of a creative technologist, please drop us a line!

Taper - January

A the start of this year I was on the editorial board of Taper, online literary journal for computational poetry. I only assisted with one issue (which I also contributed to!) but it was a very new experience for me and I'm happy I could be a part of it!

A few years ago I kind of stumbled into the occasional piece of digital poetry without ever realizing. I was doing a literal poetry reading when I realized that I write poems from time to time. It's very fun that my practice occasionally pulls me in unexpected directions.

MAGFest - January

Every year, we bring all of the games in the Arcade Commons collection to the Music and Games Festival just outside of Washington DC. It is our biggest show of the year by a mile and I love it every time. There is a DIY spirit to MAGFest that really sets it apart from any other con I've been to. We're well underway for 2025 as I write this. As I frequently do, I emceed a bunch of our tournaments.

The Algorithm - February

What a fun project this was! Alia ElKattan and Lujain Ibrahim contacted me about their Mozilla Foundation-funded project to explain how algorithmic feeds work. I created modular P5JS animations to serve as the "content" for their app.

They found me via the P5 tweetcarts I had been posting during the pandemic. I got to explore some of those same ideas without the super tight character restrictions.

Check it out here.

EMMA Skillshare - March

I did a small workshop on getting PICO-8 to communicate with Javascript. This was the basis for my project Pico Pond which I wrote about on the EMMA Blog.

This skillshare took those ideas and presented them in a livestream, which you can watch here.

Our Generation - May

I was contacted by Nick Montfort to submit a piece of computer generated poetry for a small-run book called Our Generation: Programs + Computer-Generated Texts. I channeled my inner Jenny Holzer for this and really enjoyed it. The full src appears at the top of the page and it was interesting to factor that in to make sure the output exactly filled the page. I keep thinking it would be fun to do a series using this size restriction but I haven't done it yet.

You can see my full page here.

Tastebud Tapdancer - May

You've been swallowed by a giant serpent but you're trying to make the best of it.

A little video game with a source code of just 500 characters! Made for TweetTweetJam 9 You can play it here.

The Indomitable Rocket Dog - June

Around this point in the year is where I started working on my current project, The Indomitable Rocket Dog. I'm enjoying this game so much. I haven't made a real twitchy arcade game since PARTICLE MACE, which just celebrated its 10th birthday. It is still very early but I feel really good about this one!

After MAGFest 2024 I was percolating on physics-y arcade games mostly because I am so deeply in love with Hoverburger by Nick Santaniello. Before I knew it my love of N++ was mixed in there as well.

I'm writing all of my own physics in C++ because I had a vague sense of how I want it to feel and it's a hobby project so I can do what I want.

I've been documenting my development on it in a mastodon thread.

Isabelle Poppy And Bling - August

OK, this one isn't new at all! This is a flash game I made in 2009 for musician Justin Braun. But this year I got it playable on the web again!

Like so many game developers my age, I got my start with Macromedia Flash. This game felt like the culmination of my style at the time, which was heavily influenced by Animutation. I was starting to be more deliberate with my collage style as opposed to aiming for totally random elements. I think I got paid $600 for it, which felt huge at the time.

1K Pac-Man - September

Another size coded game. This time it's as faithful a recreation of Pac-Man as I could muster in 1024 bytes of source code. All of the ghost logic is accurate to the original!

You can play it here. I'm very pleased with the mouth animation.

I made it for PICK-1K Jam 2024. I do wish I had read the page a little more carefully though. The jam required compressed source to be 1024 bytes and I did raw source. The game is only 723 compressed bytes so I had a lot of room to expand, but by the time I realized that I had painstakingly trimmed and optimized my code and I couldn't imagine untangling it. Oops.

Cloud Gobblers - November

Arcade Commons received a grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council to create an arcade machine showing a collection of games that incorporate weather data into the gameplay. EMMA was commissioned to make one of the games. Cloud Gobblers is a snake-style game where the playfield is a video satellite field of global cloud coverage over a period of 48 hours.

This was the first time all of the members of EMMA worked together on one project!

Three Tapestries - October

I didn't make many pen plotter drawings this year, but I really liked this one. You can see the full thing here.

It's currently still available in my shop! Until somebody buys it it will be hanging on the wall in my office.

Lever Up Jam - December

Back in 2021, I worked with Matt Lepage on an alt-control game jam called Jam Jam Revolution. We prepped a parts list so all participants could build the same controller and make games for it. This year we decided to dust off that idea with the Lever Up Jam. This time there will be a full-sized cabinet at MAGFest that the games can be played on!

My favorite TweetCarts / Postcarts This Year

I no longer use Twitter, but I have been making the occasional tweetcart (a PICO-8 sketch with source code 280 bytes or less) and posting them on tumblr and mastodon. But there was an exciting development towards the end of the year! Lexaloffle, the creator of Pico-8 created a section on the BBS for 300 char or less "Postcarts", so we now have a centralized home for these little byte-sized demos.

Here are three of my favorite postcarts that I made this year:

Spinning Cube v3 - April

p=pset::_::cls()for i=0,99do u=0s=i/4+t()/5x=64+sin(s)*39a=64+sin(s+.25)*39y=39+cos(s)*9b=39+cos(s+.25)*9line(x,y,a,b,6)for k=0,99do if x>a and i<4and k<50then line(x,y+k,a,b+k,k>48and 7or 9+i)p(x,y+k,7)p(a,b+k)end v=pget(i,k)u+=v if(v>6)break if(u>0)p(i,k,8)end end flip()goto _

Big year for making things spin. You can check out my tumblr post to see all my attempts at perfecting this spinning cube. The outlines were the real cherry on top for me.

Balatro Spinning Card - May

a=abs::_::cls()e=t()for r=0,46do for p=0,1,.025do j=sin(e)*20k=cos(e)*5f=1-p h=a(17-p*34)v=a(23-r)c=1+min(23-v,17-h)%5/3\1*6u=(r-1)/80z=a(p-.2)if(e%1<.5)c=a(r-5)<5and z<u+.03and(r==5or z>u)and 8or 8-sgn(h+v-9)/2 g=r+39pset((64+j)*p+(64-j)*f,(g+k)*p+(g-k)*f,c)end end flip()goto _

This was so hard to make! I can't believe I did it. I wrote a giant writeup breaking down the 279 byte source code on the EMMA blog.

Fuji - October

pal({7,12,140,13,129,1,5,8,8,14,142,143,7},1)r=rnd::_::x=r(128)y=r(128)c=9+y/26-2+r(1.5) if(y<((x+40)/6)^1.6and y<((178-x)/6)^1.6and y<79+r(2))c=2.5-sgn(y-45-sin(x/21)*r(4))*1.5+r(2.5-sgn(x-69-r(8)-y/3+25)*.7) pset(x,128-y,c)a=r(1)d=r(25)pset(28+sin(a)*d,30+cos(a)*d,9)goto _

I made this during some downtime on a vacation to Japan. I was hoping to see Fuji the next day and the clouds wound up being kind to us, giving an amazing view.

I almost never make representational art and I was really happy with how this turned out.

That's it! I hope you all have a great 2025!

[jpmorrow-art]

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[urbanadventureleague]

A reflection on the Society in 2023, and what’s ahead for 2024

Hello all, another year has passed here at SoTS HQ, so time to take stock of things. 2023 marked ten years of Society of Three Speeds, but you wouldn’t have known it if you weren’t paying attention. Yeah, I said something earlier in the year about doing “something special” for the milestone, but nothing happened. There were also no rides, and the Three Speed October Challenge saw light…

[energy-5]

Reflecting on 2023, it's been a year of remarkable progress in our EV installation endeavors.

🌱Each project has brought us closer to a more sustainable future, marking a significant step in our journey.

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate these achievements and eagerly look forward to the innovations and opportunities that await in 2024.

Wishing everyone a season of joy and a new year filled with promise!

[secondlife]

Read the Second Life Year in Review with reflections on 2023 and a hint at what to expect in 2024! https://second.life/2023yearinreview

[aniawysockaus]

2024: A Year of Clarity and Impact

In a world often filled with distractions and unpredictability, this year allowed me to hone in on what truly matters—both professionally and personally.

It’s been a journey marked by breakthroughs, obstacles, and meaningful growth, each shaping a clearer vision for the path ahead.

With that clarity, I’m reflecting on the milestones and meaningful moments that made 2024 so transformative.

Here’s a look back at what unfolded this year:

Breaking Ground in Tech

2024 ushered in exciting opportunities in the tech space, including attending Apple’s WWDC and Google I/O in person for the very first time.

A defining highlight was at HLTH Foundation—witnessing a historic moment where a person regained movement after paralysis through the power of a brain implant. A glimpse into the future of health tech.

Rootd’s Growing Impact

While those tech experiences were incredible, the most profound sense of impact came through Rootd’s continued growth and mission.

The numbers speak volumes.

This year, Rootd helped stop 5,846,572 panic attacks using our Rootr tool—millions of moments of calm during personal storms.

We also proudly claimed the #1 ranking for anxiety apps. Seeing Rootd featured on the App Store homepage felt like a dream come true—and a major affirmation of our purpose.

Global Connections

As Rootd expanded, so did its reach around the world.

I had the privilege of speaking on panels and representing our mission in eight cities, five countries, and two continents.

We made impactful connections through events like Behavioral Health Tech, HLTH Inc., ViVE, MAU Vegas, and C100.

One unforgettable moment was being part of a TED Conference—surrounded by bold thinkers and game-changing ideas.

Personal Milestones

2024 wasn’t just professionally rewarding—it was rich in personal joy and adventure too.

Some standout highlights:

Immersing myself in 30 different books

Seeing LeBron James play live in Los Angeles

Learning blacksmithing from the ground up

Treasuring special time with my grandmother’s sisters

Experiencing self-driving technology with Waymo

Attending dream concerts from childhood favorite artists

Empowering Others

Alongside my personal wins, giving back was a central part of the year.

I had the chance to connect with aspiring app founders, offering guidance and mentorship. I also actively participated in—and hosted—women’s networking events that fostered real community.

These shared spaces of growth and support were among the year’s most rewarding experiences.

Embracing the Journey

Of course, not everything went as planned.

A promising program didn’t materialize, a long RFP process didn’t land, and I missed out on an award despite being a top-five finalist.

November, in particular, brought a wave of both personal and professional hurdles.

Still, as I celebrate two years of fully committing to Rootd, I’m incredibly grateful for the support system that’s helped me weather it all.

Conclusion

The ups and downs of 2024 taught me a powerful lesson.

Clarity isn’t just about seeing the future more clearly—it’s also about valuing the road behind you and the people who’ve walked it with you.

With two full years of entrepreneurship under my belt and a strong community behind me, I feel ready to take on whatever 2025 brings.

Here’s to a new year of purpose, progress, and possibility! Visit : https://aniawysocka.com/

[captaincatwoodson]

2024 Trail Running Recap – A Year of Elevation, Exploration & Community 🏃‍♂️🏔️

Total Runs: 70 Miles Logged: 300 Elevation Climbed: 29,429 ft 🚀

"Step forward, climb higher, embrace every mile."

2024 was all about pushing boundaries, exploring rugged landscapes, and embracing every climb, race, and challenge. Each run added to a story of resilience, adventure, and steady progression across Montana’s breathtaking trails.

❄️ Winter Foundation – Finding Strength in the Cold

"Keep moving, even when the air is sharp and the days are short."

🔥 New Year’s Day Run – Jan 1 – 3.90 miles | 44 min 🏁 First run of the year! Cold air, fresh energy, and the commitment to movement.

🐉 Year of the Dragon Run – Feb 10 – 3.6 miles | 40 min 11 sec 🔥 Running in honor of the Lunar New Year—embracing transformation, power, and wisdom to fuel the miles ahead.

🏔️ Mount Jumbo Trail – Feb 17 – 6.48 miles | 1 hr 26 min | 2,326 ft gain 💪 Relentless inclines + stunning Missoula views—early start was key to avoid crowds.

🌿 Spring Breakthrough – Longer Miles, Stronger Efforts

"Expand your limits—every climb makes you stronger."

🌄 Saint Mary Peak Trail – Mar 20 – 7.2 miles | 2 hrs 1 min | 2,490 ft gain 🚀 Pure endurance—high-altitude challenge, rocky terrain, and biting winds at the summit.

💐 Don’t Fence Me In 12K Trial Run – Apr 6 – 7.97 miles | 2 hrs 3 min | 1,124 ft gain 🐕 Legendary trail race, wildflowers, and elevation practice ahead of May’s race day!

☀️ Summer – Balancing Speed, Strategy & Recovery

"Train smart, run free."

⚡ The Augúst (56th Edition) – Aug 22 – 3.15 miles | 31 min 17 sec | 121 ft gain 🏆 Late-summer speed check—a flat, fast 5K built for pacing strategy & precision.

🍂 Fall Push – Technical Terrain & Racing High Elevation

"Strength comes from struggle."

🌄 48th Mount Helena Run – Sept 21 – 5.75 miles | 1 hr 8 sec | 1,451 ft gain 🔥 A race that tested mountain endurance—switchbacks, breathtaking ridgeline views, and a huge elevation challenge.

☀️ Helena Sun Run – Oct 5 – 3.12 miles | 36 min 4 sec | 5 ft gain 🔋 Racing for clean energy—supporting solar installations at the local food share facility.

🔥 Final Reflections & Looking Ahead to 2025

📈 2024 was all about consistency, endurance, and discovering new trails—each run added depth to the journey, building toward bigger goals ahead.

2025 brings higher climbs, longer efforts, and structured racing. Time to step forward—Montana’s trails are calling!

[notesbycope]

Reviewing 2024, some new favourites made it to my VSCO photo gallery (Let’s just hope that one day the VSCO officials will revert to letting guests see users’ full gallery via the browser without needing an account/the app):

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Jan 2025