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It's hard to believe another year has gone by.

2023 was a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows. After the turmoil of the past few years with the pandemic, I had hopes that this would be a year of healing and positive change. In some ways it was, but there were still plenty of struggles along the way.

Professionally, it was a year of growth for me. In 2020 I made the decision to dive fully back into Bookingjini after taking some time away.

It took a lot of patience and perseverance, but after over a year of effort, my team and I successfully launched major updates to all of our key products.

Of course I have learned a tough lesson about finances. Some debts I accrued put a lot of stress on me, but I'm working hard to pay them off and have learned some good lessons about managing money responsibly.

On a personal level, I'm celebrating 4 wonderful years with my partner Apurba. We've certainly had our share of ups and downs, but through it all, we still cherish, support, and understand each other deeply.

Our relationship makes me believe that anything is possible with compassion and compromise. I'm hopeful that 2024 will see us get married and start the next phase of our lives together ❤️.

I struggled with some health issues this year which gave me a wake up call about my fitness and self care regimen. The combination of stress, and poor diet led to more sickness than I'd like to admit.

I vow that in 2024, my health becomes a top priority no matter how busy I get.

I know there will always be unexpected challenges in life, but I can control how I face them through better habits.

The overarching theme for me this past year was patience and resilience. When tough situations arose, I learned to take a breath, trust in my own abilities, and tackle problems methodically rather than emotionally.

When things still felt out of my control, I practiced accepting what is rather than struggling against forces larger than myself. Progress often happens slowly, and perseverance is key.

In 2023, I strengthened my bonds with technology through working with Python, DevOps, and more. I gained skills that will serve me well in both my design career and my personal projects.

Creativity still holds the top place in my heart, but marrying it with technical skills opens new doors.

As I welcome 2024, I feel hope and determination. This next year will be one of thoughtful, positive change across all areas of my life.

I'm ready to let go of limitations, push beyond my comfort zone, and put my learnings into action. Here's to the coming year being my best one yet!