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2024: A Year of Firsts

Hey, everyone! Merry Christmas! Crazy to think that we're basically a week from 2025. It's been quite a year.

In truth, 2024 has by far been the most eventful year of my life. I graduated high school, bought myself a new (to me) car, started college, and much, much more. So many great things have happened, and I'm extremely grateful for my new experiences this year.

But not everything has been perfect. I fell out of touch with one of my best friends, something that took a while to come to terms with. I fell in love and lost; I'm still moving on from the breakup. I fell into a rut that I'm still climbing out of.

2024 has been a mixed bag, but it's also been a year of firsts. I've been able to do so many new things this year. I've met loads of new people. But most importantly, compared to the person I was in January, I'm way different now. And that's not a bad thing.

My hobbies and interests keep me going, and this blog continues to be my favorite place to share them with the world. As crazy as 2024 has been, my love for photography, computers, and gadgets of all kinds has persisted.

I have no idea what 2025 will bring, but I know this: My creative endeavors aren't going anywhere. So, stay tuned. I'll catch you in the next one. ;)

My Corolla met a Carrera this year! Sadly, the Porsche is not mine. ;)

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