As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the memorable moments, achievements, and experiences that shaped the year. From personal growth to unforgettable travels, here’s a look back at the highlights of the year.
🔗 Life
- We held a housewarming celebration for our newly purchased duplex in my hometown.
- I enjoyed quality time with family, exploring local temples and other points of interest in the surrounding area.
- Bought a new scooty - Yamaha Fascino 125Fi
- Overcame my long-standing fear of driving in traffic and became comfortable navigating the city roads.
- Explored numerous food places, cafes, etc in Hyderabad, India,
- Made countless memories with friends, whether it was traveling around the city or enjoying late-night tea sessions.
🔗 Travel
This year was a treasure trove of travel adventures. Here’s a list of the incredible destinations I explored:
- Dandeli
- Pondicherry
- Kodaikanal
- North Goa
- South Goa
- Gokarna
- Honnavar
- Murdeshwar
- Chennai
🔗 Projects / OSS
This year, while I made some progress on personal projects and open-source contributions, I wasn’t able to dedicate as much time as I would have liked. However, I remain committed to these endeavors and plan to prioritize writing blog posts more regularly and dedicating more time to side projects in the coming year.
- Personal Expense Application ( Will open-source it soon)
- EventFlow (🔄 Real-time CDC tool)
- S3 Log Aggregator (Go)
- Personal Blog Manager (Draft, Publish Posts)
- Contributed to GitHub CLI:
- Contributed to CNCF Jaeger:
- Contributed to Permify :
2024 was a year of balancing personal milestones, travel adventures, and professional pursuits. I’m grateful for the experiences and lessons learned, and I’m looking forward to continuing this journey in the new year.