2023 Wrap Up: A Journey of Code, Beaches, and Resilience 🚀🏖️ Link to heading
As the pages of 2023 turn, let’s go through a series of events—coding escapades, sun-soaked beaches, and the quiet battles fought behind the scenes. Inspired by the wrap-ups from Spotify, YouTube Music, Reddit, and more, let’s delve into the major events that shaped 2023.
1. Miniwordgames.com Launch: 🚀 Link to heading
Embarking on a coding journey, the dilemma of “what to build” led to the birth of miniwordgames.com. This multiplayer web game, fueled by Golang, Vue.js, Docker, and AWS, made waves on Reddit with 50+ upvotes and 20 GitHub stars. Beyond the code, a sleek websockets wrapper enhanced the streaming experience, marking a tech triumph.
2. Goa Getaway: 🏖️ Link to heading
Mid-year, the keyboard took a back seat as I embraced the sun-soaked shores of Goa. From beach bumming to wild parties, every box on the quintessential Goa checklist was ticked. A vacation of firsts and lasts, leaving behind a treasure trove of memories.
3. Job Juggles and Triumphs: 💼 Link to heading
Professional highs and lows marked the journey. Working on a Data streaming module in Golang from POC to production and earning respect from the team was a triumph. However, an enticing job offer in October reshaped Diwali and New Year plans, adding a twist to the career saga and loosing the holidays.
4. Notice Period Negotiations: 📅 Link to heading
The seemingly innocuous notice period revealed its intricacies. Beyond the challenges of cracking a job, negotiating this bureaucratic labyrinth became a marathon. The three months stretched like an eternity, posing questions about the necessity and the weight of the unknown future.
5. Health Hurdles and Professional Hustle: 🩹 Link to heading
Amidst notice period negotiations and career contemplations, life threw a health curveball—eczema and hair fall. Stress skyrocketed, and it felt like my body staged a rebellion. Grateful to have my family support throught this.
6. Looking Ahead to 2024: Balancing Ambitions and Well-Being 🌟 Link to heading
As the ink dries on the pages of 2023, the dawn of 2024 beckons with promises of balance and growth. Here’s a sneak peek into the chapters awaiting:
1. Prioritizing Well-Being: 🌿 Link to heading
In the coming year, the focus shifts from stress to self-care. A commitment to taking fewer burdens and embracing practices that nurture physical and mental well-being takes center stage. It’s a pledge to recharge, rejuvenate, and approach each day with a mindful stride.
2. Open-Source Ventures: 🌐 Link to heading
The journey into open-source ventures deepens. More time is devoted to contributing, collaborating, and expanding the footprint of projects that ignite passion. It’s a commitment to the community, a promise to foster innovation, and a recognition of the power of collective creation.
3. New Job, New Heights: 📈 Link to heading
The professional canvas welcomes a fresh stroke. The commitment is unwavering—navigating challenges, unlocking potentials, and achieving new heights. Each day is an opportunity to contribute, learn, and leave an indelible mark in the professional tapestry.
4. Cherishing Connections: 💖 Link to heading
In the hustle, the pledge is to keep the anchors close. Friends and family become not just a part of the journey but the essence of it. The commitment is to nurture relationships, share laughter, and create memories that stand the test of time.
5. Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Development: 🧘♂️ Link to heading
The hunger for knowledge extends to the spiritual realm. 2024 unfolds as a chapter of not just academic growth but spiritual development—exploring mindfulness, embracing gratitude, and seeking deeper connections with the self and the universe.
As the curtain rises on 2024, it’s a tale of balance, growth, and a commitment to living each chapter to the fullest. Here’s to the unwritten stories, the lessons awaiting, and the journey that promises to be both challenging and rewarding.
Cheers to a new year of possibilities!!!!
