Looking back on 2024: a year of change

You know how we all say we'll do a year-end reflection, but it usually gets pushed back? Well, this time, I actually got it done quickly - just an hour!
 
Taking time to reflect feels like catching up with an old friend - it helps me appreciate all the big moments, tough spots, and growth along the way. Here's what made 2024 special:
 
The Big Stuff
 
Retiring was huge! It happened so fast - I was running global workshops right until the end, barely having any time to say proper goodbyes. But wow, the moment I stepped away? There was such a sense of freedom. It felt like putting down a backpack I didn't even know I was carrying. Now can explore my creative side without constraints.
 
One of my proudest developments was getting my confidence back with Talkshow Rivals. The project had me doubting myself for a while, but working with amazing people like Amol, Sara, Sarah, and Craig helped me believe in it again.
 
And speaking of Sara - watching her start a job at the German Space Agency was absolutely incredible. Though I can't take any credit, seeing her step into space security just fills me with joy.
 
Dreams for 2025

1. Finally getting Talkshow Rivals from my head to the screen - selling the script would be amazing
2. Doing steady and interesting work as a content developer and ghostwriter
3. Going on an incredible sea voyage (best retirement gift ever!) from Australia to Singapore on a bulk carrier
4. Publishing my Tornado Anna children's book with Josi's beautiful illustrations

Looking back, 2024 was all about transitions - letting go of the familiar and embracing new adventures. 

Frozen composition

White cat at window 

Yellow and puce walls, blue skies 
My heart, filled with joy.

This year’s theme: explore

This year’s theme is going to be “Explore”. This theme feels expansive and full of possibility—an invitation to venture beyond the familiar and discover new horizons.
 
Exploration can take many forms. It might mean travelling to a place I’ve never been, learning a new skill I’ve always wanted to learn, or delving into ideas and cultures that challenge my perspectives. It’s about curiosity, growth, and the courage to step outside of my comfort zone.
 
For me, exploration is as much about the inner journey as it is about the outer one. What will I learn about myself through these experiences? How will I grow and change? These are the questions I’ll be carrying with me throughout the year.