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, hereβs a look back at the highlights of the year.
π 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.
 
π 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
 
π 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 (π 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.