In May 2024, while in Iceland, you went snorkeling for the first time—despite not knowing how to swim. What you thought would be easy turned into a real challenge, but you made it through. The breathtaking views of the Silfra fissure made every moment worthwhile.
In June 2024, you went to the shooting range for the first time. The experience was both thrilling and nerve-wracking, but you surprised yourself by actually hitting the center several times.
In October 2024, you witnessed the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights. Aurora chasing led you to see the mesmerizing dancing lights in the sky on two separate occasions. Though fainter to the naked eye than through a lens, the experience felt surreal, almost like being on a natural high.
In April 2024, you began volunteering at the hospital, offering companionship to patients in the stroke and geriatric units. You made some deep connections and felt inspired by each patient's life stories.
In October 2024, you challenged yourself to play pickleball to become like every tech girl out there. After almost two hours of play, you quickly realized that pickleball wasn't your thing. Even though it wasn't your favorite, you enjoyed stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new.
In November 2024, you visited your 4th ever Disneyland in Paris, getting closer to your goal of visiting every park. After getting on a roller coaster, you quickly realized that your body wasn't quite the same as before, but that didn’t stop you. You made sure to hit all the rides and fully embraced the magic of Disneyland, despite the changes.
