Year in Review ~ 2023
Hey!
As the tradition, I’m writing this letter for you, my future self. This is a review of the year 2023.
What went well this year?
I learn how to ski the first time. It was a very exciting experience. Went down the blue slope for the first time. Will try again next time if anybody want to invite me for ski trip. The ski challet we stayed at was super nice, comes with Sauna and all wooden furnishings.
I got to travel to couple places this year. Visited Google London office. Love all the creative post-it characters all around the office glass walls. In summer, we had a UX summit to meet everyone in my org in NYC, it was very nice to finally meet everyone on person.
We also did our marriage registry in Copenhagen. It was a nice and quiet ceremony. We also travel around Denmark, to many different cities, Billund (where the Lego HQ is), Vejle & Aarhus.
What didn’t go so well this year?
It’s tech winter. A lot of companies do massive layoffs. The overall mood is very grim. I lost both my manager and my ex-manager. I hope they are doing better now.
I am dealing with tons of migraine attack this year. Went to neurologist to figure it out, she prescribed me with this CGRP Antibody shot to reduct the amount of attacks, so far it has been working quite well. I hope I can figure out a way to manage and reduce the attacks.
What did I learn this year?
Take things one day at a time.
Things are changing fast and daily. Bad news comes and goes. Take time to process the things.
2024 is going to be a tough year. Brace yourself, you will manage through. Remember to cherish all the small moments.
Cheers,
Edo from 2023