Another year done! In 2025 I experienced a lot of new things and hit some big life milestones. I got married, got a new job, started grad school, made new friends, read new books, biked on new routes, and started moontower computer club!

In 2026 I'd like to keep the momentum going but also prioritize my health/well-being while I'm at it. I'd also like to pick up some new skills. Something I have my eye on is learning how to use a sewing machine. I got an old one for free last year and used it for the first time yesterday. Suffice to say, I'm going to need a lot of practice to get the hang of it! I'd also like to learn how to bunny hop on a bike. I've been practicing it, and I've landed it maybe once or twice, but it's not consistent enough for me to feel comfortable trying it to get over a curb at speed. Hopefully 2026 will also be the year that I get some publications out! I'm hoping to be more consistent with blogging, but I have no specific goals around that.

To kick off the year I went on my annual first of the year bike ride - this year I made a route of 46 miles (46=20+26 :D). The first book I'm reading for this year is "Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid". It's been on my shelf for a while, and so far it's a pleasant read.

That's all for now! Happy new year!