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My 2024 — Spirituality, Thin Walls, and A Boost
And my 2025 resolutions
As another year ends, it often feels like the old one has just begun. Not this time, though. January 2024 feels like a lifetime ago, and what a year it has been.
Beginning of the year
At the start of 2024, I was still wrapping up a job I’d been eager to leave behind for a long time. I craved a fresh start and a break, so I created one for myself. Just a month after my last workday, I flew to Ubud, Bali. I didn’t plan much — apart from booking my flight and an Airbnb for the first month. All I knew was that I wanted an exotic adventure.
Bali brought a mix of experiences: spiritual breakthroughs, foodgasms, frustrations, disappointments, moments of healing, and a deep sense of gratitude.
If there was one thing I learned for a future trip, it was this: Don’t depend on income earned during travel to fund your journey. Instead, set enough money aside before setting off. Save enough to cover expenses and leave room for fun and pleasure, which already brings me to my New Year’s Resolution Number 1 for 2025:
