2025: A Year of Growth and Milestones

December 29, 2025

As I look back at 2025, I’m amazed at how much can happen in twelve months. This year was all about staying consistent, whether it was on the running trail, in a book, or at my desk. Here are some of the highlights from my journey.

📚 Personal Growth & Learning

Spanish Journey: I stayed dedicated to learning Spanish on Duolingo, landing in the top 5% of learners with nearly 46 hours of practice.
Reading Goals: I managed to dive into 44 different books this year. Each one taught me something new or gave me a fresh perspective on the world.

🏃‍♂️ Health & Community

Hitting the Pavement: Fitness was a big priority. I ran over 1,100 kilometers (710 miles)! It wasn't always easy to get out the door, but the discipline was worth it.
Giving Back: I volunteered for two major community events that brought together over 1,000 people. It was rewarding to see the direct impact of local teamwork.

💻 Professional & Creative Achievements

Blogging: My blog saw a lot of activity this year with 20 new posts and a total of 17,000 hits. I’m so grateful to everyone who stopped by to read.
Technical Milestones: At work, I helped deliver major platform capabilities that impacted a Fortune 1 company, specifically focusing on K8s (Kubernetes) and AI.
Sharing Knowledge: I also had the opportunity to step into the classroom, delivering round tables and speeches for an MBA class.

Reflection

This year taught me that small, daily habits—like a quick language lesson or a short run—eventually add up to something huge. Thank you for being part of my 2025!