As the calendar turned to 2025, I found myself swept up in the whirlwind of life, leaving little time to sit down and reflect in a blog post. The start of the new year brought with it a surge of responsibilities—both personal and professional—that demanded my full attention. Between juggling academic requirements for my 1st semester of the Masters course, reconnecting with my hobbies during the holidays, and setting my own goals for the year ahead, I barely had a moment to pause.