One Year of Blogging
A Look Back at My Journey
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This is not gonna be a regular blog about my week like the other ones.
It's the first anniversary of this blog (it was 8th October, but let's pretend it's today), so let's recap how it started and what all things have happened since then.
How It All Started
It all began when I went to Buildspace Dubai to showcase my project Getfriendly (which has been paused for quite a long time now, but it's dear to me, so someday I'll pick it up unless someone solves the problem).
At the conference, Farza (CEO of Buildspace) mentioned that he maintained a blog for 3 years straight, where he regularly published his learnings and life experiences.
Eventually, that blog led to an investment because it showed his credibility and growth.
I thought that was so cool, not just because he got an investment, but because he could look back on any part of his life.
I decided to start my blog.
To be more transparent this wasn’t my first writing stint, wrote around 12 technical articles before starting this
Highlights of the Year
Career growth: I worked at a company building an awesome Android app and learned Android development myself.
Personal projects: I have tried multiple projects of my own, including Investment Advisor, AI Influencer, Conversational Catalyst, and now Scriptwriter (which is going well).
Fitness journey: I was pretty regular at Muay Thai but had to sadly stop because of location issues. So, I started swimming.
Travel adventures: I went on multiple trips, with Thailand being the most significant and Coldplay being the highlight. I also went to Mumbai to see off a friend and attended another's wedding in Hyderabad.
Health and wellness: I started getting more considerate about my health and got multiple checkups done. I think my Vitamin D levels must be good by now, and I'm gonna try some Magnesium next.
Entertainment: I watched so many dope shows, and we had such a lit New Year's party, especially because some people can't contain their booze! 🥴
Lifestyle changes: I bought a Kindle and moved away from self-help to fiction books.
Fun memories: Went to watch the movie Inside Out 2 with friends where we all dressed up as characters from the movie.
Challenges and Lessons
Balancing blogging with other commitments was a challenge, and I left blogging for some time due to random lazy reasons. However, I've learned the importance of consistency and hope to keep up the tempo
Most of the Original Bangalore Gang is gone, but change is the only constant in life; we gotta stay strong (yo, it rhymed!).
Looking Forward
In the coming year, I plan to continue to grow in my career, explore new projects, and share my experiences through this blog.
If you've come this far, do engage with the blog and let me know what you like/dislike about the format and what can be improved. Ice cream on me for everyone who engages! 😜 Also, feel free to share your own memorable experiences from the past year or your goals for the coming year in the comments below.
If you've made it to the end of this rambling odyssey, you're either deeply invested or incredibly bored at work - either way, I'll take it! What resonated with you? What would you like to read more about? Drop a comment with your thoughts and your own year's highlights - think of it as leaving your mark on this little corner of the internet. Here's to making the rest of 2024 count🌟
PS - Shoutout to Sarthak for carefully reviewing these blogs like a pro and feel free to check where this journey started from, it’s linked below
BONUS MEDIA
