In 2023, much like the preceding year, a myriad of significant events unfolded in my life. Despite engaging in various pursuits, I find myself not entirely content with the outcomes. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped the year.

Among the highlights, I enjoyed a well-deserved vacation, exchanged vows with the love of my life, and celebrated a commendable advancement in both salary and position within my current job. This progression brings me a step closer to realizing my overarching ambition of becoming a Senior Software Developer. In addition to my professional endeavors, I undertook freelance development projects to augment my income, specifically to contribute to the financing of my wedding. I successfully accomplished three out of the five goals I had set for myself in 2023. Regrettably, the principal objective of maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle eluded me, and I am mindful of its significance as early signs of its neglect have surfaced.

Looking ahead to 2024, I am determined not to sideline my health-related goals. Despite the challenges, I am resolute in prioritizing a healthy lifestyle. Anyway, here are my goals for the upcoming year:

Goals for 2024 - On Going

  • Read ten or more books

    Since I now own a Kindle, it’s been way easier to read the books I was trying to before.

  • Unlike 2022, I did actually read way more in 2023. Still, it wasn't ten books, but I'm somewhat happy with the outcome. For this year, I intend to read those ten books and more if possible.

  • Maintain a healthy diet and life style

    No need to explain.

  • Try to gain at least one salary raise this year

    No need to explain.

  • Just like in 2023, I'm not looking for a new job. I'm happy with the current one I have right now, and sometimes I do some freelancing since my contract allows it. I find it more fulfilling than switching the context as a whole with a new Job.

  • Travel at least Twice

    No need to explain. My wife enjoys traveling a lot, so I do need to go to another city/state/country most of the time to make her happy.

  • Publish one Gem at ruby gems website

    I never had this in mind, but in 2023, I started the development of one Gem, and I intend to finish it and publish in 2024..

  • Start a sideproject and finish it

    Like the Ruby Gem goal, I feel like I’m getting pushed out of the new stuff in the Rails ecosystem. I believe that is important to me to be up-to-date with the tech and tools available. In the end, I am just thinking of creating a small application with it.

  • Get more experience to reach the level of a Senior developer

    No need to explain.