So long, 2024

This year

I traveled 27740* flying miles across 24 flights

I visited 9 countries, 

including two new countries, Nicaragua and Brazil

Two nieces graduated from college

I spent my birthday in Mexico

I changed wards

I finally unpacked all of my books

I went to a niece's wedding

My last living grandparent died**
My student loans were forgiven

I had 2 new hired on the team I supervise, and my team acquired 4 other additional FTEs

I attended my national professional conference in person (for the first time since 2017!)

I attended a family reunion

I did a lot of puzzles

I bought a new laptop

I teased my nephew until his ears turned purple and his hair fell out***

*Once around the world with almost 3000 miles left over
**She was 95, and we are all very happy for her

***Not really, but he was fascinated that I was typing without looking at the screen, so I typed that in and he liked it so much he wanted it included