I wrote this in November 2024
Oddly enough, I’m being quite proactive with this post. Perhaps it is a combination of free time, a desire to write something, and a pride of what I’ve done in the past year. We’ll flesh out this post further but it’s nice to get it started while I can.
2024 Things I’m Proud of
Had my best baseball season ever. I exceeded nearly every expectation I set for myself coming into the season, and I made my league’s all-star team. I was more conscious about my hitting, played defense across a multitude of positions, and had some of the best games of my life while friends were attending.
I made baseball cards for my adult league team. I was thrilled with how they turned out. I designed them based off of 2022 Topps sets and made one for each team member that I could photograph.
Wrote a memoir comprising of two essays (Masculinity, and Happiness), 30 quotes I find interesting, and 10 years worth of film photography that I curated
Met with my grandma and recorded conversations about her and my mother growing up. Took her portrait.
Attended the NYPL Library Lions Gala with a blind date. I love dressing up in Black Tie attire.
Canvassed in Pennsylvania for the Election. Something about feminism, getting involved
Donated more money this year than I ever have in my life. This was an intentional effort coming into this year, giving to more causes that I found worthy or invested in. Including friend’s running goals, church tithing, mission trips, and small ways to help my community
Took home my largest earnings ever. Mostly due to Spotify stock, but I’m really proud of the number I earned, even if it’s superficial.
Advanced my photography to a greater level by photographing sports games and and travels.
Officiated the wedding of my two closest friends in New York. I was honored to officiate their wedding in the Bahamas on a cruise.
Attended weddings in four states, intentionally sought out time with friends across the USA.
Obtained one of what I believe to be the best baseball cards of the 21st century.
2025 Goals
Photography project capturing MTA conductors pointing at the signs
Photography of friends in boxes
Monthly passport pictures at Eliz Digital
Video curating my fall outfits
More usage of B&W film photography
Cooking/hosting monthly themed dinners with friends
Surpass six figures in revenue with sportscards
Commit to a Core group through church
Meaning I actively, intentionally, and mindfully show-up at least 25 times over the year
End the year in/having been in a romantic relationship
Start, consistently use, and end the year on a GLP1, goal of losing 40 more pounds (already down 10!)
Find 20 instances of invested rejection throughout the year.
This means I’m challenging and pushing myself in things that matter
Attend 4 black-tie events because dressing up is fun
Mindfully use my Google Calendar to keep track of my life more