My ode to 2024

2024, what a year it’s been,  

It raced by faster than I'd ever seen.  

Though there’s still some time for a lucky streak,  

I feel blessed for the highs of each week.  

Started fresh in a brand-new land, (Bhutan)

And now two more stamps are on at hand.  

A new city (Spiti!) graced my way,  

And work took me to Japan, KL, and TH to stay.  

The workload grew, so did the stress,  

But all ended smooth, I must confess.  

Even the ones that didn’t take flight,  

Taught lessons that made the future bright.  

Post-COVID calm, the year has been a neutral start,  

From here, I’d say, life found its heart.  

New friends were made, though some old did stray,  

And family gatherings were fewer this way.  

Low moments knocked, but I stood tall,  

Even two months of no work couldn’t make me fall.  

Depression came, but I turned it aside,  

With a positive outlook as my guide.  

Here’s to 2025, may it be divine,  

With brighter days and moments to shine.