“Think
only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.”
—
Jane
Austen
I’m
slow in my New Year’s appreciations, given how numerous holiday
preparations and celebrations in November and December
consume
my life.
That said, I wanted to look back at 2024 to remind myself of the
highlights that brought joy to me amid occasional
heartache and disappointment...and in the face of the anxieties,
hardships, and challenges I — and the world — face in 2025. The
Jane Austen quote I used in my last blog post encouraged
my usually pessimistic self to reflect on positive
events
that uplifted us throughout 2024. It
comes as no surprise
they’re mostly
related to games, books, and history. I’m hoping these memories
sustain and
inspire me
through the difficult times ahead.
