Last year I wrote that I was going to be dropping a number of things. Instead I took on more. Was doing so a good idea? Probably not.

The biggest thing was getting a new job by far, and that has dominated a lot of this year, and perhaps that’s the way it should be. I’ve also done a bit of traveling to places familiar, and I think I’ve shot more gigs than I normally do. Done more hiking and grown more plants. However, I’ve done less work on music and far less writing than I would have liked, and I’m a bit backlogged in terms of publishing. Not great.

It has been a tough year, but a good year. Still dealing with stuff from the previous job, dealing with health stuff too, but gradually I’m getting into a better position in life, and that’s nice. But I need to work out how to get back on track with everything else, and how to balance it all.

Photography, whilst busier than prior years… I’ve soured quite a lot on it, but I’m giving it another however long and I’ll see how it goes. But I’m done with the ego and the one-way networking. I’m done with the carrot dangling, and I’m not feeling it much anymore. Hardly touched the camera since getting it back from servicing, haven’t missed using it, and that’s fine. Do have it with me at the moment though.

I’m currently sitting in a motel outside of Sydney. Cicadas and birds are making their sounds, and in this small and likely old room everything is easy. My partner is getting ready for us to head out. Nothing fancy; just something easy to eat. We’re going to also watch the sunset, go to sleep early and get up early for a picnic under the stars. Nice easy things. Tomorrow is a new year, but it’s also just another day, but it’ll be nice to do something pleasant, and hopefully the rest of it is filled with more pleasant stuff than stressful.

2025? Bring it on.