Post-2025
2025 in Retrospect
An unordered list of things that have changed in my life in 2025. Generally for the better, too. I've never done one of these before so I don't have a "Pre-2025" to compare with but maybe I will next year!
- Reconnected with some old highschool friends. They're not perfect but they're still friends
- Started getting really into reading. Technically this started approx. December 2024 with me wanting to read the Witcher series after loving the latter 2 games and the TV show, however I'd say it took off after I finished the book collection when I started reading other books. That was in 2025 for sure. I've read roughly 40 books this year which is a TON.
- Made some progress un-"jeans and band t-shirt"-ifying my wardrobe. Emphasis on some.
- Removed the last connections I had with my ex. Sorting objects, accounts, names on paperwork, etc. It took a couple years somehow...
- Started rock climbing, up to a single V5 boulder and I think a 5.11+ top rope (A very soft one though, I barely top rope). I've been in love with climbing as an outlet for energy, a way to get more fit, and an incredibly fun social experience for someone who sucks at being publicly social.
- Also, resumed fairly regular gym-ing as a result of rock climbing. Doing the same lifts over and over is a lot less boring when you have specific goals you're motivated towards.
- Got more tattoos
- Stopped using Spotify in favor of local files
- Slowed down on a lot of social media apps. Uninstalled some, turned off notifications and put blockers on others I can't fully uninstall.
- Went on more hikes and general nature walks
- Switched from Windows to Linux on my main home PC. Lots of hurdles but I want to use computers less not more so that is kinda fine with me. Now my computer is a very focused machine that I use for 2-3 tasks and not much else.
- Went to more concerts and events, some big some small.