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2023: Back to the Beautiful Basics

2023 December 31
by Stanley Quan

Going into this year, I was hopeful to find two things: a place of my own and love (again).

The former didn’t happen. The Bay Area housing market is a beast I still plan to conquer some day.

But one out of two ain’t too bad… I found love again.

This year, I feel like I went back to the basics and everything just flowed from there. I got back to doing the things that I love, found love along the way, and got to do more of those things with the person that I love.

Being out in nature is when I feel most free and I was fortunate to explore some of the most beautiful places on Earth: New Zealand and Banff. They had been on my travel bucket list for the longest time and neither disappointed one bit. My year was filled with breathtaking waterfalls, lakes, and peaks.

Outside of these faraway lands, I made a concerted effort to go on more hikes close to home as well. And at the top of one of those hikes, I suddenly found myself with a girlfriend. Luckily she’s one that also likes to get out and see the beauty in nature. I’m grateful to be able share in discovering more of that beauty with someone beautiful. See what I did there? ;)

More beautiful things are in store for 2024! Hoping to take some big next steps in life and love.

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