2024 Past Year Review
01 / Positive Developments
- Tried the horse with no name.
- Running and keeping the momentum. Ran my 2024 Half Marathon in Hong Kong and completed my first full marathon in Kanazawa.
- Returned to snowboarding after several years away.
- Maintained a dedicated routine for physical stretching.
- Kept the intentional practice of conducting a yearly review.
- Finally resolved the long-standing acne problem, hopefully for good.
- Invested in high-quality, functional gear — focusing on waterproof shoes and durable soft shells.
- Enjoyed cooperative gaming sessions with friends.
- Contributed by donating blood.
- Celebrated moments by playing with fireworks and watching fireflies in summer.
- Revisited old childhood schools and hometown spaces.
- Explored culinary training by learning to cook seafood.
- Committed to gym routines, working out consistently with jump ropes and kettlebells.
- Indulged in the relaxation of long hot baths.
- Refined my specialty coffee setup by trying the AeroPress brewing method.
- Listened to analog vinyl records at home to unplug.
- Completed a comprehensive physical body check-up for the first time in years.
- Upgraded daily routines by changing the shower head.
- Experienced the breathtaking midnight sun and walked peacefully on open moss.
- Disconnected entirely by living in the wild surrounded by sheep.
02 / Deliberate Clearances
Reviewing the friction points and unexpected challenges that surfaced throughout the year. Acknowledging these limitations allows for sharper intention moving forward.
- Struggled with maintaining a high level of daily motivation and strict training discipline during mid-season lulls.
- Experienced physical obstacles, including a sprained ankle and dental pain, which required managing pacing and physical expectations.
- Missed the sub-4 hour execution target at the Kanazawa Marathon, providing clear analytical data for subsequent running timelines.
03 / The Annual Questionnaire
Golden Slumbers by Kōtarō Isaka
Naked
Perfect Days
Sharing a meal with the whole family during Chinese New Year
Getting rid of the acne problem once and for all
Finishing the full marathon within 4 hours
Ate crab meat fried rice
More deep-seated discipline and structural motivation to achieve my goals
Focusing heavily on the raw utility and core function of the clothes
Knowing with absolute clarity that there are people out there who need me
Froggy Chiu
The ongoing US / China geopolitical conflict
My close friend currently based in Scotland
This year was less about meeting new individuals and more about deeply reconnecting with old friends
The harsh reality that the people you deeply treasure can be gone in a single minute