diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/2023.mdx b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/2023.mdx index 6fad831b..77533bff 100644 --- a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/2023.mdx +++ b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/2023.mdx @@ -97,7 +97,8 @@ import imagine11 from './images/imagine11.jpg' import imagine12 from './images/imagine12.jpg' import imagine13 from './images/imagine13.jpg' import imagine14 from './images/imagine14.jpg' - +import Networth2023 from './images/Networth2023.png' +import AssetsBreakdown2023 from './images/AssetsBreakdown2023.png' ## Introduction Another eventful year! I managed to complete some big goals and make progress on on others. I somehow managed quite of few projects while still managing to work and deliver on big projects for CourseKey. There were many ups and downs. My parents' health as well as mine didn't do too well this year. However, we have slowly been turning things around and making it better. Like the usual, we still enjoyed our time and had fun. We traveled a bit and got to see some new places. We also got to enjoy some fun events and activities. We also attended a concerts and events. And more importantly, my sister got married and started her next chapter in life! @@ -167,14 +168,15 @@ This project was the theme of this year for the most part! There were so many th TODO add weddingPrep pictures ### DJ-ing I have DJ-ed before for church and even before then. However, for my sister's Henna I was originally going to do it without the DJ setup/equipment! It was going to be just my laptop and nothing else other than a janky Bluetooth speakers setup. Luckily, we managed to get DJ equipment and my other sister took care of the music selection greatly simplifying my life! Since I didn't have to stress about DJ-ing too much, I took on another project which was trying to be an entire band without any musical or rhythm skills 😅 -TODO add pictures of the DJ setup +![DJing](./images/DJing.jpg) ### Music Studio and Soundboard I found and learned a lot about how keyboards work and instead of spending a ton of money on a physical one, I found a virtual software that works on my phone and laptop. This is what [it looks like](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-fruKLzwQ) and this is an [example of an Iraqi sound set](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSh_lN3mnw4) I was planning on using. The best part was the [PC version](https://www.sofeh.com/music-studio-windows/) has a lot more features and can actually program instruments and create my own music! After spending some time with it, I realized it was overkill and I was going a bit overboard with it! I found something simpler to use instead of a full keyboard to replace a band. This cool [virtual sound effects board](https://www.myinstants.com/en/index/us/) to used in case it was needed. ### ChatGPT We all know what ChatGPT does and how useful it can be. To get better at using it I found this [awesome website](https://learnprompting.org/) that teaches everything needed to create awesome prompts. When feeling lazy, I use [this website](https://www.snackprompt.com/) which has awesome prompts ready to use. My main use for ChatGPT is to help me with writing/improving my important emails/messages. I have also used it to create my own training program which has helped me not only build muscle but also lose weight! I have also used it to help me with work, especially drafting some technical documents for compliance such as business continuity and disaster recovery plans. ### Stable diffusion With the explosion of ChatGPT and generative AI, I couldn't help it but get interested and want to play with the technology. I dove a bit into image generation using stable diffusion especially since my new computer could handle generating images and actually produce something that looks nice. I tried training different models to generate my face however it didn't go as planned. That was due to the fact that my computer isn't powerful enough to do deep training and quick training doesn't produce accurate pictures. However, over time I learned a few tricks and ways to generate images while keeping realistic faces. -TODO add SD images + + ### Laptop display replacement During one of my trips to San Diego, my laptop screen a ton of money getting a new laptop, I decided to try and replace the screen. Luckily, I found an [awesome tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QZOFdQHA0I) and the same panel (screen) for my laptop. I replaced the display successfully for a little bit under $150 😁 ![Broken laptop screen](./images/laptopscreen.jpg) @@ -188,6 +190,8 @@ Our garage door has gotten quite a bit louder than when we first moved in. I rea It has been a while since I volunteered for something regularly. It is always nice to volunteer my time as it gets me out of my room, meet people, help others and helps me destress! When I found the opportunity to help out at church with the bible study to teach kids I took the opportunity. Helping teach kids can be fun, challenging and most importantly rewarding. Additionally, I also get to learn a bit more as well. Before Thanksgiving, we got the day off and it aligned with the volunteering schedule for Three Square! So I took the opportunity to help out and feed the elderly. That was great as well especially since I got to hear some of their stories, the lives that they have lived and make them happy by serving them food. ### Aramic class Although I learned Aramic in school when I was a kid, I had completely forgotten it because I haven't used it since I was 12. So when our church offered the class to learn the foundations of the language, I took the opportunity and signed up for the class. I can now read and write not just speak it. I can actually now follow along with the priest's prayer during mass. +![Aramic](./images/aramic.jpg) + ## Projects that didn't go anywhere ### Car upgrades I got some LED light strips that I was planning to install to make my car look better. However, after taking my whole car apart to see the electrical wires and figure out how to connect everything. I realized it was going to be a lot of risky work and I didn't have the time to do it and didn't want to damage anything. So I decided to just put everything back together and shelf the project. @@ -199,9 +203,10 @@ I don't think I have done much reading outside of things related to work and/or There haven't been any changes to the [list](/blog/yearly-recap-2021#podcasts). I am barely keeping up with the podcasts, that's mainly due to the lack of a commute. However, I have been listening to some podcasts during my workouts. Listening during workouts however is a bit challenging since sometimes I focus on counting and miss what the podcast said or vice versa and forget my counting. ## Places visited -TODO add map picture +![PlacesVisited](./images/map.png) + ## Financial state -TODO add pictures of the financials + ## Month by month highlights ### January diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/AssetsBreakdown2023.png b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/AssetsBreakdown2023.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..46863456 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/AssetsBreakdown2023.png differ diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/DJing.jpg b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/DJing.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4f99d7c9 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/DJing.jpg differ diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/Networth2023.png b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/Networth2023.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fe4246b0 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/Networth2023.png differ diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/aramic.jpg b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/aramic.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9a3c465c Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/aramic.jpg differ diff --git a/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/map.png b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/map.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..821c3b64 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/personal/yearReview2023/images/map.png differ