As 2024 comes to close, I wanted to look back and reflect on the year. I have had a few setbacks, one of those being my first car accident. I’ve also had some positive experiences. I feel like both the positive and negative situations have helped me grow a lot as a person. That being said, today I want to share a few highlights from this year.
Boxing
This year, I started my boxing journey. I started watching boxing over 6 years. What got me into it was a popular UK YouTuber named KSI who fought against other YouTubers. They paved the way for other content creators to get in the ring. Today, that sub-genre of boxing is referred to as Crossover Boxing. I then started watching traditional boxing not long after, and have been hooked since.
Earlier this year, I started taking boxing lessons at a nearby combat sports gym. I had a one month free trial which was great; I enjoyed the classes a lot. Sadly, I had to take a long break after my free trial ended to save up money, but I plan on returning in January. I’m sure it will great to pick up where I left off.
My plan is to train up to the summer. Then, if I feel ready, I want to start competing in amateur bouts during summer and fall. After that, I might dip my toes into professional bouts. However, I would not be going the traditional route. There is a company called Misfits Boxing, created the previously mentioned UK YouTuber KSI and his manager, where social media influencers compete against each other. Since I don’t have dreams to become a world champion, I think a platform like that would be the best fit for me. While training next year, I will have to continue growing my online platforms since fighters on Misfits must have at least a decent social media following in order to fight on there.
Social Life
Due to social anxiety, I’ve always struggled with making and maintaining friendships. My social anxiety increased significantly during the lockdown portion of the pandemic. Once the lockdown lifted, I very much wanted to have a social life.
I recently joined a few social groups through the MeetUp app, and I’ve connected very well with one group in particular. The chemistry in this group is amazing, and it feels like a bunch of long time friends hanging out.
Driving
My third highlight for this year is getting a lot more comfortable with driving, especially on the highway. Even though I got into an accident, I made so much progress this year with getting behind the wheel. In 2022, I refused to drive at all. Then in the second half of 2023, I slowly started driving again. At first, it was just on main roads. Then I added one exit worth of driving on the highway. Then this year, I started driving on the highway even more, sometimes for hour-long trips.
So those are some of my highlights from 2024, at the time of me writing this anyway. My birthday is coming up, so I’m hoping that will be a highlight too. I hope you all had a great 2024, and I hope you have an even better 2025!
~ T
