2023 Year in Review

I was inspired by my friend and former teammate Kyle Lambert’s year in review and thought I’d do one myself.

Highs

Kinference in Brooklyn was a freaking blast! It was the first time I’ve seen people in a conference since before COVID
Met Ben the cat, who I’ve known for several years over Zoom
Visiting New York several times this year for work and friends
Jessica and I celebrated five years together
Went to Hawaii for a week-long vacation
Moved back to San Francisco (splitting time in the desert!). It’s great to be back in the city and building
Hosted three Vietnamese Designers dinners with Christina Nguyen White

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Health goals got off track this year. In the midst of offsites and conferences, I ate too well
Even though Wilson passed away last year in February of 2022, it’s still a tough adjustment not having him around

Wish I could have traveled up to Washington more to visit my family, especially my newphew
I was one kill away from the Juggernaut kill streak on Shipment (Shipment!) in Call of Duty. I got too worried about getting kill instead of continuing to play aggressive. I didn’t get it

6 designers I used to work with (Webflow and One Medical) were promoted to Staff Designer—congrats to them all!
4 angel investments and 1 LP investment
Idea to software, fast campaign at replit
Launched the Replit Core membership

The best of 2023, determined by me and based only on my opinions.

Best movie: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Best TV show: Winning Time: Season 2

Article of the year: Why Chatbots are not the future by Amelia Wattenberger

Meme of the year: That motherfucker is not real!

Top confession: I have not seen Barbie or Oppenheimer

Restaurant of the year: Niku Steakhouse in San Francisco

A few things I’d like to experience more of in the new year.

Travel to a city I’ve never been in the United States: Atlanta, Miami, or Philly
Have more friends visit and stay with us in Palm Springs
Morning walking conversations in San Francisco