My reflection on 2024
What a year it has been. It started with travel planning—Khaled and I, for the first time, spent a good amount of time organizing, researching activities, booking accommodations, and finding flights. Time flew as we enjoyed the process together. We had an incredible time in Bali and Java, though there were challenges in making the trip more accessible for Khaled. Despite moments of frustration and difficulty, we had fun, made discoveries, and shared unforgettable experiences. For the first time, we witnessed lava at Mount Merapi—a highlight of the trip. When we returned, Khaled joked, "Why didn’t you just leave me not knowing how cool traveling is? Now all I want to do is travel!" In my mind, I thought, yes! Mission accomplished. He even said, “Now I can relate to your feelings and why you love it so much.” Returning at the beginning of Ramadan, I spent two days with family before heading home, missing my dogs terribly. There were many cuddles and lots of love, but on Marc...
