[sanmon3186]

I have same old new year resolutions but past few years, this is what I have been doing.

For the year that passed, I go over my phone photo album, recall key events in life of family members, friends I met, books I read, major purchases, basic fitness parameters (mostly from Apple Watch, weight etc), financial health, progress made in hobbies. I write these down on a paper. Not very detailed though.

Looking back it’s been a great experience to see the life progression.

[surprisetalk]

For Christmas this year, I gave my wife a booklet of my sketches (I am not very good at drawing). Each doodle was a memory we had together in 2022. Our whole family had a blast looking through my crappy doodles and laughing at ourselves!

I think going back through your phone photos and synthesizing your memories into writing/art is an excellent way to bookend the year.

[billylo]

This is brilliant. Your sketches would also highlight what really mattered to you as opposed to the factual details from videos/photos. I am going to try it, starting with the fireworks watching last night.