It’s 8:00 pm on Friday, Dec 29. I had just finished a technical article and was hoping I would get no new comments on it till the new year. I then wrote a list of the highlights for the year, just like I did in 2022, and closed my PC to eat Amala. 2023 was a year where unexpected goodbyes and unforeseen hurdles reshaped my journey, teaching me the harsh realities of life's unpredictability. It was a year that held the promise of growth, a year where I poured my heart into plans for a bet...