2023 in Review: Highlights

Highlights of this year

1. My sister got married in February 🎉💍

My sister getting married in traditional Indian wedding | Patna, India

2. Moved to gurgaon 🍺 with my friend & colleague dhruv in June 🏡

Apartments 🏡 | Gurugram, India

Gokarting 🏎️ | Gurugram, India

Lots of good food 🍱 , a feast for the senses | DLF Cyberhub, Gurgaon, India

3. Company offsite to Cape town, South Africa in May, marked by exploration and team bonding 🇿🇦 ⛴️

Cape point — Cape of good hope 🕊️ | Cape town, SA

Obol colleagues posing near Penguin House 🐧 | Simon’s Town, Cape Town, SA

Sunset view at Misty Cliffs, Scarborough, showcasing the stunning interplay of colors against a dramatic and misty backdrop | Cape town, SA

4. Took a family trip to Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna 🪈

A temple dedicated to Lord Krishna | Vrindavan, Mathura, India

Captured on a serene boat ride along the Yamuna River, set against a backdrop of majestic clouds painting the sky | Mathura, India

5. Ran a marathon 🏃 in Sept in New Delhi

Pushing Limits: Every step a testament to endurance and the exhilarating journey of the marathon | New Delhi, India

6. Trip to Jim Corbett National Park, Mussorrie & Nag tibba trek in October

Eperiencing a breathtakingly beautiful sunrise at the summit of Nag Tibba | Lower Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India

Me posing at Jim Corbett National Park | Uttarakhand, India

The gang enjoying beautiful sunset at Lal Tibba sunset point 🌅 | Mussoorie, India

7. Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Diwali & Chhath puja celebrations 🚩🪔☀️

An image capturing the vibrant Dussehra celebrations, showcasing the magnificently adorned idol of Goddess Durga during Durga Puja | India

I’m still a rookie in painting rangolis 😛 | India

Countless devotees gathered at the river Ganges to pay homage to the setting sun during Chhath Puja | Patna, India

8. Attended India Blockchain Week & Eth India 2023 & even won a prize in the 36 hour hackathon in Dec 😎

Attending the India Blockchain Week 2023 | Bangalore, India

The team’s happy pose at EthIndia’23 after winning a prize in the hackathon | Bangalore, India

9. Undertook a Himalayan trek to Kedarkantha, Uttarakhand, India in December 🥶

From the summit of Kedarkantha, the view of the snow-capped mountain ranges was breathtakingly mesmerizing | Uttarakhand, India

Traversing through the forest, surrounded by towering and majestic pine trees | Uttarakhand, India

Closing thoughts

As the sun sets on another year, I find myself wrapped in a profound sense of gratitude and reflection. The journey through these twelve months has been nothing short of a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of learning, growth, and the joy of exploration. Each step, whether light or laden, has etched a deeper understanding of both the world around me and the contours of my own aspirations.

This year was marked by milestones both grand and subtle. From the silent wisdom of the towering Himalayas 🏔️ to the bustling streets and stunning vistas of Cape Town 🌊 — my first trip abroad — each experience has been a masterclass in the art of perseverance, the beauty of diverse cultures, and the exhilaration of discovering new horizons.

The lessons gleaned from these diverse landscapes resonate deeply, illuminating paths both taken and yet to be explored. As I bid farewell to this chapter, rich with experiences and first-time adventures, I step into the new year with a heart full of hope and a mind eager for the adventures that lie ahead 🙏.

Here’s to carrying forward the essence of this year’s learnings, to nurturing the seeds of today’s endeavours, and to embracing the unknowns of tomorrow with an open heart and an enduring spirit 🕊️. May the next year be as enriching and eye-opening as the one that has just passed.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone I encountered this year. You all had a profound influence in making me a better person ❤️.

And, that’s a wrap!