2024 wrap up
Though the school year is not over yet and we’re working right through the festive season, I still think it’s necessary to end the year on a reflective note. This past Sunday morning we woke up to the tragic news of a plane crash in Muan, South Korea. 179 out of 181 people aboard the airplane that had flown from Bangkok were killed in the crash. The Korean government called for a week of national mourning so we’re entering the new year on a somber note. Before writing this blog, I read a news article about some background stories of the passengers who lost their lives. Many were returning from celebratory trips with their families; such as celebrating high school graduations, recovery from cancer treatment and a honeymoon. It was these stories that led me to write about the highs and lows of this year, and also what I am grateful for. For the last few years, on New Year’s Eve, I have asked my immediate family and some of my friends what their pits (lows) and peaks (highs) of the year...