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As a child, I was always interested in learning new things. Now, finding myself "well" into adulthood, I realize that this interest has grown somewhat stagnant. I recently made the conscious decision to rededicate myself to become a lifelong learner and to always look for new interests, experiences, and opportunities. I am pretty proud of this decision. As a prime example, my frequent presence on the Smartsheet Community site is related to this commitment to learning, as there are always unique questions and ideas being presented. Beyond Smartsheet, I am revisiting some of my childhood interests, which I have found can be enjoyable for entirely different reasons when viewed through the lenses of adulthood.

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One of my goals every ear is to travel and experience a place or culture that I have never been before. This year my family and I had the opportunity to experience the culture and places in Israel. This has been one of my bucket list trips and it was great to experience it.

Finding time for my hobbies again. It is easy to get swept away with life, family, kids, work, house projects, holidays, keeping up with the seasons. I find it hard to make time for myself and my hobbies. I've been intentional about it recently, and it's definitely giving me an energy boost elsewhere to push through the slumps.

In January of 2023 I accepted a promotion, into a different department, and that took me out of my comfort zone but this has been totally rewarding in ways that I could never have dreamed of when I decided to go for it. My work/life balance has improved, my paycheck improved, my commute improved, and I've learned new things all year. I'm feeling really good about making that choice, I'm proud that I was willing to get out of that "comfort zone" mentality and take the risk.

I take immense pride in the multitude of Smartsheet solutions that I have contributed to and helped create across my organization. As a dedicated professional, I've consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of project management and workflow optimization, leveraging the robust capabilities of Smartsheet to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. From designing dynamic project trackers to implementing automated approval workflows, my commitment to delivering innovative solutions has not only transformed the way we manage tasks but has also significantly contributed to the overall success of our projects. Being at the forefront of implementing Smartsheet solutions, I have played a key role in fostering collaboration, improving communication, and empowering teams to achieve their goals more effectively. My ability to conceptualize and implement tailored Smartsheet solutions has not only elevated my own professional satisfaction but has also left a lasting impact on the organization as a whole, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

One of my favorite accomplishments this year is that I got Smartsheet Certified! And I got the mug to prove it!

In terms of Smartsheet, I've designed a Work Order tracking and approval worksheet that seems to push the boundaries of what Smartsheet was intended for. I discovered this when I asked a tech about an email format generated from the sheet, and they mentioned it was an usual use of the product.

On a personal note, handling my partner's severe stroke aftermath has been challenging. It's sometimes more demanding than dealing with a teenager, but I've learned to stay calm and navigate through it all.