Last year was tough, and I don’t like dwelling on the negatives. I lost my job and had a hard time finding stable work, even with several in-demand skills. I’ve revised my resume so many times that I’ve lost track of what it even looks like now. Still, I’ve done my best to keep moving forward. It was my first year on Contra, and I did make progress, learned several new things, and continued to grow. Now, as I look ahead to 2026, I’m thinking about how to make this year even better.