Somewhere in the Between

2024 was a year of contradictions for me. I had big successes and what felt like massive failures. Even the successes felt like a lesson in incongruence. Speaking at some of the most influential events in testing while unemployed feels surreal and surprisingly destabilizing. 2024 also showed me who is really in my corner and who only has my back when I’m winning.

I’m grateful for all of the amazing people and organizations that showed up for me. Thanks to their support I’m starting 2025 in a much better place. I have a renewed focus and purpose.

Despite all this, I’m still somewhere in the between space, in the gap between what was and what will be. When I look back my whole story so far looks back at me and reminds me of where I was. When I look ahead I can so clearly see the future I want to build, but here in the space between I see nothing.

Finding peace in the valley between yesterday and tomorrow is a humbling experience. It’s challenging me to wait and become comfortable with the waiting.

If you’re in the same valley, I’m holding space for you, we’ll find peace in the waiting together. If you’ve already found your way out of the valley, don’t forget to drop a ladder down, show up for those who are still finding their way out.

2025 probably isn’t going to be “my year” and that’s okay. My year is coming it’s on the other side of the valley.