Eleanor the Great
This was a year of transitions. I started at Handshake early in the year, but left after a few months when it became clear it wasn't the right fit. Meanwhile, I watched Glitch wind down and eventually shut its doors—the end of an era for a place that meant so much to me and to the open web.
I went on my first cruise! I enjoyed it so much we're going on it again this year. I bought a very expensive camera, and have taken not nearly enough photos with it. 2026 goals!
We did a full home rennovation! It took 14 months! I think I'm the only person I know who enjoyed the process.
I tried to build more micro sites like this one for my birthday and have fun with the internet.
The second half of the year brought something unexpected: I joined Propel's AI residency, working on tools for people navigating the social safety net. It's been deeply fulfilling work, and I'm learning a lot about AI in the process. I've been thinking about how to write and share more, even though it's a touchy subject.
