This was 2024

In non-chronological order

• • Earned money for the first time within many many years.
  • Wrote C bindings and GObject introspection annotations for a Rust library for the first time.
  • Wrote 40 weekly updates on Patreon/Ko-Fi.
  • Got formally diagnosed with Autism.
  • Implemented some basic image editing in Loupe.
  • Bought new woodworking tools.
  • Got bold and worked on a few lines of security critical C-code.
  • Confirmed with my doctors that the suspected diagnosis changed from fibromyalgia to ME/CFS.
  • Dove into BuildStream to add for more complete Rust support.
  • Released a collection of Rust crates that allow extraction, recomposition, and editing of image data including Exif or XMP for several image formats.
  • Created a website that lists all GNOME components like libraries that are not apps.
  • Called a Taxi for the first time in my life.
  • Wrote Rust bindings for the C bindings of a Rust crate.
  • Stopped occupational therapy and started another psychotherapy.
  • Got interviewed by c’t Open Source Spotlight (German).
  • Started ordering groceries online to have more energy for other things.
  • Was proud (and still am) to be part of a community with such a strong pride month statement.
  • Did a bunch of reviews for potential new GNOME Core apps.
  • Expanded the crowdfunding of my work to Patreon, Ko-Fi, GitHub, and PayPal.
  • Built a coat rack.

A huge thanks to everyone who supported my work!