Seasons Greetings!

Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is off to a fantastic start, whether you’re still recovering from last night’s confetti explosion or already drafting your resolutions. Let’s raise a glass (coffee or otherwise) to new beginnings, fresh ideas, and maybe some less questionable karaoke decisions this year.

If you’ve been wondering where this newsletter wandered off to, you’re not alone. It’s been hibernating—but unlike the snacks I ate during the break, it’s not gone for good. My goal is to reboot this newsletter and bring you updates on my latest projects, musings, and ideas, along with a sprinkle of actionable advice. Consider it a mix of engineering logic and my best attempts at dry humor.

What I’ve Been Up To

As an engineer with too many ideas and a soft spot for solving problems, I’ve been busy. Here’s what’s cooking:

1. Supervision Logbook: Inspired by Jenn’s journey toward Clinical Social Work Licensure, this tool will simplify tracking supervision hours across organizations and supervisors. It’s designed for people juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, and a borderline obsession with staying organized.
2. tripAssist: As someone who travels more often than most planes land on time, I needed an app to track both business expenses and personal budgets. This tool is for anyone tired of juggling paper receipts or playing “guess that charge” on their credit card statement.

Both projects are still in development, but I’m targeting January/February launches. Stay tuned for more updates as they get closer to the finish line.

7 Tips for Budgeting Your Travel (Sponsored by tripAssist):

1. Plan Ahead but Stay Flexible: Lock in flights early for the best prices, but keep accommodations refundable for last-minute changes.
2. Set a Daily Budget: Use categories like food, transportation, and activities to stay on track.
3. Leverage Rewards: Make the most of travel credit cards and loyalty programs to save on flights and hotels.
4. Use Apps for Expense Tracking: (Shameless plug: tripAssist will make this even easier!)
5. Dine Local: Street food and small eateries often deliver the best flavors and value.
6. Bundle and Save: Look for package deals on flights, hotels, and car rentals.
7. Don’t Overpack: Avoid baggage fees and the temptation to buy duplicate essentials you forgot.

Let’s Keep in Touch

If you’ve got thoughts or ideas or just want to share your own New Year’s projects, hit reply! I’d love to hear from you. And if you know anyone who’d enjoy this newsletter, feel free to forward it their way. The more, the merrier.

Until next time, keep creating, keep sharing, and stay inspired.

Cheers,

Cyle H.