Some end of year best-ofs in no particular order.

**Spider Man: Across the Spiderverse** was easily the best movie of the year for me. I caught this movie twice in theater and couple times more on streaming. If there’s a near perfect movie of 2023, this was it. I didnt think much of *Barbie* or *Oppenheimer* as much as they were acclaimed. I also really liked *Kho gaye hum kahan* towards end of the year.

I continued to listen to a lot of Punjabi Pop, both Indian and Pakistani artists, all through 2023. My interest in this genre hasn’t died down much; they are perfect for low stress in-car listening or background music during get togethers or just white noise when working. I am not listening to this genre to appreciate any serious music here, but they are so accessible and fun to listen so whatever. **Hasan Raheem** was definitely a pick along with dependable **AP Dhillon** for my go-to music. **Gothilu** from **Coke Studio Bharat** was a surprisingly addictive track.

I read so few books this year (but better than zero from years past!), but **Kaikeyi** by Vaishnavi Patel was my pick of the year.

My favorite new restaurant of the year was **Taco Rock** – I discovered this place during a swim meet and have been hooked to their quick taco turnarounds. One time I ordered their shrimp fajitas (from what is essentially a fast food taco restaurant), and it was the best fucking fajitas i have eaten in a long long time. Even better? a location opened up a mile away from our place so this is a place we’ll be visiting often!

I will try to do another post on our scores of home improvement projects for 2023 later today if I am in mood and micro makes it easy for me to post photos.