NOTE: I have written this text in Romanian, as a personal reflection on the last day in 2023. Later, I translated it into English, to share it with a friend, and he suggested to put it on my blog. So, here it is, Nathanael.

I am not a fan of year-end balance sheets. I try to avoid the triumphalism (or catastrophism) that often accompany them. I have never been tempted to keep a diary, since I lack the necessary discipline, and I see this now as a great loss since I am getting more serious about writing my memoirs.

Today is the last day of 2023, and I woke up early, unable to fall asleep again. Therefore, I decided to reflect on this year’s experiences.

This was a challenging year, much like the one that preceded. Despite receiving exceptional treatment in my adopted country, the experience of cancer and subsequent conv...