Facebook put out a “year in review” feature. Anything to generate hits I suppose.
But it is appropriate given the time of year to reflect. As I’m December born it’s one of the things I always do at this time of year anyways.
I would call the theme of this year “waking up”. So many things that I’ve held in check for one reason or another have happened this year and are continuing to happen. I think in some ways the year has forced me to step up and be more proactive.
My father had serious health problems in the Spring and that made me confront the fact that I really couldn’t put off life any longer. Those plans, ideas, projects that I kept putting off for “one of these days” had to start happening now.
Despite my added responsibilities I have found time to explore the arts and some of my interests. I’ve found that Houston has a lot to offer and that I can still enjoy it. I have places and events that I am looking forward to this next year.
I planned and made some home improvements that were desperately needed. I have others that I hope to execute this coming year and it excites me to think that I am crafting this space to suit my needs and tastes.
I took a vacation that was long overdue and for the most part it went off as planned. I just don’t have any words as to how much it was needed after the stresses and strains of the last few years. The time off has given me much-needed relaxation and a chance to reassess my life for the long-term. I am fervently hoping for another vacation this year.
Of course it wasn’t all good news. My father’s illness was troubling, I had some health and financial issues of my own. But I have to take the long-term view about these things. I can despair and not get anything done or I can meet these challenges head on and do my best.
I feel guardedly optimistic about this coming year. Being proactive and not waiting for things to happen and instead orchestrating events feels good. This is the person that I want to be. This is how life should be.
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