Anything about Everything

Just like every year is different than the last (with exception of 2020 & 2021…), 2022 will be one for the books. I’m not claiming the “new year new me” bullshit.. new year, same me, just healing from stuff I experienced this year that has weighed heavily on my shoulders.  2022 will start without Betty White & that.. is just not right. I’m SO sad!  2022 will be VERY busy for Mike and I. That does not mean we are going to neglect any of our people or plans. It DOES mean that we need to make sure we are on top of things and keeping everything organized! Something I’m good at ☺️ 2022 will not allow any negative energies or accounts in my space. There is only room for communication and understanding. And HONEST conversation. No more assumptions.  2022 will bring new adventures and memories - and they will be better than 2021!

In my younger years, I always HAD to go out or be somewhere else for NYE. I couldn’t stay in - because I felt like I needed to be away from home to celebrate. As I’ve grown (annually and mentally), I have found that it’s not necessary to go out.  The last few years, I’ve gone to a good friends house, we’ve had Chinese food, and watched a Marvel movie or two until the ball dropped. One year, my college roommate and I got Chinese food and watched the ball drop. Last year, Mike and I watched South Park for a few hours, watched the ball drop, and then went to bed.  This year, we are getting home from travel at 8am on the 31st. Depending on how exhausted we are, we have been invited to a few friends homes - for small gatherings. Final plans are up in the air - but we’ll see where we end up!

This time of year is tricky. For some, it's harder than they care to discuss (which is okay, by the way). They are probably fighting through loss and sadness, and this time of year reminds them of that. For others, it's a magical time full of joy and happiness (which is also okay...). They see this time of year full of the Christmas spirit - everything is incredible and wonderful!  Then there's me.  I was raised in a family that centered their lives around family time -  and while it's still very much a part of who I am, this year I was not feeling the Christmas spirit - at all. Sure, I can listen to Christmas music and decorate and watch Christmas movies - but I don't feel the happiness that usually comes with all those things. I don't feel the warmth in my heart, or the excitement that Christmas is TOMORROW. By all context clues, I should  be feeling all the wonderful things that surround Christmas - life is so much better now for me.  While travel...