Looking forward

In keeping with my resolve to write more, I’ve decided to share some of my other resolutions here. If nothing else, it keeps me accountable.

I’m currently at the beach on a much needed getaway with my sweet man for our 43rd wedding anniversary. We’ve worked a little, but mostly we’ve taken it easy, reading, walking on the beach, some mildly disappointing restaurant experiences (a completely different blog post), and polishing off our Christmas shopping. The last few months have been physically and emotionally exhausting, leading to some mild depression for both of us. We see the light at the end of the tunnel, though. I’m pretty sure it’s not an oncoming train, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Like a lot of people, I’m participating in Dry January. My drinking isn’t really a problem, but I like to have extended dry times to remind myself of that and to give my exhausted liver a little detox. Let me know if you’re participating in 2024.

I’m really focusing on my health in 2024. The stress and anxiety of the last couple of years have taken their toll on me, and I’m done with that. I know the way to better health and I’m resolutely on that path starting now.

I’m taking more pictures of me. I’ve avoided cameras long enough. No, I’m not crazy about my aging face, but dang it, it’s the only one I’ve got, and when I’m gone I want my children and grandson to have some pics with which to remember me. As a former professional photographer, I’ve always known better than to avoid the camera, but those extra pounds and droopy jowls made me do it anyway. Done. With. That.

I’m not going to let others tell me who I should be anymore. This means a conscious stepping away from social media and removing toxic people from my life. It also means taking a stand with some in my life that I’d rather not have confrontations with, but it’s time to stand firm.

I am a nerd, and after 62 years, I’m embracing that. If you follow me here, be prepared to see book reviews/recommendations regularly. I may have a “What Are You Reading “ post regulary. I love to get personal book recommendations. I also love PBS Masterpiece, and I may sneak in a recap of one of their amazingly well done shows. Right now, I’m looking forward to the new season of All Creatures Great and Small. Any other Masterpiece nerds out there?

2024 is nigh upon us. Here’s to the upcoming year.

Merry Christmas!!!!