“As we look to the new year, hold on to what is Good. Let go of what is bad. It really is that simple.” Mandy Hale
As the year draws to a close, I realize that it has been a year of ups and downs as it has been every year but this year, I had some major ups and some lows. Looking back at the year, I see many things, both good and bad.
I had a major health scare this year. It came as a surprise because I’ve always taken care of myself, eating right, working out, and doing what is necessary to reduce stress but still, it found me. Numerous tests were scheduled, frightening ones with machines that held my future in their hands! It was stressful and waiting for the results to come in was nerve-racking but the end result was that I was fine but I would have to go in next year and have a routine check just to make sure all is well. I can live with that.
The major “high” was the publication of my children’s book, “The Excellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie. I didn’t expect much but I was on a high for weeks on end when it first came out. Good reviews kept coming in and then a bad one, well, I consider it a bad one and I came tumbling back to earth with a thud. Still, it wasn’t all that bad. The book was given high praise by parents, educators and reviewers and it seems to be doing fine. That was and is a major high.
Working on myself was an uphill battle. Some days I did well and others, I was back to square one! It meant that I had to pick myself back up and keep on moving forward. I did learn a lot about myself along the way and I’m going to put it to good use next year. There is still much to do and I plan to keep on doing both the positive and getting rid of the negative stuff to get me on the way up that mountain! Still foggy up there and I don’t see much from here but I know that all will be made clear in time.
I’ve had to say goodbye to things that don’t serve me. It was hard to do because I like holding on to the past and to relationships that are not good for me. It took courage and strength to say, “It is over” and to move on. Friendships were next. Fake ones saw the door and the genuine ones, well, I kept them close. You don’t need many friends, just a few who really mean what they say and are willing to stand by you when times are tough. I found out that there are not many of them but that’s alright.
Another high was that my son got his dream job or rather his forever job. He got the good news shortly before Christmas and I think he’ll start early next year. It’ll be 6 months probation time and then he’ll know if he has it in his pocket but more than that, I hope he enjoys it! As a proud single mom, I see that all those years of being there for him, motivating him, and helping him on his way has paid off. I hope so anyway. It was a hard uphill journey.
That was my year in recap folks. It was an extraordinary year and as it comes to a close, I hope the next one won’t have too many surprises. If it’s good, bring it on. I can do without the other stuff. Anyway, 2026 will be a blank slate and I HOPE only good things will be put on there. Wishful thinking? You guessed right but fingers crossed as I look forward to a brand new year coming up.
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah Winfrey
Here’s to 2025! May 2026 be even better!
Have an amazing day.
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