Is it me or just BLINK – 2023 is gone??
It was marginally better than 2022 – a helluva lot better thank 2021 and well 2020 can kick rocks!!!
Some bad stuff did happen – I lost my dear Uncle – the last of his “clan” so to speak. He was a man among men – taught me almost everything I know about equines and was always respectful of me and my family. I will miss him and I know his family is struggling with the loss – we are closer now.
I lost my mother in law – my Hubs his mother. While I bitched and complained about her ALOT – she was a kind person and it does pain me to see Hubs so sad. Her and I never really saw eye to eye - I am still sad.
I was looking back thru both 2021 and 2022 New Years posts (didn’t do one for 2020 – no one wants to remember that year anyway) and the silly resolutions I made.
So I thought I’d recap those in point form for shits and giggles.
In 2021 and 2022 I vowed the following.
To be more patient and understanding – while I would like to think that this was achieved – this will ALWAYS be a work in progress.
Moisturize more – CHECK!!! not only in both those year – also 2023 – sunscreen – facials once a week - a wee bit of Botox to keep you looking fresh – pedis and self care – ramped that up in 2023 and I feel great!!!
Do one selfless act per day that one went into 2023 and while maybe not everyday -I know I done that good!!
Eat more fruit – NOPE – end of discussion BUT am eating healthy.
Stop buying so many clothes – let’s move on shall we?
Purge your damn clothes – CHECK – for every new garment that comes in – 2 go out – disclaimer – this does NOT include footwear.
Stop working after hours – I was good for a bit but time zones are often part of my job AND I do love my job so if I have pop on now and then after hours – I am ok with that because when I shut down – I shut down.
Get more exercise and ride more – CHECK and guilty of not – had the hip replacement and still have not ridden – I really need some snow in case I go ass over tea kettle.
A host of other silly little things that are neither here nor there happened – did not happen - whatever.
For 2024…hmmm…I cannot think of one damn thing that I would resolve to do that would make a huge difference in my day to day.
I will of course give back where I can – work on my patience and I really want to read more – and try and have more fun. I feel like fun is lacking right now.
Happy New Years everyone – I wish everyone just love and peace and joy in their lives – know that I am here should you need a lending hand or to shoot the shit or to vent.
I hope that 2024 is kind to you and everyone.
Orange Acres 