Reading my past NYE posts in FB Memories, I’ve almost always had a look-back and I try for a positive look-forward. So for this year, here it is (it’s long; feel free to TL;DR it):
I lost another kitty companion.
That never gets any easier.
But I managed.
But I got another who has certainly livened up the place.
What would it be like to have Buster, Alfie, Finnegan and Murphy here all at once?
Pure insanity! But I’d love every minute.
And I’d manage. (Except having to clean the litter box.
)
I had to deal with a flood at my workplace and help move 26 employees to temporary space within less than a month.
I managed with the help of key coworkers.
Several weeks later, I lost almost 80% power in my townhouse ) for 10 days during a hot holiday weekend and the days thereafter.
I managed. And fans helped in my bedroom.
I turned 65yo.
Had to apply for Medicare A.
Not much I can do but manage, right?
I’m officially an Old.
Although I don’t feel it.
At least until my knees, back, and feet scream bloody murder. Then it’s like WTH? I’m not THAT old!
But I keep on keeping on, and I manage.
That’s what we do as our lives move on. We manage.
Today, I managed to ignore the calendar was turning over a new page, and went with a favorite meal:
Duck breast with blackberry sauce, toasted Israeli couscous with shallots and dried Fine Herbes, and steamed asparagus.
There was wine, and there will be Cuarenta y Tres for dessert.
I suspect I won’t stay up until midnight, because…Old.
But I’ll manage.
Wishing you all a very happy, safe, and loving New Year.