As I write this, it's just after midnight on New Year's Eve. In less than 24 hours, we will greet a new year and with it the proverbial blank slate I have been craving for some time. Today's date is December 31, 2023 or 123123. I imagine this date is popular with gamblers, astrologers and couples looking for a unique wedding date.
For me it marks the end of a year marked by mixed feelings. There were fewer adventures this year and most didn't go as planned. There were disappointments in the realms of my health and career as well. I haven't felt well for so long I can hardly remember what it's like to actually feel good. Now I have bursitis in one knee that's slowing me down. In other words, lots of small annoyances have plagued life this year.
But it wasn't all bad.
I did get to travel some. I am employed and I continue to fight for good health. So I'm luckier than many and I haven't given up yet. My parents have experienced some issues as well but they haven't given up either so that's good too.
This year brought a truly wonderful human into my life and I hope the coming years will allow him to stay. These last five months found me out on the trail a lot more than had been possible before. That time in nature and all those miles hiked gave me exercise, peace, friendship and understanding of the world around me.
These hikes gave me time to breathe and to enjoy the beauty of southern Ohio.
I have plans for myself in 2024. Not resolutions, mind you. I have actual plans and challenges that are designed to keep me on track and I am excited for what the winter holds. Nonetheless, I'm done with this year.
It's the year that was and that's the best I can say about it.
I intend to observe the last day of 2023 by putting clean sheets on the bed, spending some time in nature and going to sleep early. The old year can see itself out and I'll greet the new one first thing Monday morning. As for New Year's Day, I plan to spend it lounging with a good book. It will be my last day of vacation before heading back to a busy season at work and I intend to enjoy it doing something important: nothing.
How was your year? Are you excited to celebrate or happy to go to sleep early tonight?
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