Today is Thursday, December 30th. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.
2021 has been a most interesting year, a good year for me in many ways. I made the decision to sell my house and to become an apartment dweller. As the snow falls I'm thinking I made the right decision as this winter I don't need to be concerned about keeping the driveway and back patio & deck clear of the white stuff. I don't need to be concerned about too much snow piling up on the roof or the old furnace giving up.
It's true that apartment living is a zero financial investment. It's also true that there are no, or at least limited, financial surprises.
I've never publicly talked much about the fact that I had a quite severe adverse reaction to my covid-19 vaccinations. I would not, in any way, want to deter others from getting their shots. But, because of my experience, my specialist has told me to simply not get the booster shot. I will seek confirmation of this advice with my family doctor within the next few days.
Not getting the booster, I will admit, makes me feel a little more vulnerable to the nasty Omicron that is making itself too much at home in the country, and in my Province of Ontario where today it was announced there are more than 13,000 new cases.
I was hoping, and continue to hope, that the Age Friendly Shopping Service will be reinstated here in our small City of Elliot Lake. We are still considered a retirement town and I know that many seniors and other vulnerable citizens benefited from the service in the past. As numbers climb daily, to me, it makes sense to take all possible preventative steps.
It will soon be 2022. I haven't really considered making any New Year's Resolutions however I will, as I have done for many past New Years, follow the advice of my late Scottish mother-in-law who taught me to "start the way you mean to go on".
For me, this means to ensure that the home is clean, the cupboards organized, lots of food in the fridge, and bills paid in full.
Unfortunately, due to crazily rising covid numbers, I will be starting 2022 in semi-isolation. I will avoid groups, socialize within my bubble, and find activities to keep body, mind, and spirit alive and well.
I have interesting writing projects; my art table all set up; an autoharp waiting for me to play; Udemy courses to complete; and SingSnap to muddle through. My only room-mate, Lila, actually likes my singing.
2021 has been an interesting year and it is my sincere hope & prayer that 2022 will bring about the end of the pandemic. The past couple of years have been challenging for everyone. I remind myself that this, too, shall pass.
I sincerely wish all my family and friends peace, health, prosperity, and gratitude in the coming year. Thank you for walking with me as we continue the journey throughout 2022.
Happy New Year!
