Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?

I've never been one for New Year's resolutions. To me, January 1st is just another day.*

Although, I must say, I was mighty glad to give 2019 the boot.

It's been challenging to live in the moment and plan for an uncertain future at the same time.

But it has had its rewards.

• I've spent a lot of time with Mr. Ginley. We've walked miles and miles of park trails, discovering new places and revisiting tried-and-true paths.

• Joe and I have continued our weekly breakfasts. I'm so proud of my kid, and he remains one of my favorite people. In August, he'll bring Jill into the fold. I hope she's ready for us!

• The opportunity to regularly meet with my friend, Chris, has been a godsend. I realize just how much I've missed seeing her every day.

• I took Excel classes at the library. And some (free) online courses to beef up my skills.

• A big blessing came in the form of a freelance copywriting job. So far, I've created 60+ pages of content. From researching and writing, I've honed my skills and learned a ton about my subjects. I really do love to write.

• How do you convert films to DVD? I learned from Axel.

• Who knew designing websites was so easy? I managed to create three of them. Programs like Wix made it a breeze.

• Mr. and I discovered all the things we can live without. We haven't missed the cable much. Our local libraries have plenty of DVDs, and we've watched many classics. (I've even managed to sit through some westerns.) And we've done a lot more reading. As an added benefit, our electric bill has gone down.

• Cooking has become less of chore, especially when I remind myself how much we save by not eating out several times a week.

• Our resident feline has enjoyed having me around. Maggie and Mr. Ginley fight like cats and dads, and I've had to intervene on many occasions. "Put her down, she doesn't like to play 'Tick Tock Kitty Clock.'" Every time I sit down, Maggie plants herself on my lap. Or on my face. (She doesn't quite get the concept of my needing to breathe.)

Hopefully, 2020 will be a more prosperous year for all of us.

Although, until I wrote this, I hadn't realized what an amazing year 2019 had actually been.

*Except for the Rose Bowl. Mr. Ginley and I watched The Game at a local bar and had a nog of ale.