Goodbye 2020

Every December 31, I journal about the turning of the year. Some years, I do it in the form of a letter I send myself to open the next NYE and other years it is a journal entry. This year, I am opting for the blog.

I think we can all agree we are ready for 2020 to go away. It has been a year of uncertainty but I think we all learned a lot as well.

I have always been grateful for my amazing family and fabulous friends but this year the out pour of support was more than I could ever had imagined. I love each of you so much. The prayers and thoughtful messages and cards have brighten my days. Thank you!!!!!

I have learned to set boundaries and acknowledge my limits of what I can and cannot do. This was difficult at times but got easier as the year went on. I am delegating more tasks, letting some go, and others not worrying about how long they take to accomplish. 

I am thankful for my strength and ability to advocate for myself. These traits I attribute to my mom. She probably had no idea how far I would take it but here we are. I encourage everyone to either find this strength within yourself or find a friend who can help you advocate. Unfortunately, without self advocacy a lot of medical issues go undetected.

I am proud of my accomplishment to finish my doctorate. That was a long time coming and at times wasn't sure it would it end. Now my work is in the UF library, which was very exciting to see.

 While I am very sad I have not been able to see anyone or get together, I am happy that being at home is not a chore for me. I love being in my house. It is worth being isolated to avoid getting sick and there is plenty of trashy TV to watch. LOL!

This year a lot of my extra commitments came to an end. I am proud of my volunteer work that I have been able to do and look forward to seeing where these organizations go. I plan to continue my advocacy for those who cannot advocate for themselves. I hope our future sees an increase in social justice, communities taking care all citizens, especially the young and elderly, as well as seeing our animals being adopted into good homes.

As I think about my goals for 2021, I only have one: get healthy!!!!

Happy New Year...goodbye to 2020 and I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of 2021!

For tonight . . . I'm just sayin' XOXO