2023 in Review

Here we are, turning another calendar page once again. January 1 is really just another day in a long string of days, but it’s as good a time as any to check in and see how things are going. This year, thanks to this project, I get to sit on the floor with 365 pages of my life surrounding me that I can pick up and touch and remember and reflect.

Without even needing to think about it, I lift up our day at Disney World, hands down the best day of the year, and maybe one of the top ten best days of my life.

And, because the Universe loves to keep perfect balance, I also remember the toughest day of my year, a day filled with so much debilitating anxiety I could not get out of bed. That one day led to weeks of turmoil and months of tough choices. But I made those choices instead of ignoring them. And after years of stagnancy, I feel energized. One decision seems to lead to another and before I know it, momentum builds and I start to see change. How refreshing. Not in any way easy, but refreshing.

So what images do I want to see on my floor next year? Maybe more beaches and more camping and more finished projects. More state parks and maybe even some national parks. More home improvements and more time spent baking with Robin or paddling with Christina. Maybe even some cheerleading wins. And even though it may not photograph well, certainly more writing. Too many days with photos of the wall or selfies in bed means I need to readjust.

And so may it be. I look forward to the continued revelation of days.