It’s getting really close to Christmas🎄and I realise I haven’t posted in here for a really long time. So im thinking that maybe, now that its the end of the year and I have 3 weeks off over the holidays …. and im counting down the next two weeks …. I might actually be able to refocus and actually re-energise my blog.
I really do have so much I often want to share on here with you, but life keeps getting in my way. And I know, that is precisely what I should be blogging about!!!
I have to say that 2017 has been a much more stable year for me. It’s been relatively trouble free and steady. I am still in the job that I gained this time last year. And by reading through my blogs we can all see how horrible last year was!
Whilst some things have changed, some are still the same, like, I’m still a single parent. I get so busy I don’t seem to find the time to date or go out of my way to meet someone special. But … I/we have achieved a few things this year ….
Miss R got her braces put on
Gained a new credential for work
A new family pet ~ Frenchie the Lop Bunny
I started back at my horse riding lessons
New MacBooks laptops for both of us
Changed to Whole Foods Plant Based/Vegan lifestyle/diet
Oh …. and I turned 40!
Of course there are many other little things in-between. But these were some of the major events this year and it’s a really big step from many of the years before. The fact that I have achieved these things makes me excited for next year. I’ve got some bigger ideas of what I want to do in 2018 … travel, moving house, maybe some dating, and focusing more and more on what makes me happy.
I think its really important to review the year thats been and see what you’ve achieved, especially when you are on your own. How far you’ve come, from where you were to where you are now. It helps build faith in yourself that you can definitely make things happen when you are solo. The leaps and bounds we are capable of making, and really see your successes in life.
For the next couple of weeks im still working, but starting to wind down. Physically im pretty exhausted and drained from a very hectic and busy year. This role demands more from me than any other in the past, as I work in a hospital there is always a lot happening, a lot of people coming and going, a lot of interacting, time pressures, managing people and these sort of things always use up a lot of energy. Sometimes I find it hard to regain the energy I have constantly given away on others and tasks which is something I want to work on better next year. In saying that, I did take some time a few times for the odd massage, hot rock therapy, even a couple of counselling sessions to debrief, etc and found it so valuable but I really need to do more pampering next year …. so, a lot more self care. I also want to increase my time off next year and plan intervals of breaks better so I don’t burn out. So that’s definitely on my 2018 list!!!! Very essential for we single parents.
So for now my lovelies, spoil yourself and cherish the ones you love.
Until next time
Justustwo xo