Hello and welcome to 2021! We did it, we survived 2020….sort of Regardless, I want to keep this post as positive as I can. It’s a new year and symbolically, a new start.
For all of us, 2020 was a year of loss. We all lost something. For some, it was merely the freedom to be able to do things we enjoy. For others, it was, unfortunately, our loved ones. Truthfully, I don’t think any of us could have imagined a more horrid year, even if we tried.
I had all these dreams and goals for 2020 that simply were unable to happen. However, I want to try to close this chapter and hope for the best. I think that’s all we can really do right now; to hope for a year that isn’t as tragic and isolating as the one we just went through.
Part of this for me means having no expectations. This is not meant to sound negative; I want to see how the year evolves and go from there. I miss traveling and seeing my friends, but those things are not necessary as long as it puts myself and other people in danger.
In my mind, I picture a future, not too far from now where there is little fear of becoming ill or getting others ill. Where going to the grocery store and finding paper towels isn’t an entire mission.
If I’m being frank, I think the first half of 2021 will more or less be the same as the latter half of 2020. That’s fine with time as long as there are better and bigger things to come. Not just for me, but for all of us!
I do believe that I’ll eventually be able to accomplish the goals I had for 2020. I also believe I’ll be reunited with the ones I love (as I mentioned in some of my previous posts, my closest friends moved to the PNW).
Even if it’s not now or next week, this does bring me a sense of peace. I also know that I’m not alone. I think we’re all pretty much in the same boat and that makes me feel OK.
That being said, I did prep a little for the new year. I deep cleaned my entire room which is not something I had done recently (lol oops) and I tried to set positive intentions. I bought a new agenda and got rid of some old things I didn’t need anymore.
In the end, I felt good, albeit a little frightened of what comes next. Could things get worst? Maybe. Or maybe, just maybe, things will turn around and the world will slowly heal itself.
Cheers to 2021 and for all of you guys reading this for making it through one hell of a year.
How are you guys feeling about 2021? Did you do anything special to prepare? I’d love to hear about it, let me know on my latest Instagram post!
One last thing; thank you for reading my posts in 2020! I hope you guys continue to do so this year and beyond. Sending love and good vibes your way, always.
XOXO
-Leslie V
