A Short & Sweet 2024 Recap
I’m back! For the moment anyway. The second half of 2024 really got to me, and I found myself quite uninspired in the “making content for public consumption” department. I could barely even bring myself to edit my manuscript! It’s been A YEAR to say the least.
2024 was certainly one of the best and worst years of my life probably. Well, “worst” is probably a bit of an oversell. It wasn’t all that bad in the grand scheme of things (except for that orange thing), but I burned myself out to the max on accident. I inadvertently made myself a punching bag to people, and I didn’t realize how much that hurt me until I was crying in front of my coworkers.
Alas, the “best” part is not an oversell! I tripped into one of my most unrealistic (for me) Clownery List items, and it’s been incredible. In many ways–some of the most significant ways–I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Which is also why I haven’t been blogging or instagramming the last several months. Been too busy living in the moment!
A college friend of mine will occasionally message our old group chat asking about our highs and lows of the week. I’ve given a lot of “meh” answers, but let’s try this out for the year, shall we?
Highs:
- The Clownery List thing
- Finished my seventh novel!!!
- Went to Boston/Salem for Thanksgiving
- Deciding that I don’t need to be everyone’s favorite (okay, I didn’t achieve this, but I’m working on it! In other words, I’m working on setting boundaries in places I didn’t really have them before)
- Had good quality time with my friends
Lows:
- That orange thing
- Cried several times at work
- Fell off my hiking goal almost immediately lol
That’s about all I wanted to check in about. Just checking in to check in!
I’m working on a puzzle at my parents’ house, my mom is cooking enchiladas for dinner, and I went for a great walk today. I’m grateful to be here, grateful to be alive, and grateful to know the wonderful people that I know.
Lots to do in the new year, like getting RIGHT into my reading goal. I slumped a bit this year and barely hit it, reading significantly less than I usually do. I did fun stuff instead and watched a ton of movies, but I’m a book girly first and foremost.
Wishing all three people who read these a happy new year. Sending y’all warm wishes and good vibes.
Alexa, play “Begin Again (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift.