Well, here we are, the last day of 2023. For some, this evening will be a night of celebration, partying, and ringing in the new year with a bang. I don’t know if I have ever been all that excited about ringing it in. I remember as a kid feeling a bit more of the anticipation, but truth be told, I think it was more about the excitement of getting to stay up really late, watch tv, and eat popcorn and feeling rather indulgent and rebellious.
Funny how we age, and those intense feelings dim down dramatically. I don’t have any of those feelings or even desires to see or ring anything new in. It’s all another day, with nary a noticeable difference except the turning of the calendar page.
This coming year though will be different. A lot of changes, a lot of uncertainties, a lot of anxiousness. Actually, it has started already, and I am at the point of where looking to the New Year, I just hope to survive it mentally and physically.
I guess it’s just a case of hope for the best and expect the worst. Which really does sound like any other day doesn’t it?
Happy New Year a day early in case I party/nap too hard and miss it.
With the exceptions of when I was a child and when my husband was alive, I have always spent New Year’s Eve alone. I use it as a time to reflect, remember and reminisce…I doubt this year will be any different. Happy New Year, Vic!
Happy New Year Suzi!
For many reasons this year did not even feel like Christmas and tonight feels about the same for the Eve of 2024. I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately and it stirs those numbing feelings of my past. I hope you have the energy to get through your future journey. The road may not take you where you want to go but when you head back and refuel, I’ll be on the side of the road, “thumbing”, holding a big plate of cookies and a thermos of tea. Big hugs. Happy New Year, Vic. xoxo
Happy New Year Nahi!