i vented a bit about how the holidays were a little hard on my heart and soul this year, but i wanted to circle back with an update. i didn’t just wallow in the hurt, not at all.
on christmas day, i dragged bags of groceries over to a friend’s and we made an elaborate and delicious meal that took hours. we laughed and made messes and ate until we had no room for even that beautiful pumpkin pie we made.
after christmas, i took another friend out to see some gorgeous christmas lights. i had brunch, mimosas and all, at a nice restaurant with still another friend. i spent a girls day out with my kiddo, too.
new year’s eve, i was the somewhat reluctant designated driver for some friends. with my abscessed tooth and dislike of drunk crowds, i didn’t want to go anywhere. i am glad i was coerced into going and laughing in the new year.
yeah, there was a lot on my mind this holiday, but I deliberately made some changes to do things differently. i went against my introverted tendencies, made plans, and had a lovely time, even with all the crazy health issues that popped up. not everything is within my control, but i did my best to find the good in the things that i could change.