Life

2020 a review and/or a personal reflection

As I sit here at my desk looking at the everlasting shimmering sparkles of nail polish spilled during a moment of reflective, self-care shine back at me, I come to reflect. The year 2020 is and was quite the year for many people and myself.

I am thankful that despite the madness of fires burning Australia, killer bugs, earthquakes, the U.S. presidential election, and the fact that at this moment Austin, TX returned to Stage 5 quarantine due to Covid-19, I have not been too impacted by the swirl of negativity that is 2020.

My husband and I heeded the warning put forth by the U.S. national medical community and the Austin local medical community and stayed home for every U.S. holiday season.

I have not seen any of my local family since Christmas 2019 in good consciousness to avoid being an unsuspecting asymptomatic carrier and spread the virus, because my nearby family all live in mostly remote areas.

However, I feel better that in despite of it all, I’ve stood firm. 2020 robbed me of my holiday visits with my family, my wedding, and traveling. But, this also means that 2021 and onward will be far more enjoyable.

For the past several holiday day’s, I’ve been at home with my husband. He made us bacon-wrapped avocados, Christmas dinner, garlic bread to compliment the Domino’s we got Saturday, and the best macaroni and cheese I’ve ever had.

As I switch from my PJ’s of the night before to the loungewear of now, I’ve come to the conclusion the Christmas holiday season, while celebrates family, is best spent with those who deeply care about one another regardless of the current circumstances. Jack, if you ever read this…know that Christmas 2020 was an enjoyable time between us. I’m glad that (J.K. Rowling sucks for her beliefs) I was able to share with you my love of the Harry Potter book series and movie series.

So, what now?

What did I learn from the “experience” that is 2020?

  1. I am far more adaptable than I thought.
  2. Growth and knowledge come from unexpected places.
  3. I am not the best as writing email copy for corporate email blasts.
  4. A person’s life is more important than any job.
  5. You are always replaceable but never forgettable to those that matter.
  6. Listen to those who spent their lives learning one thing. Listen to the professionals–Stay home when you can and don’t travel.
  7. Despite it all, we will get through.
  8. Never stop learning.
  9. In the word of The Specials, Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.