My 2007
I thought I would reminisce on 2007 but I can’t really remember much of it! When I think back, I feel like I steadily changed throughout the year. The beginning of the year was a blur of puppy training. Getting Jodie really helped to lift my depression; taking walks in the fresh country air, playing out in the garden, enjoying the affection a dog gives… you can’t stay sad for long when you have a Lab around!
We survived on one salary in 2007, but only just. It’s a bit scary now when we go into overdraft because there’s no quick or easy way to pay it off any more. There’s absolutely no possible way to buy that new desk or bookshelf. What’s that you say? I should just get a job? Well, I’ve thought about it but I really don’t want one, and the thought of working again sends me to a dark place. If I did get a job, it would only be part time because of Jodie, and I would need a car of my own, which would make it financially not worth the effort. I do have some money making plans though… a big box of crap and eBay.
Blogging shaped the second half of my year quite a bit. I’ve always liked to write, but for a long time I didn’t write in any form whatsoever, which was a big mistake. I need to remember that writing is fundamental to my wellbeing! Blogging is nice. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Knowing people are reading my blog is nice too (and there are a few!). Thank you for reading!
Overall, I had a lot of ‘me time’ this year. I’m learning to give myself a slap when I start taking myself too seriously. At times I got myself feeling a proper genuine happiness that I had forgotten how to feel for a while. And I would like more of that in 2008 please!
4 Responses to “My 2007”
By pat on Dec 30, 2007
I am so glad you have felt happiness in 2007.
I hope 2008 will bring you even more. Just remember how much you are loved by James and all his family. You really are part of our family.
By Nikki on Dec 30, 2007
I love reading your blog and getting an insight into your and my brother’s lives - I envy the simplicity of it and am so glad James found the perfect person to be his soulmate - you two really do go well together
As we will probably be in bed by 9pm on New Year’s eve can I say now HAPPY NEW YEAR and hope 2008 brings all you could wish for and more :):)
By Loth on Dec 30, 2007
Well, thank you for writing. I hope, for completely selfish reasons, that you will continue to do so. If it happens to help you too, well, we all win!
By Lynsey on Dec 30, 2007
Aw thanks folks! See… warm and fuzzy, just like I said. 