This
new year started cold, with a low of 4 degrees this morning. Our
electricity went out about 5 am. Although it was back on in an hour,
I was very happy to have a gas fireplace and range. There was
another good side to being up so early...we were able to watch a
beautiful full moon setting followed by a brilliant sunrise.
2017
was a good year. There were a few challenges along the way but
everything worked out like it was supposed to in the end. We went
camping several times at Defeated Creek and Dale Hollow Dam. We
spent a refreshing week at Island House Hotel in Orange Beach. We
started eating healthier and walking at least an hour per day. Home
improvement projects and hobbies kept us busy and we were never bored.
It
was a stellar year for sewing! I scored big with fabric and sewing
tool purchases. I completed a total of 58 sewing/quilting projects,
the most ever since I started a sewing journal. Needless to say, I
cherish the hours I spend stitching.
For
2018, I plan to continue living a quiet, happy retired life. I
will stay on a healthy eating path and increase my walking time.
There will be camping, reading, maybe another beach trip, and lots
more sewing.
I'll make an effort to give myself time to fully
experience each moment, to linger instead of rushing. Laughter with
friends and loved ones, lively conversation, and learning new things
are on my list. Most importantly, I want to practice awareness so
that I don't miss a thing.
Wishing
you all a happy and fulfilling 2018.
May
you revel in the simple pleasures of life.
