It really seems like no one is having a good time this year. Aside from the covid restrictions and the US election, it seems that everyone I know has experienced some sort of personal hardship this year.
Here’s a quick rundown of my 2020 so far:
- My cat, Miss T, who had been a constant companion for nearly 19 years passed away in March
- COVID-19, lockdown. No touching. Stay 6 feet away from everyone outside your household
- My wedding was postponed again, because it’s not safe to invite all of our spread out family and friends to gather in one place
- My total income from my singing gig was reduced by a LOT due to lack of travel pay
- A whole mess of confusion with a very delayed stimulus check and unemployment
- I managed to find a job to get off of unemployment, but my boss had the worst anger issues
- Female health issues that are as of yet not officially diagnosed
- Still in a very slow court battle over a $2k rental deposit
- Mental health issues exacerbated by ALL of the above
BUT. I also had some good things happen this year too:
- Before covid, I had a Harry Potter themed birthday party that friends drove from as far away as two and a half hours to attend. (I almost didn’t have one because I didn’t think anyone would come.)
- A group of friends started a weekly google meet to play Cards Against Humanity and hang out virtually
- My fiancé really showed up as my biggest support during all of my breakdowns
- My best friend FINALLY finished her service in the Navy and moved in with me for the summer
- I went to the lake multiple times with said best friend and finally got a giant flamingo float (I’ve always wanted one)
- I had time to do some renter-friendly home improvements and decorating to increase the coziness of my living space
- I started some creative projects that I can take as seriously as I choose to because there are no rules!
- I got a KITTEN and she’s awesome. (Weirdly she looks just like Miss T. That was not planned. Her name is Echo)
- I was able to quit my job with the jerk boss, and I found a new one doing something I’ll ACTUALLY ENJOY the very next day 💜 (more on this new venture later…)
I don’t think the positives necessarily outshine the negatives, because those negatives are very stressful and valid. Everyone’s year has been hard. However, I’ve also seen some of my creative friends FLOURISH in this season of stress. I’ve seen more homemade art and stunning personal photography on my socials than ever before. I’ve seen more people reading, streaming, filming, helping others learn new technology, doing their own haircuts and nails, woodworking, baking, you name it!
We can’t control what else the rest of this year or next might have in store for us, but we CAN try to make the most of the situation we’re in.
Breathe in. Remember you are loved. Breathe out. Repeat as necessary ❤
Curiosity Killed the Cat 