Blaring sounds of trumpets and firecrackers can be heard this early in my neighbourhood. People are eager to welcome the new year and bid goodbye to 2023.
Any beginning is exhilarating. And this, to many, is the excitement that the new year brings…a time for new beginnings; gone with the old, ready for the new.
A fresh start for me, meanwhile, does not mean discarding the past. It is more on making good with what happened; picking up the broken pieces and patch them. It is creating a new me, stronger even bruised, and standing even battered.
The year 2023 was conspicuous, it ushered me to my senior year. It was also peculiar because it was only this year that I levelled up my travels, I now do cross-country explorations. It heightened its peculiarity when I finally uncovered lies and betrayals hidden from me for over the years. The discovery, while it continues to cloud my days, has balanced the events of the year. I had fun, I had adventure, I had frustrations, and I had emotional challenges. Summing up, I had a very fulfilling year. I am beyond blessed; I am complete.
Moving on to the coming year, I look forward to more travels and explorations, enjoy the discount benefits that come with my senior status, have time with my grandchildren, and accomplish the tasks set for the year. Days and events are unpredictable, I pray for strength, for faith, and for wisdom to conquer the challenges that will come my way.
To everyone, wish you all a blessed New Year. May we all have stronger faith, good heart, and better opportunities.
Simply Eccentric 