I stuck my foot in my mouth last night, as I always do when hanging out with my husband's friends. Whenever I do, it reflects badly on him. When midnight ticked over, I said with some relish, 'Sayonara, 2012!' And then someone turned to me and said, 'Yes, it must have been awful for you, getting married and all.' I tried to recover the situation by pointing out how stressful planning a wedding is, plus there were bathroom renovations, etc. etc.
Now it is morning and I have slept on it, I still stand by my relief that 2012 is over. Yes, some of the best things that have happened to me occurred in 2012. And no, nothing truly awful happened. (There were layoffs at work, but I still have my job.) But my lasting impression of 2012 is tiredness. The year ran me ragged.
Why was 2012 so hard? Because almost all of the facets of my life transitioned into a new phase. New marriage. New house. New decade of life. Finally moving from talking about wanting to be a writer, to actually doing it. These things are all awesome, but because they all happened at once, I haven't had a chance to fully enjoy them. And that is why I am so happy 2012 is over: because I've been looking forward to 2013, when I'll finally be able to enjoy the new life I created for myself in 2012.
What is your lasting impression of 2012?
2 comments:
Thank goodness it's over!!! Lots of change, all good in the end, but very hard work. 2012 was exhausting, heartbreaking, chaotic. I am looking forward to 2013 and a clean slate.
Wishing you all the best for 2013, Cassie! I've been following your blog, and I know you've had more than your fair share of difficulties in 2012. You and your family deserve an awesome 2013.
I'm hoping I'll have the chance to read one of your novellas in print soon. Best of luck :)
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