goodbye 2023

In 2023, I gained: a new responsibility at work--becoming the department chair

I lost: my knitting mojo

I stopped: watching television

I started: getting out more often

I was hugely satisfied by: the trips I took by myself

And frustrated by: irresponsible spending

I am so embarrassed that I: lost control of my bowels 2 times

Once again, I: listened to my intuition

Once again, I did not: prioritize saving money

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: my living space is decluttered and reorganized

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: stepping into leadership roles at school and at the library board

I loved spending time: reading

Why did I spend even two minutes: worrying

I should have spent more time: meditating

I regret buying: I can't think of anything consequential that I regret buying

I will never regret buying a new Kindle even though with that money I could have  bought a new Nook

I didn’t knit enough.

Getting a new landlord drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went was my sister's place in Virginia for three weeks in the summer.

Why did I go to the Bangor Public Library and the Maine State Library by myself?  I had several friends who offered to join me.

The best thing I did for someone else was how I helped a friend.

The best thing I did for myself was travel.

The best thing someone did for me was take time to listen to my concerns at school.

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better, read AP exams--well, I read the exams well but I need to socialize more.