Reflecting back

I know it's popular right now to shit all over 2016, wishing all manner of nastiness as it exits. And don't get me wrong 2016 had some pretty dark moments ... mysogeny at an all time high, popular press completely dropping the ball, all the still-as-yet-unanswered questions for our neighbours to the south, so many influential icons moving to The Great Beyond and on a personal note, my mom'said death.

But there were also some personal Giant Beams of Awesomeness that I can't squirrel behind closed doors.  Like our amazing cross-country trip ... so many years in the making that at times I had to pinch myself to ensure it was actually happening. 

And we purchased a piece of property on our beloved Wentzell Lake where we will be doing a self-build which is hugely exciting (and terrifying!). But mostly exciting!

And the deepening of  relationships ... getting to meet IRL online friends and realizing how important and tangible they are. Along with the continuation of expanding those not-yet-met. And those closest to my heart.

And witnessing our granddaughter's transformation from baby blob to little girl with a wicked sense of humour and sense of self.

And my son and daughter-in-law's crazy Surprise Wedding.

So 2016 ... not all bad.
You've given me some really good... meaty... moments.
Thank you.