Inside Gigi's World

Every year when my birthday rears it’s head around the corner, I find myself, all of a sudden, caught up in self reflection.

What the year behind me held, highs, lows and everything in between.

What the year ahead of me has the potential to be. The possibilities and excitement of what’s to come.

This past year was suppose to be my year! I wanted to try new things and go on new adventures. I wanted to be less harsh on myself and be more patient.

I tried a few new foods but other then that, life happened and once I again the year is at an end at midnight tonight and it feels like I haven’t accomplished nearly as much as I have wanted to.

Somethings that I did do this year,

I learned to cross stitch. Although it takes me forever and I feel like I move slower than a snail, I did learn how to do it.

I grew a garden. Started plants from seeds and ate the fruit of my family’s labor.

I tried new food and learned how to make my own frosting.

I finally started my sleeve.

I started this fun filled blog.

And that is pretty much the gist of what my 3X year held for me.

I bought one of those art subscription boxes and made the project, successfully, with minimal frustration. It almost, ALMOST, could pass for the same project that came with the box.

It seems pathetic and small putting it out there like that. But again, I should start celebrating small victories.

I’ve given thought to what I want this year to look like.

I’d like to finish my sleeve.

I want to go to 3 new places I have never been.

Like Salem MA. Not during Halloween, too many people. But I would still love to see The Hocus Pocus house and feel the magic.

The other 2 places are yet to be determined. But I will think of them. Or maybe I’ll figure it when I get there.

I want to take an art class.

I’d like to be in more photos with my children. At this rate, if I died tomorrow they would have no idea what I looked like.

I want to actually make it to Terptown and see the show without severe weather or a pandemic shutting it down.

I want to make time to write in my journal at least once a week but not to feel too hard on myself if I don’t.

And I would like to take better care of myself. But also not to feel guilty if I eat a Reese Buttercup because I literally could eat one every single day.

I’m not sure what this trip around the sun will hold for me.

But does anyone really?

And maybe if I put my “Bucket List” out into the cyber world then it will be easier to stick to.

Tomorrow starts a whole new 365 days for me. What does that mean? I don’t know. I guess I’ll be just as surprised as everyone else. It’s like the birthday gift that keeps giving.

Does anyone have anything they would like to cross off their “Bucket List” by their next birthday?