I remember in high school and college following blogs and living for their weekly or monthly updates. Most of the time, the writers were talking about recipes or their new baby or something so far removed from me but I still loved hearing what was going on in their lives. I also remember being bummed when they would shut a blog down or even worst, drift off with no final ending. Most of those bloggers I used to follow are no longer active and while I was never at that level, it does make me sad to know that I’ve also trickled off. This is the longest I’ve gone without blogging and the least I’ve written in a year, which is crazy because so much has happened.

Last year after getting laid off, I made the excuse of not having anything going on in my life. I was too sad after moving to a city I didn’t like, struggling to make friends etc. then, things got too busy and I just always found an excuse not to write. I either had too little to talk about or was traveling too much to think about writing. Since I wasn’t working. I did have a lot of time which I should’ve spent writing, but my lack of disciple didn’t help. I’ll admit too that I dove more into reading than writing which is a normal deflection tactic for me.

Well, 2023 was an interesting year full of a lot of challenges but also alot of wonderful experiences. I think it was also a year where I realized I need to prioritize my health, interests, and hobbies, and start focusing on what makes me happy. I also learned that my job was not a part of my identity, but something that enables me to find and afford the aforementioned hobbies and passions.

So to honor the end of my dismal writing year and the beginning of a new one, starting fresh, I’m going to set a goal to write at least one blog a month.

And that’s all I have for this year!