Well Let Me Tell You Where I’ve Been

Well, where do I start? I have not posted here in over a year, and so much has happened since the last post, so I can give you all a run down by the month of 2024 to bring you current.  The word of the year was health, and just by looking at how this year went, it was the most appropriate word to describe it.  So here we go!

2024 Vision Board

January- Time to Prep:

One of my goals for the year was to walk 10,000 steps per day to prepare for the upcoming surgery, and it would be easy since I walk a lot anyway.  After watching different videos of people who had the procedure I was having, I wanted to make sure my body was ready for the major change that was going to happen and to make sure recovery was not too bad.  I also moved my desk from the living room to the filming room.  I do not know why I was not fully working in the room, but I feel that was the best decision I made (even though that was the purpose of the second bedroom, anyway).  I finally started hanging albums on the wall and changing them out per month, and I hung a television for the first time, and it felt really handy that day.

First Workout of the year

February- When a 2011 Situation Becomes a 2024 Procedure:

I was not just prepping my house (mounted television in the living room and built furniture) I was also prepping my work for my time off.  I was supposed to be off work for a total of 6 weeks, but since I work from home, I was only going to take off work a week and work from home for the last 5 weeks.  On the 21st, I went through a 3-hour procedure that has pretty much altered my life as I know it.  I recorded some videos on my phone to document what I was feeling and going through at that time, and I was not mentally ready for the physical changes that were in store for me.

I had to handle some business real quick.

March- Recovery and Discovery:

Recovery was quick.  I stopped pain medication in less than a week, and my body changed rapidly.  I started watching Formula 1: Drive to Survive, and that is a pretty good show.  I can’t wait for the next season. Getting back to normal was weird and great. I realized that I could not sit too long because I got restless.

April- Waiting on the Earth-Shattering Kaboom:

I'm getting back into the swing of normal life, and I got to experience the eclipse from home. I work in the office one day a week. I'm trying my hand at purchasing things from the TicTok shop and learning how to sew with a sewing machine.

May- Solo Adventure Time:

I went out on my own for the first time ever in my life, and it was different.  Normally, I would go places and meet the crew, but not this time.  I went to a block party by myself, and it was fun taking in the sights and sounds then I went to an event at the lounge by myself. That was kind of scary, but I liked it so much that I made it a once-a-month thing after this.

The Customary Elevator Pic

June- Organization and House Guest:

I started the month trying to organize my bathroom and get the whole house done, then my first and only house guest came back to stay and didn’t want to leave (I didn’t want her to leave either, but I didn’t have enough food for her).  She got to film a video with me for the first time in a long time, and I was so happy she was here.

Best houseguest ever

July- Getting back to my 10,000

I fell off my goal of 10,000 steps a day but in July I got back on and even added 5-mile walks into the mix.  On the weekends I started walking 5 miles at the Arch grounds and that was the most exciting and relaxing experience I could ever have had.  I got to the point where I started competing with myself on how fast I could walk each mile and how quickly I could walk per day and weekend.  I would go when the sun rises, see how beautiful it is early in the morning, and get done before the tourists arrive.

August- The End of an Era

Celebrated my 3rd home anniversary, and my health came back to center stage, and this time, I got scared.  I started to feel dizzy, and I fainted a couple of times at home, and that caused me to reach out to my doctor to find out what could be the reason.  I was told to stop taking my blood pressure medication for a couple of weeks to see if that could be part of the problem.  It was determined that I did not need the meds anymore with the exercise and normal pressure readings, it was time for it to end after the 8-year fight to get off of them.  I knocked out my biggest goal of the year.

September- Here and Gone

It was a mild month until I left the house for an event and met someone.  Yes, I met someone, but that ended up being a bust because it did not work out.  As quickly as it started, it ended, and very happy it did.  I did get out more this month to events near the house and made the best of the rest of the month.

October- Let’s get a Second Job

After trying a failing to meet someone I ended up getting a short-lived second job in retail and that was not the best idea but it got my mind off of the failure of dating and I made a little bit of money in the short time. I also went to my 30th high school class reunion and it was fun seeing everyone that attended. I almost didn’t go. I was a bit scared of being around a large group and also I didn’t know if I would have fun because I was not very close to too many people when I was in school but I am so glad I went.

First day of work at the seond job

November- 49 Turns Around The Sun

I celebrated my birthday the way I wanted it.  Walking the arch grounds at sunrise and talking to my sisters on FaceTime in 40-degree weather.  My heart was full that day and getting to talk to them on that walk made me feel so much better.  I also reconnected with someone.  Don’t want to say much about it because I don’t know where it’s going but I’m going to have fun while it lasts.

December- Quiet Time

Now, we get to the present day, and it’s pretty quiet.  I went to the doctor, and it is official: I am off of the meds.  She wants me to add weights to my workouts, so I have been doing a full-body kettlebell workout to the mix and barbell workouts along with walking for an hour.  I purchased a 7.5-foot black Christmas tree, and I loved it. The family was over, and I filled my little place with love, conversation, good food, and the first season of Miami Vice. Figured out my goals for 2025, and they are not too crazy and very obtainable.

Beautiful view for a short time

2024 was an interesting year for me from facing the decision of my health to trying to break out of my shell and getting out more I will say I am happy things happen the way they did. Now its time for new goals and adventures for 2025.