As the year is coming to a close I’m in a mad rush to wrap up projects that I had wanted to complete. I suspect that there are others with an impending deadline of December 31st weighing on their shoulders, too. Perhaps like me, these are self-imposed deadlines. I am sure that there many of us with a masochist streak. Unfortunately, 2020 did not unfold as I had expected, for myself or anyone else I know. In light of this reality, I’ve amended most of my personal and professional goals. Among them, I’ve closed my corporation and scaled back my ambition and will now be working as an independent contractor. Also, I have either built or purchased workout equipment to exercise at home. Like many other Americans, I can’t go to the gym as they are all closed. Even if they were open my confidence level in them being safe is low. There have been plenty of rearrangements made in my home, both physically and figuratively. My schedule also had to accommodate this Covid life in which we are all in the midst.
I thank my lucky stars for the many blessings in my life. In spite of my health challenges and restrictions brought on by the Covid crisis, I’ve managed to keep my diet and exercise somewhat consistent. It has had its rewards and has kept me in good standing with my doctor. Not sure that anyone is leaving 2020 without being earmarked by its claws. I am thankful for my family and close friends. I worry about them and how they are doing now and in the future. Overall, my loved ones are doing well. Not surprising there are a few exceptions. In spite of how much the economy has contracted and hurting several industries, I have been able to pay my bills and keep food on the table. This has been no small task this year. I made several art sales and Seismicmark clients have come through with work, which I appreciate.
In 2021 there will be different obstacles and triumphs. I look forward to a better future for us all, but with 2020 tapering off I can’t get too comfortable. Not certain that I will be putting my guard down any time soon. I am still hopeful that 2021will bring us closure, hope, and mended fences.