This New Year

I might've lived this once so I follow her. Wistfully.

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Added New Year's Eve. 

I never make resolutions, but in this New Year, I am in a writing mood.

First off, sadly, there are so many things I'll never do again, and it's a long list.

Tent Camping 

Once I'm on the ground, I'm down. I have to call the fire department if no one is around. Now that I've had every joint replaced and spinal fusion to uncrush my spine, I'm optimistic. No matter how well I recover, I'll never tent camp again unless I have a cot.

I'll never live on the beaches of Belize. 

My kids will definitely veto it. 

Well! I guess that's it. I thought the list would be  lot longer, but I can't think of anything else that is outside the realm of possibilities.

So what WILL I do?

Walk my Daughter down the aisle

Yes I will. Next summer in CA

Travel

I have a 10 year old car that can't tow a Teardrop because it's a Hybrid. That may change, but for now, Have Camera Will Travel. Pennsylvania is a great place to explore. Many day trips ahead!

Big Travel

I've never been to Europe. Daughter Carla has traveled the world solo many times and I admire her confidence and spirit. I've always wanted to visit Italy, especially Rome, for a month, a year, forever. A European river cruise looks enticing, or a Sushi Omakase experience in Japan with my daughter Nina, who is also a sushi junky.

Eventually I'll just throw up my hands and say WTH and DO something instead of sleeping, playing games or watching videos on my phone.

Moving forward

Now that my body had been fixed, I can do most anything (except hike Mt Everest). I promise to pry myself out of my comfort cocoon and venture out. I no longer have physical restrictions after spine surgery, so I'm just working on getting stronger with PT. In a few months, I'll be able to do activities I haven't been able to do in years.

 

I'll start making new memories solo. But who cares. me