Well…. the time has come. 2021 is coming to a close. In many ways this year has been difficult and in many ways this year has been totally rewarding.
Since the end of November, we have been finishing up the purchase of our first home, painting that home. moving into that home, and cleaning up our apartment. It has been so much work but we also were able to enjoy a little bit along the way. There was no November blog post as a result, but that’s how life goes!
If you didn’t know, I am trying to challenge myself to learning something new or being creative every month in some way. In November, it was learning to paint our house. I am documenting these things over on my YouTube channel - you can watch November’s video here:
December’s video will be up shortly, but for now, please enjoy some of the photos I took this month:
Lee enjoying a latte in our front yard.
We also decided to explore the neighborhood during the terrific weather.
Our neighborhood sure has changed from our location in Ballard! Look what my neighbor has parked in their yard!
Enjoying one of our local parks.
…and exploring another local park that we may or may not have been allowed at!
Finally got to decorate a little bit for Christmas, as well as wrap some presents while Max judged me about how long his next meal was taking…
Went to a holiday market at the Tractor Tavern back in Ballard to get some last minute hand made gifts.
A beautiful ornament from my mother.
A day out in Seattle with my best friend, Angela!
Some family time with my nephew, my mother, my sister, and both Lee’s.
And of course… the snow. The second big snow of 2021. We got some on Christmas Eve and then a bunch more on the 26th. It is still here, going into the new year…. hopefully it will start melting soon when the temperatures allow it!
Capping this year off with a snow-filled view from my back yard.
This year has brought along so much change. I am trying to embrace it, and actually lean into it. I want to grow as a person, and can’t wait to see what 2022 will bring.
As a side note - I only made a few posts this year on my blog, so a true end of the year post with the “Best of” photos isn’t necessary - it’s all right here for you to look at! I also am skipping 2021’s top albums. There were many great moments in music this year, but albums themselves did not capture me this year. Perhaps it was a slow year, or perhaps I was just so busy focusing on exercising, laying my father to rest, moving, and getting back into creative ventures again, during year 2 of the pandemic, that I just was neglectful.
There was only one album this year that blew me away. That was Turnstile’s album Glow On.
The album is phenomenal frontwards and back. I could not stop listening to this one. It was reflective, catchy, and filled with momentum. Here’s a bit to tie you over with:
Thanks everyone, and see you in 2022!!