I wanted to look back on this crazy year and reflect a bit, so I decided to put together a series of photo collages with some highlights from 2020.
In February, before the world shut down, and before we really were aware of Coronavirus, we took our second trip to the BVIs and chartered a sailboat for the week.
COVID happened, and apparently that means we have zero photos from March, April, or May. I transitioned to working from home on March 16th. I got pregnant in April. I found out I was pregnant in May. That was the biggest turning point of this year, hands down.
In June, B and I celebrated 8 years of marriage and my 32nd birthday. We learned how to make crespelles and manicotti from scratch and went fresh fruit picking. Low key, but lovely.
We did so much hiking. Throughout the summer and into the fall, we hiked so many trails within a state park close to home. It was the perfect way to get out of the house, do something active, and also stay safe re: COVID.
In August, we took a trip to Michigan. We outfitted the van with a lofted queen bed and drove around the entire state, camping and exploring (socially distanced). We saw the Great Lakes for the first time. We saw lots of national parks and explored a cave. We got to visit with some friends who live out there. It was wonderful.
More fresh fruit picking! Anything we did outside the house this year was done outdoors, pretty much. For Labor Day, we took a camping trip with a group of friends. We hiked into the park about 2mi and explored the falls, sat by campfires, read books, swung in hammocks, and enjoyed being in the woods.
I watched my body change this year. A LOT! This year has revolved around growing this tiny human and it’s been surreal and awesome, in the true sense of the word.
As the year came to a close, I have been less able to do things like hiking and have instead turned to crocheting as a hobby. I created an Etsy shop and completed some pretty cool projects.
And, last but not least, this fluffy duo brought me a lot of joy this year. Being home with them every day has been a nice change of pace.
There we have it. 2020 was a wild ride. My life has changed in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve learned a lot about my own strength, what motivates me, what is important to me, and I’ve been often reminded of the importance of friends and family, of human relationships. I’ve found this wonderful little tumblr community. Thank you all for sharing in this year with me, cheering me on, and supporting me. Your kindness and friendship is so very appreciated.
Cheers to a bright, joyful, and healthy 2021!