So...I probably ought to have started this a lot sooner so that I wouldn’t forget most of the things that have happened. Oh, well.
I just wanted an excuse to say thank you to everyone and do a bit of look back. A lot of people, and smarter people than me, have said this was a shit year and in many respects, they’re right.
But I know that I’ve also hit some milestones that I’m proud of, either fandom-wise or personal. And I’ve hit some lows, too.
Feel free to skip it if you don’t care :) Happy New Year!
Fandomwise, I finished my two longest fics to date, both of them over 100k, one almost 150k. That is a milestone for me.
I’ve discovered lovely new fandoms and equally lovely fans, though I don’t intend to leave the ones I already had. In particular, I’m so glad I watched Endeavour. :D
I’ve written almost 200k words this year, not all of it published.
I’ve started work on an original book, which I’m excited and nervous about but it’s going well
I’ve gotten a handicap parking license so I no longer have to struggle to just make it to the front door of places.
I’m alive, still. :) For that, I am incredibly grateful.
I’ve gotten a far better understanding of my acquired brain injury (yes, I have one, it’s a long story)
I’ve struggled with a family who fails to understand my situation, mostly because they don’t want to.
Had a depressive turn for most of the autumn
Financial issues but seems to hopefully be solved
I have had to make some hard and difficult decisions but I think ultimately they will turn out for the far better.
My friends are fewer but I like to think it’s what’s risen to the top. Thank you to all of you, I’m grateful for you :D <3
I’ve learned new skills, both handicraft and otherwise. Looking forward to learning macrame, too 😄
I’m learning to set my boundaries and take care of myself first.
People have been helping me coping with the acquired brain injury, which has been invaluable.
Thank you to all of you who’s been following me, here or elsewhere, and I hope you’ve a better year ahead of you, however your year has been. Especial thanks to @z-aliada and @willowgrovecreates