2022. Entering year 3 of the pandemic. The past 2 years I’ve rarely had anyone close to me be COVID+. After my dad died from COVID in 2020 (before vaccines and only remdesivir), the vaccines came and most of my family and friends got it. After the holidays of 2021, everyone I know has gotten infected with Omnicron except me and my mom. But none of them are dying!!! My point: get a N95 mask and get the vaccine! Stay safe.
Minor Setbacks for me in January 2022
1. I had to cancel my Vegas and Hawaii trip for Jan/Feb. I had 1st class tickets to Hawaii that I used miles for and only cost me $110. 😩😩
2 Celine Dion canceled her concert in April and I had great tickets. (Some may see that as a blessing unless you are over a certain age 😂).
Lets offset that negativity with these gems:
1. I booked a beach house in lieu of Hawaii in S. California for February
2. I get $420 back from the canceled concert.
3. I’ve lost 45 pounds! (20.5 kg). I am thrilled. It is NOT easy to lose weight in menopause and in your 50’s.
4. I only have TWENTY 2-0 pounds (9 kg) to go to get to my happy weight. Likely not the final weight BUT that goal is so obtainable now. When you have over 50, 75, 100 lbs you think it’s impossible. Day by day, friends.
5. I’m down 2 short sizes. I fit into jeans yesterday I have not worn in 5 years. No muffin top. Feels good to wear real clothes not just leggings.
6. I’ve joined a couple of long distance (think across the USA) virtual races for this year to get me back to exercising consistently.
I hope y’all are meeting your goals, finding happiness in the little things, staying healthy mentally and physically, and when possible, helping the less fortunate.