2025 reflections

So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you had fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young

From one of my favourite songs.

So what have I done?

Not a lot lol.

Much of this year has been about others in the family. My two granddaughters growing from tiny babies into energetic toddlers. My kids trying to cope with parenthood and all that throws at you. Hospital trips, worry, separation anxiety, work / family balance etc.

My daughter at one point when her daughter was in and out of hospital quoted a saying of mine on line "Man plans; God laughs". It's been a year of quiet support and advice.

I'm still in the jam band I joined in 2024 much to my surprise, I'd have thought they'd have ousted me by now 😂.

I've enjoyed learning material I'd probably never have learnt before and playing in a band is always better than playing with yourself (stop being smutty at the back).

This year's big achievement? Another year sober. Any day sober is a big thing for me I must never stop being grateful for that.

Best wishes to everyone for 2026.

KatyO83 · 41-45, F

"Not a lot"

That I completely disagree with. You're an inspiration for me and others. Your experience, strength and hope continues to inspire and help me all the time.

Happy new year to you and the family.

AngelaR80 · 41-45, F

Pfiffle! You're fab. You put the biggest smile on my son's face with the guitar and my daughter's with the theatre trip. You achieve huge stuff all the time.

Happy new year to you.

Miram · 31-35, F

Likewise, good dude.

Your family is blessed to have you, and blessed that you love them so. I hope next year will bring you many first time good things, plenty of re-experiencing the best of what life has to offer too.