Life, one year later

Last March I wrote about how I wanted life to be different in a year.  Over the course of the year, I looked at that post, just to remind me to stay on task.  I think I did pretty well! 

I wanted to feel OK on my own - I did this one!  I went to several things around Austin, always on my own, but never fully alone.  I had a good time doing it, too.  I made eye contact and spoke to with others, I found my way around fairly easily.  I saw a couple of great concerts, a few movies and shows, visited art shows and parks, shopped and ate out, and in general "got out there".

I wanted to decide where to land - I decided to stay put until interest rates go down.  At which point I might start investigating a smaller home.  

I wanted to have the garage in order, with some big items gone from my life.  I did this one very well!  I just have a few items to deal with and right now, they aren't in my way or causing me to lose sleep - they are on the list of things to handle in 2026. Some jewelry was sold.  The garage was completed overhauled and painted.  The Baja is gone.  

I wanted to have several big things done at Rustown, and I did a lot of that.  Carpeting might happen this year. I was able to attend to a lot of painting, repairs, and replacement of things like a couch, the garbage disposal, and a power switch.  I also created a sewing room and a guest bedroom.

I wanted to progress in therapy, and I am happy to say that I did. I know that there will still be grief, sadness, loneliness - all of the things.  But I feel that with the help I have gotten, the things I have learned, and this blog which helps me organize my thoughts and feelings, I am doing so much better than this time back in 2025.