What a bizarre, odd, strange, unusual and weird year we recently lived, it was like a slap which reminded us that our tomorrow is not as predictable as we may think.
But regardless how unbelievable the last year was, I experienced some unique things that I’m sure they would never been happened if 2020 wasn’t there…
- I returned to blogging… Finally! After four years of absence, I decided to return back to do the thing I enjoy the most. Maybe if 2020 didn’t happen, I might delay that to another year or -worse-, maybe quitting blogging forever.
- I learned to be easy with myself… Watching a movie instead of reading a book, or playing a game instead of taking an online course, is just fine. As someone told me..« It’s a pandemic and not a productivity contest, so relax. »
- I experienced my limits… In a single week, I finished 2 books, 2 online courses, written 3 posts, watched 5 documentaries, listened to dozens of podcasts and took further levels of a new language, al. However, I felt like I could do better, so, I have no excuses in the future.
- I met new people… It’s a kinda of unusual phrase to hear when we talk about 2020, but I met a plenty of great people from many different countries while I was playing online games.
- I saved a lot of money… No restaurants, no coffees, no travel, no friend meetings, add to that no need to buy new clothes cause I was wearing pajamas all the time… Guys, I’m rich.
- I discovered K-drama and Anime… What an amazing world! It’s like falling in a black hole, and now, I can’t get out from it.
- I adopted a dog… I learned that raising a pet is hard, and giving it to someone who may take care of it better than me, is even harder.
- I grew up my hair… For the first time, I was concerned about the ingredients of my shampoo.
- I did my first TikTok challenge (and the last) … It was a MESS, but I’ll keep it for my children to show them what kind of crap their father was doing during a historical pandemic.
- I spent more time with my family… After living five years alone, I lost that « strong family connection »; to be honest, I felt uncomfortable every time I went back to my family’s house… But the last year, I chose to spend the lockdown with my family and it was the best decision I made.
2020 was hard and easy, light and heavy, sad and happy at the same time, it was the year of uncommon experiences and a very special chapter of my life. I’m glad I lived a such intense thing and I survived. Now, I hope the upcoming would be brighter.
I also returned to blogging, learned to be easier on myself just as you describe, saved money and spent more time with family. Welcome back to the written word!
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Thanks! Happy to hear that you’re back to writing too 😊
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LOL – check out the most recent blog entry that’s been in draft for a month. Although, it may not be a good intro to what I otherwise write!
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Very interesting. Thanks for posting this 🙂
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Thanks for reading and commenting 😊
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Thanks for following my blog and I am happy to follow yours back also! 😊🙏💛👊🎉
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Welcome 😊 , and thanks for following back!
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Pleasure 😊
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Congrats that you are back to blogging! Welcome, welcome yehey!
Cand congrats for, being rich! hehe
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💸 💸 💸 😋
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Welcome back! I wish great success and joy in your writing journey. I began blogging in August of 2019 and have found the experience creative and enjoyable. I love writing and sharing and I also love connecting with other writers around the world. 😊 Thank you for visiting my blog.
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I wish you keep writing as long as you can, and you always enjoy what you write 😊
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You too, writer!
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Good post! Because of 2020, I learned how to go to a Zoom meeting and how to order and pickup merchandise contactless. And my husband and I learned how to be quiet and still around each other to give each other space to concentrate while working from home.
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I agree that it was the year of learning a lot of new things.
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Welcome back to blogging!😀
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Thank youu!
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I liked the part about TickTock and saving for your children. You survived 2020 and that is all that matters.
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Thank you Ali !
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Amazing!! I can relate to that part of not being too hard on yourself and just having fun!! I’m a k-drama fan too! What korean series have you watched so far?
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Oh soooo many. I started with goblin and then I couldn’t stop 😆. Right now I’m watching start-up
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Those two are my faves!!!
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Hi Zoheir, I like your personality. I can relate to you in many ways…
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Thank you Lok, glad to know that someone is sharing the same things as me 😊
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I love featured images of your blogs, they are unique. You’re smart.
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I cherish your kind complements, thankss 🤗
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I enjoyed the blog.🤪
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I enjoyed your poetry, thanks for following!
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👍
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what an uplifting post! hope your enjoying your new doggie 🙂
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Unfortunately I gave it to someone 😢 , but I enjoyed the days I was with him.
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so sorry — sometimes that’s what’s best…
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Thank You, Zoheir, for the Follow! I appreciate you stopping by. I enjoyed reading your intro to your blog! I look forward to you stopping by again. Be Blessed!
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Welcome back to the writing world 😉
Thanks for sharing
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You’re the most welcomed
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I love how reflective this was and there is something to take from each experience and use it to grow — thanks for sharing this!
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Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. Thank you for reading and commenting Molly!
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What a great way to reframe 2020. and an enjoyable list of your learnings!
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Thank you Laura!
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From every negative, we can find a positive and hopefully, 2020 hs taught many of us that…Welcome back to the world of blogging…Thank you for following CarolCooks2 🙂
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We have to see the positive side of everything to keep positive energy and improve. Thank you Carol for your comment!
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You are most welcome 😊
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We all have many things in common with you…very relatable…and I love the humor in it 😀👍🏻
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Glad to know that you liked it 😁
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Really good post. You’re not wrong about saving money in 2020!
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One of the positive things of 2020 😄
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Worthy changes indeed!
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Yup, 2020 had some positive thing after all.
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Good to see you back, and thanks for re-following.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete.
It’s always nice to follow you – I unfollowed by mistake 🙂 –
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I love your reflections and your thoughts about what went well rather than badly. I wish you the best in 2022. I hope you can keep the good from 2020-2021 and incorporate the improvements. 🙂 Happy New Year.
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Thanks Marsha, happy new year and I wish all the best for you 😊
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