This has been quite an unusual year, so I wanted to look back on what happened.
In January, my Girl Guide trip to Yellowknife was (finally!) approved, and we started fundraising. We had a craft night in February, and started running escape rooms.
And then in March, the pandemic hit. I started working from home; Girl Guides were not allowed to meet. I created new escape rooms online, and we continued running those until the end of June.
I changed jobs in April, and now work with a bunch of people I've never seen in person.
In May, Wanda and I painted the living room/dining room/hallway, which is always a huge job. Shortly afterwards, I painted the upstairs bathroom, which is much easier.
I got other stuff done around the house, too - I recaulked the kitchen and upstairs bathroom; I glued down the tile that's been loose for a long time; and I built a hammock stand.
And then, in July, I gave in and got a proper desk to work from. It was well worth it. It's a floating desk, and I set it at standing height. I also bought a drafting (i.e. tall) chair. It's working well.
I recertified my first aid, did a psychological first aid course online, and finally did the boater's course.
Pathfinders started up in the fall, and we started meeting outside in my backyard. That's working well - we may stay outside even once the pandemic is over.
I bought new living room furniture (which will arrive on Saturday), bought a Nintendo Switch so I can spend time with my friend Luigi, bought more takeout meals than ever before, and bought a pair of slippers that I love.
I've eaten all but 2 meals at home since March. (I ate in my car during the first aid course, and I ate lunch at a Pathfinder day camp in November.)
This is the first time in my life I haven't traveled for Christmas.
I've started playing board games online with friends.
I made a quilt for the friend I do Pathfinders with.
I had several trips planned for this year; none of them happened. But I had vacation time to help a friend with cancer, and I had time off to recharge.
I miss socializing in person, and restaurants, and movies. But I'm doing OK.
Bring on 2021.
