Reflecting on 2022

I’ve seen a lot of reflective ‘last post of the year’ content on my social feeds this week so decided to jump on the bandwagon since I’m nearly at the ‘Out of Office on” point in the week.

I didn’t come into 2022 with any new year resolutions because when I haven’t magically transformed into Beyonce by the 9th of January, I conclude I’m rubbish and give up.

I came with a mindset of 2021 and 2020 were mental, come in quietly and don’t startle or spook anything!

Looking back, I’ve done some cool things this year:

📚 Started and will soon finish a short course in understanding autism - close to my heart as my stepson, nephew and a few of the kids I volunteer with are autistic

👩‍🍳 Extended my cooking reportoire beyond eggs and pasta - James Martin I am not but the fiance says my curry is better than his mum’s and she can reaaaaallly cook.

🎤 Sang in front of people on my own at a Christmas service - while looking at a christmas tree so as not to look at people - I’m still somewhat socially inept, but hey, progress!

Next year I’m getting married, going on a canada honeymoon and getting a puppy….:but just in case, let’s walk in to 2023 slow Rachel, don’t startle or spook anything!

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