Here's to 2023

When 2022 came to an end, I initially thought, "Thank goodness that year's over."

After all, the pandemic is still going strong, despite a lack of government concern. I caught COVID, twice, and I think that my long-term health is still suffering. I often wonder when I'll eventually start to feel like my old self, if ever at all.

But 2022 wasn't all that bad. DW and I did get to spend some quality time with friends—mostly outside, and masked when we were around the general public.

DW and I also did some travelling: Mexico in February and Portugal in September. Both of these trips were fabulous and we'll carry memories for the rest of our lives. We were thrilled to be anywhere, given the past two years (yes, I know, we were in Cuba in December of 2021, and it was safer there than it was in Canada, given their strict requirements, versus our seemingly lax policies).

We're planning another couple of trips in 2023: one, which will take place in just a few weeks. Stay tuned.

What does 2023 have in store? Only time will tell but I hope that the pandemic comes under better control and that people will do their best to keep themselves and others safe from infection.

I have hope but, knowing people, no great expectations.

What about you? What's on your agenda? What are your hopes? Leave a comment (but please, no links!).

May you find joy and wonder in the coming year.

Cheers!

Yes, I've used this photo before. It took the whole family to shoot this image.
I'm gettin' my money's worth!