End of the Year….

 Now it’s December, full on winter weather on the North Island.  Major winds, waking me at 3 a.m. with the sound of the surf.  A lot of rain.  The winter sideways pounding rain.  But on the upside the temp is above freezing, today it was at least 8C.  Even with threatening clouds.  Heck a nearby village had lightening!  Very odd weather indeed.

I continue  to enjoy my new path, new journey.  I have a new friend, a very nice gentleman, who has proved to be a stellar dinner companion.  We both are dealing with loss of spouse, and are just….lonely.  As I’ve said in the past, Its not the lonely as much as the Alone.  So we have coffee, chat about life, friends and family.  He is a true island dude…logger, mechanic, hunter.  He is not a Habs fan, tends to cheer on the Blackhawks, but that keeps hockey interesting!  

Hows the Dodge Journey?  Well it has a mystery lurch, mystery in that the mechanic I took it to could not find anything amiss.  Said it runs great!  Hope its cured, I’ll take it for a rip and find out.

This weekend Im heading back to Vancouver, to enjoy the Vancouver Men’s Choral group, 120 strong, amazing voices!  Its a chance to glam up, hit the Queen Elizabeth theatre and enjoy time with friends ,

So after consulting my neighbor in a game of “how does this look?” I’m ready to hit the city 🥂👠.  

Then back for a few days before heading to 👙🌞⛱🌴with my sister!  Ariba!!  Then back again to the Island weather 🌬🌧💦 And before you know it, the year will be winding up, and I’ll be looking for Robbie Burns and a Haggis!

Its been one hell of a year.  Very stressful, some joy, love and fun.  But deep pain and sorrow losing my darling husband.  Paperwork is being wrapped up as we speak, and I am already imagining 2024 and a road trip to ….who knows? 

So tonight, I am hoping for more than last nights 3 hrs of sleep.  My mind is becoming more settled, peaceful.  Focused? Wellll not so much.  

Hope you all have a peaceful enjoyable December.  🎄⛄️ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!