Another Christmas alone.
And that's OK. My siblings and their families live in Oregon. My daughter lives in Kansas. I'm not feeling the so-called Christmas spirit again this year, so my dogs and I will spend a quiet, rainy day at home. I plan to cook some salmon and whatever else sounds good.
The nice thing about spending time alone is the freedom it gives to eat whatever and whenever I want. If I want to crank up the music, I can. If a nap calls to me, I will nap. I am alone, but I am not lonely.
This time of year is the perfect opportunity to appreciate what I have in life, rather than dwelling on what is missing. I have financial resources that allow me to travel. I have a beautiful house. I have two dogs who love me beyond measure. My health is relatively good. I have plenty of food. I have friends around the world: England, Scotland, Kenya, Tanzania and Russia among them. I have a full travel schedule planned for 2022. I reconnected with family this year.
And best of all, I like being alone. I like my space and my privacy. I prefer to be alone or with a couple of people rather than being part of a large group. That has never made me comfortable. I have already started to think about my goals for next year.
However you are spending today, take time to celebrate yourself and all you have achieved.
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