2024 in review

1. One word to describe the year: lovely
2. Best thing I did for someone else this year: coaxed Peter back into driving and encouraged him with books and music, trusted him to grow; also: organized a trip for 5 to Italy and got them all through two weeks; birthday cards to friends
3. Favorite movie of the year: Not sure about favorite… but Will & Harper is one I keep thinking about. Saw so many “old” movies with Peter which has been a blast.
4. Favorite show of the year: Really liked Lady Jane. Always love Great British Bake Off. Shrinking and Hacks were good. Finally catching up on Bones.
5. Most embarrassing moment of the year: screwing up my enrolled agent status? Allowing my backpack to get stolen? Discovering I never filed our 2021 tax return? at least top three choices
6. Time you laughed the hardest this year: probably Thanksgiving, playing Bohnanza with Laurie and Maureen, Nora & Jon, and Sean
7. Something you learned to do/had never done before: eat anchovies, glass fuse (ok 2nd time but it’d been 15 years), blogging (again, a re-learn)
8. Most news worthy event? For our family, Nora got engaged and finished her masters degree. But for me? Going to Italy again FINALLY and speaking Italian.
9. Biggest lesson learned: I can speak Italian and I love it
10. favorite place you visited this year? So much traveling. I have to say Venice with Capri a close second.
    
11. Most memorable day of year? So many to choose, but I’ll say the one day visit to Capri will live with me forever
12. best advice received this year? Reading about depression from Matt Haig, helps me understand Peter better. Also everything in the book No Mud, No Lotus by Thict Naht Hanh. I must reread it.
13. An achievement you’re proud of this year? Speaking Italian
14. One great compliment you got this year? Well, can’t remember just one, but I felt so loved by the numerous people who came to my birthday party to celebrate me making it to 57
15. What or whom are you thankful for this year? So many including Barbara, Stacy, Nora, Laurie, but it’s has to be Sean always. He makes my life better every day in big and small ways. All the above wouldn’t happen without him.