The New Year is Calling
The New Year is close now & I'm excited to see what it will bring. 2024 was an interesting one:trips to Fiji, a south Pacific cruise, some outback camping, welcomed a new grandson, had a minor TIA , rowed in excess of 1,500kms on indoor rower, bootcamp workouts every second day, (probably why
I tore my rotator cuff), started karate (65 isn't too old to start hey?), numerous trips to the coast's beaches & even had a haircut ;)
Anyway here's my attempted analogy between a coastal walk and the New Year, (it's a bit of a stretch, apologies in advance ;) .......
Wandering along this rockshelf feels a lot like journeying through 2024. There’ve been slippery, mossy patches where footing wasn’t always steady—those tricky moments that kept us on our toes (and sometimes on our butts). There’ve been sharp, rocky bits, demanding resilience, and a good pair of shoes. But there’ve also been stretches of soft, golden sand, moments of ease and calm that remind you life isn’t all rough edges. And that sense of satisfaction of moving on and making ground. The rocks & vegetation are so many shapes, colours, and textures, much like the unexpected turns and delights of the past year.
Now, as I near the headland, anticipation builds. What’s waiting just around that corner? A hidden cove? A wild, windswept beach? An "influencer" taking selfies (they do seem to be everywhere), a mermaid or pirate ship? Maybe another rockshelf to navigate. That’s the thrill of it—like stepping into 2025, you don’t know exactly what’s ahead, but you can’t wait to find out. Bring it on!
Happy New Year everyone !
Many thanks for every fave and comment, I appreciate them all!
The New Year is Calling
The New Year is close now & I'm excited to see what it will bring. 2024 was an interesting one:trips to Fiji, a south Pacific cruise, some outback camping, welcomed a new grandson, had a minor TIA , rowed in excess of 1,500kms on indoor rower, bootcamp workouts every second day, (probably why
I tore my rotator cuff), started karate (65 isn't too old to start hey?), numerous trips to the coast's beaches & even had a haircut ;)
Anyway here's my attempted analogy between a coastal walk and the New Year, (it's a bit of a stretch, apologies in advance ;) .......
Wandering along this rockshelf feels a lot like journeying through 2024. There’ve been slippery, mossy patches where footing wasn’t always steady—those tricky moments that kept us on our toes (and sometimes on our butts). There’ve been sharp, rocky bits, demanding resilience, and a good pair of shoes. But there’ve also been stretches of soft, golden sand, moments of ease and calm that remind you life isn’t all rough edges. And that sense of satisfaction of moving on and making ground. The rocks & vegetation are so many shapes, colours, and textures, much like the unexpected turns and delights of the past year.
Now, as I near the headland, anticipation builds. What’s waiting just around that corner? A hidden cove? A wild, windswept beach? An "influencer" taking selfies (they do seem to be everywhere), a mermaid or pirate ship? Maybe another rockshelf to navigate. That’s the thrill of it—like stepping into 2025, you don’t know exactly what’s ahead, but you can’t wait to find out. Bring it on!
Happy New Year everyone !
Many thanks for every fave and comment, I appreciate them all!