Another year in which I haven't done any reflection... I must try harder next year. 2017 was quite a tumultuous year. I can't say that it was the best year, because it was extremely exhausting and stressful, but there were some very bright spots in the middle.
The bad:
- Trump. 'Nuff said.
- My company had multiple rounds of layoffs this year. Ben was not affected, but most of his department was. I was not affected, but have several friends who were. Morale at the company has been pretty bad all year.
- Job stress. Related to above, but also because I changed roles again this year due to a re-organization, and got a new boss. The position and the boss are fine, but I feel that I lack the knowledge or expertise to do my job. I have been working 10-12 hour days regularly and it is exhausting.
- My anxiety has been flaring up more, probably due to all of the above. Need more chill pills.
The good:
- Ben and I got married! And it turned out to be a great day, and everything went smoothly. A lot of my family that I haven't seen in years flew in from around the world, and it was wonderful to have the people I love spend the day with us.
- We went to Spain for 2 weeks for our honeymoon. It was awesome! Visited Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Granada, and Sevilla.
- Ben got a new job at another company. He loves it, and I love it because their healthcare benefits are awesome and they have a fantastic holiday party.
- Spending more time with family and friends this year. Not only due to the wedding and associated planning, but also I went to visit family in Toronto for my grandmother's 90th birthday, we spent Thanksgiving in New York City to meet my new nephew, and we were in Asheville over Christmas to visit Ben's parents and his extended family.
'Twas a beautiful summer's day
Since Kevin posts new states/countries/airports/airlines visited in a given year, I will do the same. Not as much travel this year, so not a whole lot to add.
- New states visited: None
- New countries visited: Spain
- New airports visited: DUB, BCN, MAD
- New airlines flown: Aer Lingus, Iberia Airlines
Hoping for a smoother 2018!
