It's probably still a little early to give a proper summary of this year, but I still feel compelled to look back these days, especially at the last few weeks and months. We seem to have been in a bit of a rough patch for some time now, even though we have fortunately managed to get through the many big and small obstacles that have repeatedly stood in our way. I've already written about some of them, and there are others that don't need to be mentioned, although they still have a very prominent place in my memories. I simply tried to look forward and make the best of all the messed up situations. Sometimes that didn't work out so well, but despite everything we haven't forgotten how to laugh and we are working on refining it every day.
A few days ago it all seemed as if I was facing a case of deja vu, so familiar were the latest problems that we've unexpectedly been confronted with. Well, I guess it is just our fault, because after all the incidents of the last few months, we should probably have expected things to continue in exactly the same way.
But as crying won't do much good, I rather try to be optimistic and look ahead. The other day we were treated with some sun again and with temperatures which reminded us once again of times we had actually given up on this year. It was great to capture a little of the wonderful autumn atmosphere that we've been able to enjoy over the last few weeks and which has helped us not to lose our good mood completely. Our world has presented itself too beautifully, so that I'm only too happy to try and block out the many little nicknacks that I have to deal with. Instead, I prefer to be intoxicated by every bit of blue sky and all the colorful foliage around us that is trying so hard to impress me this autumn. I'm probably an easy victim, because in this case I naturally don't resist and am only too happy to be carried away.
Ultimately, it is probably a stroke of luck that our everyday life is not a bit mundane and boring. A little excitement is perhaps even the salt in the soup, even though that in the heat of the moment I don't always realize it. Of course, every now and then there's a bit of swearing and grumbling, and that should have its place too. Emotions are also part of us and our lives, and we shouldn't hide them under any circumstances. Sure, from time to time it would perhaps be better if I had better control of myself and my emotions, since uncontrolled outbursts are not necessarily welcome, especially here in the land of the constant self-control. But I am regularly reminded when I should have kept my mouth shut again, so perhaps one day I will finally be seen to have learned my lesson. But that could still be a long way off.
The year still has a whole month in store for us, and I'm really excited to see what kind of surprise bag it will be. My expectations for the rest of the year are rather low, even if I still dare to hope that things might ease up a little. Many of us probably don't associate the end of the year with the concept of relaxation, but as you know, occasionally miracles do happen.
And that's exactly what I'm counting on, and I'm simply assuming that we've now fully and completely exhausted our portion of bad luck and mishaps this year. And even if there is an encore after all, it won't throw us off track.
End of the year, do you hear me? Get ready, here we come!
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