This year was so much more than COVID-19.
It was the year I was hospitalized for unexplained facial paralysis, and reminded how lucky I am to be surrounded by such incredibly supportive and caring friends and family;
It was the year all celebrations happened virtually and we embraced family and holiday traditions as best we could from afar;
It was the year that I realized that I'm far more of an introvert than I thought, missing friends, the office and socializing, but also being perfectly content at home;
It was the year my 95 year old grandmother learned what zoom was, and in time embraced virtual family hangs;
It was the year we enjoyed a well cooked meal at home almost as much as if we were at a fancy restaurant;
It was the year we escaped to the lake almost monthly during the summer months, reminding me how privileged we are to have access to such a place;
It was the year my big sister got engaged, and married a month later, reinforcing how beautiful an intimate family wedding in a special place can be;
It was the year we stopped going to concerts, events and activities, and realized that pre-Covid, we were likely over-programming our lives;
It was the year we bought a house, collapsed excessive amounts of cardboard and embraced the tranquility of quiet neighbours;
It was the year that our fertility journey took a hopefully promising turn;
And finally, a year in which I was reminded how lucky I am to have a partner who I adore spending time with, and who makes being home fun.
So with that, we bid adieu to 2020, with steak, fries and crème brûlée.
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