We have arrived at the end of 2024. It’s been a tough year, but we made it.

America is still an unserious country and it sure seems like the rest of the Western world wants to follow in our footsteps. If you are tuned in to the news you know what I’m talking about.

Music was good this year. I already did a post about that so I won’t elaborate here. TV was kind of stale this year. I continued watching Abbott Elementary. The movies I saw this year were Wicked and Inside Out 2. Both films were good. I tried to read books this year, I didn’t meet my Goodreads goal, but I did read ‘Thicker than Water’ by Kerry Washington, ‘Son of a Gun’ by Justin St. Germain, and ‘Finding Me’ by Viola Davis.

I lost my mom to cancer earlier this year. I had major surgery this year to remove benign tumors. I’ve fought with depression this year. I’ve struggled to find a new job, currently still employed at a place I’ve been at for a while. I spent a lot of time crying this year. I’ve felt alone this year. I’ve felt tired this year. I’ve felt suicidal this year. It’s been rough. Therapy has helped somewhat. Shopping has been a highlight for me. Spending time in nature has been okay.

I made it to the last day of 2024. I am hoping that 2025 is much better for me and for everyone.