One of the things I love most about Chinese New Year, also known as “Lunar New Year”, is that it offers another chance to start the year over again. And celebrate with tasty food.
It is time for me to say good-bye to Year of the Rabbit.
This year presented me with some devastating losses and brilliant gains.
I lost someone I considered my best friend, twice, and my grandmother. I let go of a job that I loved, with colleagues who became some of my dearest and yes, best friends. I zeroed my savings and went into debt. I had horrible hair days. Another best friend moved halfway across the country.
I fulfilled some of my lifelong dreams. I walked on the Great Wall of China, I knelt in front of Buddha, in many temples. I fulfilled a promise. I met so many new people, many of whom are now some of my best friends. I learned how to use my camera! I made peace with my ex. I had incredible hair days. My best friend who moved got into a relationship and I got a new job with people I love. I started baking again!
I read some incredible books. Heard excellent music. Saw some great movies.
I cried. I laughed. And throughout it, I tried to write it all for you.
Year of the Rabbit was a year of my life. Losses and gains. Tears and laughter. Always a mix, right? A balance. Some of each for the human heart to grow.
My conversations shift and change, people come and go.
Good-bye Year of the Rabbit.
Thank you.
