Hello, my wonderful friends! I’ve just been sitting here thinking about all the things that made 2020 so special.
I know, I know gang, but stop laughing and hear me out because I must be freakin’ joking (or at least be a lil’ bit tipsy), right? Wrong!
One of my most favourite sayings is something my own Mom used to say to me, “If you don’t laugh you’ll cry!”
It was on day 2364645 of quarantine that I decided to take this on board and try to change my attitude.
Now, I’m not being insensitive. I know this year people have lost too much. I know people have lost jobs, and homes, and loved ones. I know people have lost hope, and friends, and even a little bit of sanity, but I promise- stick with me and by the end of this you should be smiling.
So what are these ‘special things’ that made 2020 NOT SUCK I hear you ask? Get a cup of tea (or wine, I’m no one to judge), sit down, and let’s go through some of the good things that happened in 2020.
1) The Promise Of A Vaccine
Scientists created a vaccine in just 10 months. Given that most vaccines can take around ten years to produce, it is amazing that science has given us a light at the end of the tunnel, and we are grateful.
2) The End Of The Normal 9-to-5?
Employers started to realize that we don’t need to be an office to be productive, with a lot of businesses adapting to new working conditions.
And, on the flip side family’s realized they didn’t need to be in the same room to connect with one another.
3) People Rediscovered Hobbies
As so many of us were faced with being stuck indoors all day, many people rediscovered their beloved hobbies, be it painting, writing, rollerskating, or bloody baking! You name it people did it! What hobby did you reconnect with this year?
4) Wising Up About Reality Stars
Kim Kardashian who? Finally, people seem to be cottoning on to how irrelevant celebrity culture is. This year we stopped idolizing celebrities and sports stars and started giving doctors, nurses, care staff, shop workers, and scientists the credit they deserve. Thank you to the people who really kept us going!
5) Babies!
Let me start off with something simple, pure, and beautiful, Babies. Babies have never been more cherished, more needed, more loved than in 2020. Babies are hope and future and too freakin’ cute. I am truly thankful to have a timeline full of babies.
Please comment pictures of your babies below to add to this joy!
6) Home-Made Takeaways!
So, this one sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, but with lockdowns spreading across the globe, restaurants from all over the globe shared their secret recipes with consumers so we could make them at home… Except for KFC of course, a big ol’ boo to KFC!
If you made any culinary extravaganzas, share them with us!
Sometimes it can be hard to focus on the positives, but it is crucial to try for the sake of your mental wellbeing.
So, there you have it, a few of my favorite reasons as to why this year didn’t totally blow. And don’t forget coronavirus can’t steal your Christmas spirit as this year comes to a close.
Like a famous muppet once sang, “everywhere there’s love, it feels like Christmas.” What good thing did you take away from 2020? Let me know, below!
All my love,
Aunty Acid.
