The New Year and YOU

[Martina]

2016 did not treat me well. I lost my mother to cancer three months ago. Still reeling. Just lost. I was her caregiver, and we were close.

I learned that family, chosen or otherwise, is the most important thing. A cliche but undeniably true.

I don't recall making any resolutions last year.

I am closer to many good friends. One cousin did not show up for my mother, so he will no longer get much time or attention from me.

I am not healthy, and some of it could be made better by eating a more healthy diet and exercising. Sadly my last attempt at exercise resulted in injury. But I am getting medical treatment for the arthritis and for lung disease. I have hope.

I will be moving back to California in 2017 and will be going back to work. I am both looking forward to and frightened about those changes. Re the world, I have been trying not to think too far ahead.

I don't feel excited much right now. I want to spend more time in nature, and I will be moving to a very pretty and new to me part of CA. Looking forward to exploring.

I am going to travel more in order to keep up with friends. I just got back from a two week road trip. I might spend a month in Traverse City, Michigan next summer.

Re activism, I think transforming the Democratic Party is vital, so once I move I am going to get active in that. I will join efforts to block deportations should that come to pass.

No projects other than improving my health.