I haven't made a resolution for 2025 because I don't want to set up the new year for failure. Instead, I'm focusing on self-care. 2024 has absolutely depleted me and I feel utterly drained. Intellectually I know that I am not a worthless loser who is unworthy and unloved. I hope that 2025 is the year that my heart can match what my head knows to be true.
Any ideas? Feel free to drop me a comment or email. I know I'm not the only one who is feeling utterly drained.
With Robby and Timmy busy with their respective schoolwork, I took full advantage of the quiet afternoon by escaping to Pennsylvania for a few hours. I was able to meet with my Mom and sister for lunch before heading to the mall with my mom. An afternoon of shopping was a welcome change from the boxes at home.
At some point I need to figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of my life now that I'm unemployed.
I guess I'll start today.
After what felt like a blink of an eye, Robby's semester break has come to an end. Yesterday we helped him pack up his bags and boxes (which are still plentiful in our home) and drove him back to his dorm. I was sad to see him go but the excitement in his eyes definitely helped to temper my emotions. He was chomping at the bit to return to his dorm and his friends.
We spent about an hour in his dorm, helping him get organized and his bed ready for another semester. By the time everything was unpacked he was ready for us to leave, so we gave him a quick hug goodbye and left. Timmy was heartbroken.
The "Chenoweth Brothers" have been conducting nightly explorations through the woods around our house. This time with Robby has quickly become the highlight of his day and I know that Timmy will miss him dearly. Robby encouraged Timmy to text him, but I know that his absence will still be felt profoundly by his little brother.
Here is to a great semester #2!
