The downtime was helpful and I even enjoyed waking up at 4:30 am voluntarily to go to CrossFit. I didn't want to mess up that routine, so I just kept going. Although I went a good week without working out, hence the OVER EATING. But holiday time with the family means eating, and I have to be okay with it. It is part of life and with the pandemic, the holiday food is important and key to all events.
I was able to start reading a book (but failed to finish it). Spent time with my sibling, and we were able to go to high-tea and do a podcast together. We also spent lots of time watching anime, and just taking care of ourselves. I started a new hobby: building Gundam models. It is a bit challenging, but it is worth doing. Definitely elevated my building skills.
As 2022 begins once more, I don't really associate too much to it. There was a time when socializing and partying meant a good New Years, but as I have gotten older simplicity has been my mode lately. Doing things I like to do, and not being on the agenda or timeline of others. There are some moments I felt I am just hiding into a cave and distancing myself, but the other times I think of it as redefining my space and time, and really knowing who I should put effort with. It all sounds like discontinued thoughts, but it is purposefully that way.
Everyday is always going to be a new adventure.