I’m not a fan of New Years Eve
This has not always been the case, but since 1989 and the death of a close friend in last throes of the year I have not really had the energy to revisit old festivities.
I think this is a shame , but it’s been done and dusted and out of choice I have always volunteered to work through New Years Eve.
Tonight is no different. I’m working nights tonight and tomorrow.
Perhaps it’s almost time to revisit the evening albeit in a very different form.
And so what do I wish for 2022?
It’s not rocket science but all I want is a happier, less isolated time
That’s not unique to me, so I should really add that I also want a healthier time…2021 has not been too great on that score, and I’m a little tired of negotiating medics through the veil of covid and tiptoeing my way through hospital corridors .
I also want to stop feeling sorry for myself at times
It’s easy to do this when you are single
And I bang on about that too much.
I have to stop associating being single with being lonely.
I am so lucky.
I have friends and family and lots of them.
I just have to take advantage of things and of time more effectively
I guess that’s a resolution of sorts
So in that vein, and covid permitting I’ve decided that I’m going to London on Monday.
I’ve just booked my usual hotel.
My friend Alex is in town and I’ve just had a message from Nu to say she can meet me too
The trains will be a nightmare but fuck it
I’m starting the year as I mean to go on
Be nice to each other, be kind, be well……
….Happy New Year
Happy, happy 2022 John …… may it bring happiness, good health & a strapping Russell Crowe look-a-like !!! Much love. XXXX
ReplyDeleteHappiness and good health will suffice ….all the best deArheart xx
DeleteAnd to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear sir
DeleteI hate to tell you, but 2022 is going to be a repeat of 2021 with better Covid drugs. And just so you know, I'm single and I'm not lonely and I don't feel sorry for myself, and you do bang on about it quite a lot. Hoping your New Year's is fine. Remember, it's just another year.
ReplyDeleteI know I do,
DeleteI will endeavour to do better in 2022
Happy new year John, Be Kind to everyone including yourself.
ReplyDeleteAnd you. Xx
DeleteThere's nothing missing in your life John is how it seems looking through my window-but room for an extension when the right man does appear xx
ReplyDeleteI know flis
DeleteHappy New years John....all the best of the best to you!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you Linda xx
DeleteHappy New Year John. Your blog brings so much to so many folk, please don't ever feel you're banging on about anything, it's your honesty that shines through.
ReplyDeleteI do bang on lol , and your right…perhaps I’m too honest
DeleteHappy new years John.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you Amanda x
DeleteHappy New Year, John. May 2022 bring only good things. xx
ReplyDeleteBetter things for sure
DeleteLet's hope 2022 is better for everyone. We could use a break!
ReplyDeleteHappier days will be here again
DeleteDear John, I've only commented once before but I love reading your blog. I'm the same age and another Gemini to boot - also, on my own.
ReplyDeleteSo similar, but different - I'm never lonely, although alone. Alone to me is independance, freedom to think, do and dream. That's what I wish for you, this 2022 - a lightness x Thanks for sharing your life - mine's richer for reading yours x
Thank kind
DeleteAnd nicely put xx
Well written! I always welcome what thoughts, stories, photos, and videos you've chosen to post here.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, John, and to everyone! May 2022 be kind to us all.
Hugs!
Happy new year babs x
DeleteI am so glad you’re fucking it Monday! Celebrate life with friends, new year or not. Sending you hugs for another Friday.
ReplyDeleteLol , I’m looking forward to it
DeleteJohn, I've learned so much about life, about myself and feelings by reading your honest, open, and vulnerable blog posts! It is YOUR blog, after all, and you get to say what you feel, otherwise, it's only Representative John that we see, not the Real John. If we only ever wrote what we thought people wanted to read, we'd be boring as hell! We write what we need to know. So thank you, for being the blog and the man that makes me laugh, cry, think, and FEEL. I love my daily dose of Vitamin J!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKarla
DeleteThank you.
I’ve often been taken to task about being too honest
To me there is no point
I feel what I feel
Happy New Year John! Hope you have a wonderful time in London x
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun x
DeleteThe line 'I'm starting the year as if I mean to go on' is probably one of the most profound things I have read in a while.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a resolution in a while, but I'm making one today. Thanks, John.
I can’t be arsed with silly things Debby …
Delete🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR,John and to all your readers!🥳 Be safe in your celebrations tonight! 🎉
ReplyDeleteI will be at work ……
DeleteHappy New Year John to you, dogs, cat and readers. Lets hope 2022 will be better for us all. x
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteYou are lucky, John, as am I. We do need to remember that and count our blessings more often I think - I know I do. Happy new year to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you deArheart
DeleteYes I am lucky , in many many things
And may you be happy!
ReplyDeleteDitto
DeleteHappy New Year to you John, we are all very blessed although each of us different. Variety is good as each of us brings something useful and unique to the table. Enjoy your little trip and meeting up with your friends. Take care Tricia xx
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Tricia x
DeleteHappy New Year, dearheart!
ReplyDeleteHere’s for a better 2022.
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Amen my friend xx
DeleteHappy New Year John. Love to you, doggies and cat.
ReplyDeleteK e e p blogging! I'm sure there is a John Whaite or Johannes Radebe out there for you. (if that's what you would like of course). Jan Bx
Yerch to both lol
DeleteHappy New Year, John! Best wishes for a year of good health and fun adventures! Don't worry; be happy! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy new year x
DeleteHappy New Year! 2022 will be what we make of it. Things will happen, how will we respond? Look forward to hearing about London, Love
ReplyDeleteHappy days david x
DeleteAll the very best in the New Year, John. Thank you for sharing the good times and even the bad. To better days ahead. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteAll of my best wishes x
Deletehappy new yea john! i hope you have a wonderful trip to london and say hi to nu from all of us!
ReplyDeleteWill do ….we are having a posh breakfast out xx
DeleteHappy New Year, John! I hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the two of you Steve , I hope it’s a better new year x
DeleteNo matter how bad a year is I can still think of some good things to come from each year as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year's tidings to you.
Dear Maddie, you brighten blogland ever year x
DeleteI wish you good health, the joy of friends and family and less Covid isolation in 2022. London will be a great start.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year John!
Marisana…happy new year xxx
DeleteHere's to a joyful start to a wonderful new year!
ReplyDeletecheers, Wilma
All the best Wilma xx
DeleteGood luck with the trains to and from London. Omicron has been causing a lot of disruption with enforced rail staff absences but I am sure that you already knew this.
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Lol I wondered if I had lol
DeleteSounds good to me - stick with it. xx
ReplyDeleteAll the very best dear pat xxx
DeleteI am often amazed by the number of good and close friends you have, my guess is that is how you treat them too.Do have a good and healthy new year. I look forward to reading your blog nearly every day.
ReplyDeleteNearly every day?
DeleteLol
I should try harder xxx
Happy New Year to you too. Wishing you all you wish for yourself and more besides. Enjoy your trip, remember to drink plenty this time!! x
ReplyDeleteI’m already on antibiotics xx
DeleteHappy New Year, John.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you xx
DeleteHappy New Year to you John - and all blog readers and posters, and the Trelawnyd cast of characters that inhabit your blog! Fingers, toes and whatever dangly bits people have crossed for a good 2022. Enjoy your trip to 'The Smoke!'
ReplyDeleteBig hugs P xx
DeleteI.ve been lurking here for years, reading your posts John. Can I just say you are an absolute inspiration.
ReplyDeleteTish xxxxxx
DeleteHappy New Year John, have a great trip to Londoning xx
ReplyDeleteLondoning will be fun , covid permitting
DeleteA very happy and healthy new year to you, john.xx
ReplyDeleteXx and to u
DeleteHere's to a brighter and better 2022.
ReplyDeleteHere here x
DeleteI'm not a big New Year's Eve lover myself even though I celebrate a birthday on New Year's Day. I like to bring it in quietly with a glass of red wine and a funny movie. I wish lots of good things for you in 2022. Thank you for making my 2021 nicer. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you in Canada x
DeleteHappy New Year John, hope the coming year will be better for us all x
ReplyDeleteAmen x
DeleteHappy New Year John. Enjoy your time in London.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed x
DeleteWishing you a happy and healthy New year John, enjoy your trip away, life goes on hey although your miles away from here I feel like your right next door like family thanks for being you.
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteHappy new year John. Be happy well my friend
ReplyDeleteAnd you xx
DeleteWishing you good things for the coming year Happy New Year JOHN x
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed
DeleteHappy New Year, John. Don't be hard on yourself. I find being single allows for creativity in my life that stagnates in a relationship. There are always pluses and minuses.
ReplyDeleteNice to have both xx
DeleteLang may yer lum reek :) love from Scotland x
ReplyDeleteFor the sake of auld Lang syne x
DeleteHappy New Year. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteAnd to u x
DeleteHappy new year John.
ReplyDeleteOh happy new year Yael, lovely to hear from you xx
DeleteHappy new year to you John and to everyone here reading this comment.
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteI've just gone through the most difficult year of my life and this is what I've learned-feeling sorry for oneself is your soul asking to be nurtured. Now I pay attention and do something about it. I have observed you do the same. Banging on is only banging on if that is all you do, which is not your way. Best wishes for 2022 to be full of learning, loving and laughter.
ReplyDeleteNicely put thank u.
DeleteYou are so kind to work on New Year's Eve and Day, so that others can enjoy the holiday (when there is a holiday to enjoy, that is!) Thank you so much for sharing your life in your thought-provoking, touching, hilarious posts. Yours is my favourite of all the blogs I read.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, and best wishes for 2022.
Peggy
I am happy to work tonight xx
DeleteNo altruism
Happy New Year JG
ReplyDeleteLove you X
You are gift in all our lives, ALL THE BEST XXXX
had a Sherry🥲😯?
DeleteNope ! Gin xx
DeleteThat’s my girl
DeleteWishing you all the best for 2022. May all your hopes, dreams and wishes come true. You always have a good time in London. Getting together with Nu and Alex should be great. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed xx no covid
DeleteHappy New Year, John! May 2022 bring you only good things. X
ReplyDeleteAnd to you xx
DeleteHappy New Year John. Hoping the new year brings all that you hope and wish for.
ReplyDeleteAnd to u xx
DeleteHappy New Year my friend. May 2022 bring you much to smile about! xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd to you dear bonnie
DeleteYours is the first blog I look at every day. Keep on going on!
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DeleteHappy New Year John, I hope you have a fabulous time in London and an even more fabulous time in 2022. Many smiles and much joy to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Happy New Year, John! Here's to 2022. Have a great time in London. I've read your blog daily for years and looking forward to the book coming out! :) Louise X
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, and I'm so pleased you can get to London and get a 'Nu fix' to start off 2022, she will brighten your day for sure. xx
ReplyDeleteCame late to this, still doing the effing marking. All the very best for your London trip and thanks for all your posts in 2021. It helped me a lot . Love to you and the dogs and cat. Jan xx
ReplyDeleteMay your wishes come true, and you continue to share all your magic.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year John! Sending you love and best wishes for happiness and good company in 2022!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a healthy and happy 2022!
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Barbara
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