One year since quarantine... but grateful

It was quite a challenging year to say the least in 2020 as the world went under a pandemic and sad to say we are still under lockdown in Ontario.

So much has happened in the last year that I just didn't have the emotions to really get back on here to write about. I don't want this to be a sad or depressing post so will focus on the goods.

2020 really tested everyone's patience's, it also allowed people to pick up new hobbies, become a bit more creative, explore new personal growths and most of all really learn to appreciate the little things. For me beginning of 2020 I had dedicated it to be the year of me having my own me time (little did I know I had ALOT more then planned). But by me saying my "own time", i'm referring to my growth with baking and really doing things to grow and develop myself. I'm so thankful that I have my baking as it definitely was my one avenue (and still is) to keep me sane. I've always said baking is my therapy, it was what I did with my mom for her therapy and what I started doing on my own when I felt stressed. So being able to continue doing it throughout 2020 allowed me to practice new skills I didn't have time for before, it made me dedicate "me time" with virtual classes and it also allowed me to virtually connect with a community I didn't even know existed. I also learned to make new savoury bakes and learned new DIY home projects. The downside with quarantine that makes me sad is not being able to visit family and friends or give each other hugs. Time is going by so quickly and you start to realize that when your stuck at home more often with no plans in place. But I am so grateful for technology that gives us the opportunity to still connect with one another. The world is in a different place right now, its tough and not everyone had a "happy" light at the end of the tunnel for 2020. I am grateful for the frontline workers, doctors, nurses/the staff.

I like to believe that life's challenges will make us stronger and we will all grow and come out of this more patient and resilience. There are days that I definitely feel sad and get into my head but I try to remember this is just temporary, there are plans set up and it may not be moving as fast as we are hoping for it to be but definitely can not give up hope for things to get better.

Stay safe everyone!

Love, Annie