I thought I’d reflect on the year that was 2022.

In doing so, I’ve chosen a few photos from each month that typify what I was doing at that time.

January

The new year saw me reinvigorated by the WordPress blogging challenge that was Bloganuary. I had so much fun putting my own spin on the daily prompts.

February

From one challenge to another with February dedicated to Becky’s Odd Squares. Once again, and as always, I relished joining Becky’s challenge and seeking out ‘odd’ photos to share.

March

After two full months of daily blogging, I was quiet throughout March. Our daughters Shelley and Melissa visited from Melbourne and it was wonderful. We hadn’t seen Melissa for almost 2½ years and their visit was like a shot of revitalisation.

April

I don’t recall anything special or specific that happened in April beyond the ordinary, but . . . I do recall going to the Orchids in April show hosted by the Sunshine Coast Orchid Society.

May

The most amount of fun in May was going to the Imaginaria – a fun, immersive experience designed for all ages. We were the biggest (and oldest) kids there and had the most amount of fun.

June

The more I look, the more I see I’ve had several quiet pockets (away from my blog) this year than I initially planned or thought. But work always comes first, because . . . No mun no fun!

July

My dear friend Denise gave me the most gorgeous bunch of flowers for my birthday. Dean retired and I was kept busy changing our business structure and helping him access his Super funds.

August

I discovered it was a (very) good idea to attach an orchid to a palm tree in the backyard.

September

I mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth, taught myself how to make sushi and then my father passed away. I took a break from blogging and went to be with my brothers and sister during a difficult time as my father’s wife refused to hold a funeral service or a farewell of any kind at all.

October

My beautiful neighbour Sarah reduced me to tears by giving me gorgeous flowers when I returned home from being with my brothers and sister. I took an extended break from blogging at this time.

November

In late October, Dean and I visited Melbourne. Kate was there too, and all of us went to Monet & Friends at The Lume. We were in Melbourne for five days filled with love and laughter – just what I needed given my aching heart. I also joined Becky as often as I could for her Walking Squares.

December

Ah, the last month of an unusual year. There are blooms in my garden everywhere and I’ve been taking lots of photos of them before the heat (and grasshoppers) put an end to them.

–⋅ o ♥ o ⋅–

I don’t know what I expected from 2022, but I didn’t expect to end it with Covid rampant throughout my house. It put the biggest dampener on our festive plans and everything else we had planned to do while our daughter visited us for a couple of weeks.

I’m still unwell, and Dean isn’t much better either. But . . .

Farewell

2022

I’m looking forward to enjoying my retirement next year!