See the Rainbow Not the Pavement

[smallhobbit]

That's the title of this month's story_works Take a Leap challenge (and the final challenge) which is an encouragement to look back and then look forward.  Given the year we've just had I felt like there wasn't much to celebrate, but then I looked back over my monthly posts (and what a good reason for making them) to see that yes, I have done lots of things, namely:

• Been on a backstage visit to the Barbican Theatre in London, and found a new café
• Written a new pairing: Lucas and Ros (Spooks)
• Drawn a comic
• Produced a monthly virtual service
• Tried out a new fandom: Vienna Blood
• Sent ecards/physical cards to several people
• Tried some dance
• Looked at things with a new perspective
• Let go of the old to do something new: my job plus writing/crafts
• Made a collage (places I want to visit)
• Encouraged others to join me in various activities: Shedunnit podcast and get_knitted 

And therefore, looking forward:

• I will be going to the theatre again
• Not actually for the new year, but I am learning the movements for New Adventures 12 Days of Christmas (you can join me 12 New Adventures)
• I shall send out more ecards next year - and there's still time to request a winter/festive one now if you haven't done so
• I finish my job (and retire) at the end of March
• We will be going places, because there's so much I still want to see
• There's always the possibilities of new fandoms/pairings to write

The rainbow is there!

Comments

[moth2fic]

That's a wonderful set of things - both what you've done and what you're looking forward to. I ought to do a similar post - there's a great deal to be thankful for!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I didn't think there was much, but when I came to list them I realised that despite everything there were plenty of good moments to look back on. It does help to reflect on the good.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I am always in awe of how much you do, and given the constraints of this year, I think you've done a tremendous amount. I look forward to reading about what you do in 2021.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much, that's very kind of you.

I hope you enjoy reading about whatever I do :)

[corvidology]

What a lovely post. It's really easy to overlook the good in 2020.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much.

[debriswoman]

Uplifting...really impressed:-)

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[rusty_armour]

You have accomplished a lot this year, despite the pandemic! I admire all of the different challenges that you set for yourself. Oh, and I've started listening to the Shedunnit podcast (which I'm really enjoying), so I'm one of those people who you have encouraged to try different activities. :-)

It's great that you have so much to look forward to in the future. The rainbow is there if you know where to look for it! :-D

[smallhobbit]

Thank you - looking back it's been very encouraging to see that I have done things in this dismal year.

I'm delighted you're listening to the Shedunnit podcast :)

[scfrankles]

You really have got a lot done this year ^___^ All the best for 2021!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you - it wasn't until I looked back that I realised what I had done.

And thank you for your good wishes.