Well now, let me tell ya, this year, 2018, has been somethin’ else, hasn’t it? Feels like just yesterday we was all talkin’ ’bout how the year was gonna go, and now look at us—almost at the end! Time sure does fly when you’re busy with all sorts of things. I ain’t no fortune teller, but I got my own little ways of thinkin’ about what the year has brought. I ain’t no big expert on these fancy future predictions and such, but I can tell ya about what’s happened to me and how things have turned out, y’know? That’s what matters to me.
Good News Came My Way
Well, first off, it wasn’t all bad. In fact, it’s been a decent year for me. I ain’t rich or nothin’, but I had some luck come my way. Now, don’t go thinkin’ it’s all because of some big magical thing—I’m just talkin’ about regular ol’ luck. For one, I had good health this year. I ain’t runnin’ no marathons, but I stayed on my feet, did my work, and didn’t get sick much. It felt good to be able to get outta bed every morning without feelin’ like I’m gonna fall apart. That’s more than some folks can say.
Now, I gotta say, some of the young folks I know have been gettin’ real excited ’bout all them fancy stock markets and whatnot. They talk about volatility and tax cuts and all that, but I don’t really understand much of it. I just know, the world keeps on turnin’, and whether the stock market goes up or down, folks like me gotta keep our heads down and keep workin’. Ain’t no point in frettin’ over things you can’t change, right?
Family’s Been Alright
My family’s been doin’ alright too, thank goodness. Ain’t nobody had no big trouble this year, and that’s always somethin’ to be thankful for. You know, it’s easy to forget that sometimes, when folks are too busy chasin’ after their own business. But I always remind myself to appreciate the little things, like when my grandkids come over and sit on the porch, or when my daughter calls me just to check in. It’s them little moments that make me smile and feel like maybe this year ain’t been so bad after all.
The Challenges
Now, of course, it ain’t been all sunshine. I ain’t blind to the struggles either. There’s been talk about health and COVID-19, and folks have had a hard time keepin’ up. You know how it is—some days, it feels like you can’t catch a break. And then there’s them allergies that always seem to hit harder come fall, like they just wait for you to let your guard down. I’m tellin’ ya, sometimes you can’t breathe, and the next thing you know, you’re all stuffy. But, we get by. We always do.
And you know, this year, I been thinkin’ about mental health a lot too. With everything goin’ on, people get real stressed out. Now, I may not have all the answers, but I do know that sometimes, it helps to just sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. Life can get too noisy, and I reckon folks forget to just take it easy now and then. So, I made sure I took my time this year to slow down a bit. Sometimes, just a quiet afternoon, maybe with a book or a cup of tea, is all you need to get back on track.
Looking Ahead
As for the future, well, I ain’t got no crystal ball to tell me what’s gonna happen. I just know that next year, I’ll keep doin’ what I do. It ain’t always easy, and there’s plenty I could complain about, but when it comes down to it, I got a roof over my head, food on the table, and people around me that I love. I reckon that’s a pretty good fortune in itself. Now, I’m not sayin’ I won’t keep an eye on all that fancy talk about stock markets and world events, but at the end of the day, it’s the simple things that matter most to me.
So, here’s to 2018. Ain’t been perfect, but it’s been mine. And I reckon 2019 will be what it is. We’ll see what that brings, won’t we?
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