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Rest in Peace 2018

It's not nice to wish ill of the dead and dying. But really, I am so tired of 2018. I am resenting the fact that December is a 31 day month.

There were challenges and good times. I am grateful for the good times with family and friends. I weathered the challenges. Everything happens for a reason, so might as well learn from each experience.

I will be spending the next two weeks in Vermont. I will be busy, but still looking forward to making my way south. Hard to complain about anything when I have two roofs over my head, fun things to do almost every day, and great friends in both locations.

Still . . . 2018, don't let the door hit you in the bum on your way out.

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  1. I am with you. Goodbye 2018, hello 2019! Happy New Year. Enjoy Vermont. Never been there, would love to go.

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  2. Hahaha. I know exactly what you mean. I can take bad times but this constant barrage of negative into my life daily is really killing me. I wish I had the strength to stay away from the internet and life like a hermit in the country.

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  3. Sorry that the year was so mean to you. For me, it was just another that went by too fast. I am still shocked by the number - 2019!

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  4. Olga, after VT, enjoy the sun. Dont let the negative steep in.that 2018 has been a shit year for all and I can only hope 2919 is better.Happy New Year!!

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  5. Love the meme - it definitely suits me too. Safe travels as you head to Florida.

    All the best in 2019!
    Eileen

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  6. 2019 has to be better don't ya think? It was a bit brutal but I do have faith we might have learned a bit and will do better.
    Let's make it a good one.

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  7. Well, at least you haven't lost your sense of humor!

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  8. 2018 wasn't too bad but hopeful 2019 will be even better. Enjoy Vermont and Happy New Year Olga!

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  9. 2018 was okay, and 2019 will be even better.

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  10. So far it feels great to be in 2019. I'm glad I made it here! Enjoy yourself in Florida! Happy New Year!

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