2020 Year in Review {+ Resources}

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2020 Year in Review {+ Resources}

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. —Søren Kierkegaard

Oh 2020, you brought us to our knees! Despite the challenges, I somehow managed to infuse a few cozy moments into the chaos (and a smattering of adventures pre-COVID). Below is a list of my year’s experiences in no particular order, a brief reflection, and resources to support us with moving forward.

Consider your own 2020 list and look for patterns, wins, challenges, and those sweet moments in between. Although this year took a major toll on our mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being, you may just surprise yourself when you compile your own list!

List

Took 190 ballet classes

Took 76 yoga classes

Took 20 barre classes

Took 6 hip hop classes

Hosted three virtual retreats (next one 1/1)

Hosted four TDJ Lives (next one 1/10)

Hosted six TDJ Pop-Ups

Released 20 videos (16 Tea with Kimberly)

Released 44 podcasts

Had to cancel Paris and Provence retreats (sigh)

Sent 50 Love Notes (sign up here)

Drank 1000 cups of tea (estimated)

Got a hip MRI

Spent many evenings fireside

Transitioned to virtual therapy

Updated Treasures (more to come)

Celebrated 16 years of togetherness with my partner Tim

Moved out of office space due to COVID

Collaborated with clients during hundreds of therapy sessions

Savored 25(ish) socially distanced tea dates

Shifted TranquiliT clothing line to TDJ

Co-hosted a tea party in Oklahoma pre-pandemic

Multiple trips to the vet for our four rescue pets

Created and released one new e-course

Worked on memoir

January jaunt to Asheville

Saw two ballets at The Kennedy Center

Spent a week in Cape Charles, VA

Enjoyed a snowy weekend in the Poconos

Four art museum jaunts

Wrapped myself in a pink weighted blanket (thank you, Santa)

Spent many weeks in the woods of WV

Two TDJ photo shoots

Attended two George Floyd protests

Two clothing line photo shoots

Took the veterinary social work oath

Hired an online business manager

Started our online book club

Donated $6,000 through TDJ offerings: flash sale of former ecourses raised $2,000 for the koalas, $500 to National Women’s Law Center, $3,000 to Pigs & Pugs Project, $500 to Higher Heights for America

Planted 1000 trees through Trees for the Future

Enjoyed a virtual live jazz birthday party

Joined a 2021 mastermind

Saw Garth at his drive-in concert tour

Attended the October Women’s March

Transitioned my weekly Love Notes to Flodesk (it’s so pretty!)

Multiple peony bouquets

Lost a dear family friend

Bought many candles and books

Voted and celebrated

Attended many professional development programs

Started weekly private ballet sessions

Mookie was named Dog of the Month at a winery

Mookie was named Pet of the Week at daycare

Enjoyed a few virtual farm sanctuary tours

Completed my Goodreads reading challenge

Hosted a New Year’s Day Salon

Experienced awe at a holiday tour of Hillwood Estate

Found out I need a hip replacement

Met with a nutritionist (more salads, less pizza)

Watched this video of The Nutcracker on Christmas Eve

Penned Months in Review

Reflection

To compile this list, I thumbed through my Daybook, dug into online systems for data, and reviewed blog posts. My favorite part of this “research” was tallying up my movement classes. Yay ballet!

In a recent blog post, I shared my typical day and although the past 9+ months have felt like groundhog day, it’s helpful to recall the varied adventures and many sweet moments sprinkled in.

Upon review of my 2020 year’s dreams, I see that I accomplished 70(ish)% of them. The pending ones are more strategic (ex. increase Pigs & Pugs Project awareness), learning projects (ex. doing the many online courses I sign up for), and that darn memoir proposal (ex. the work continues).

As I look to 2021, I see a few priorities: memoir, content creation for YOU (especially Annual Passholders), professional development, relationships, health. Once I’ve clarified and penned my dreams, I’ll be sure to share! Bisous. x