30 December 2020

2020 Retrospective

So much has happened this year. Nick and I were married 2 Jan, 2020, albeit secretly at first. I got my first tattoo. And, after what seemed like a never-ending process, I acquired my spousal visa and moved to the UK.

2020 has been, well, you know how it's been. But it's at least more positive, or maybe bittersweet for me, rather than totally awful. The things I mentioned before, and family and friends all being there for me--those made the year infinitely better. I'm extremely fortunate. Nick and I are healthy, and we're (now) together, in person, at last. 

Nick and I are still dealing with some moving logistics, but I'm cautiously optimistic things will work out soon. 

Usually in my end-of-year posts, I provide a list of the books I read during the year. However, my book list notebook (along with most of my other earthly possessions) is on its way across the ocean right now. And, all I can remember is four books:

My Love Story Vol. 1 - Kazune Kawahara

Strange Planet - Nathan W. Pyle

Stranger Planet - Nathan W. Pyle

oh no - Alex Norris

So, if you like cute, slice-of-life manga or funny comics, these books would be right up your alley. I immensely enjoyed both. If you don't like either of those things, I suppose you'll have to wait for a larger list next year. (Maybe I should update this thing more than annually?) 

I'll continue getting settled. Hopefully 2021 will mean me getting a new job (soon), and Nick and me moving into a new (bigger) place. 


In the meantime, this place is pretty cozy. This is the warm welcome we received upon our arrival. I know I said it once before, but I really am grateful for my family and friends.