Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I do this every year and enjoy looking back through my journals and comparing my responses. I know I've done this a couple of times here on WTM (one partial year because my laptop died and I didn't replace it until close to the end of the month). Here's how it works. There are 31 prompts: 17 for 2021, 14 for 2022. Some will be easy to answer, others will require a bit of thinking and reflection. I will post the prompt with no explanation or intro. You interpret the prompt and write your answers based on your interpretation. I am writing my responses chronologically in a journal spread. I have also written them in a daily planner that had lots of open space. You choose if and how you want to keep your responses. Edit: If you do write things down, leave some space. I have found that as I go through the month, I find new things to add to some of the previous entries. You do not need to share here unless you want to. If you are following along, post an emoji or something fun so I know. Here we go.... 1. New to me in 2021 Edited December 1, 2021 by Granny_Weatherwax 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 1. New to me in 2021: my puppy two new professional certifications creating custom bullet journals/planners teaching tennis part-time 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Great thread idea! New to me in 2021: 1 mother cat and three kittens, a new hiking friend, a 20 pound weight loss from when I was so ill this summer which has been great for my health. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 New to me: Grandkitty Not looking forward to next year (I'll get over it, just overwhelmed like everyone else) Hubby's embarking on a new career that will completely change our lives 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 New to me. new lifestyle …retired New state….moved back “home”to MN new address…bought a brand new patio home, no stairs and walk in shower .❤️ 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) New to me: - Discovering the wonders of a beautiful and huge park near me - I had been to small parts of it but never realized it's extent or magic - and spending lots of time in it. - New job for my husband after a long period of unemployment. - Being the mother of 2 college graduates. Edited December 1, 2021 by marbel 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 New to me in 2021: My puppy. Becoming a CERT member. Being almost completely hands off regarding my kids' school work and personal spaces. (Eyes still on, though, about once a day.) Seems like this list should be longer. Maybe I'm forgetting a ton .... 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me: (in 2 weeks) a bachelor's degree Zion 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rebel Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me in 2021 - Son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter moved in with me - Adopted 2 puppies - Got a promotion at work - Gained about 30 pounds 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me in 2021: - 3 kittens - consistent clients in my tiny business - part-time job w/decent pay 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I missed this yesterday! Fun challenge! New to me in 2021: new home and address about 10 pounds weight gain empty nester 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) New to me: bought kayaks and got into kayaking joined a writing circle ETA( because Melissa Louise reminded me): writing prose Edited December 2, 2021 by regentrude 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me: New home, new town, new state Family dog Now live near siblings, first time as an adult Own house New permanence, don't intend to move again soon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me: Retirement - woo hoo! Empty nest - also woo hoo! A cute new puppy who started out small and is now bigger than his canine siblings, but definitely still acts like the goofy baby of the pack❤️ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 A particular friendship Post- humanism Writing in prose 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) oh, @Melissa Louise you reminded me to add "writing in prose" to my "new in 2021" list, too. 🙂 I am taking a short prose memoir class this semester Edited December 2, 2021 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, regentrude said: oh, @Melissa Louise you reminded me to add "writing in prose" to my "new in 2021" list, too 🙂 Snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me in 2021: Taking on all care of my car and all it entails. Learning and doing basic toilet repair. Finding out that my marriage/relationship has never been what I thought it was and that my husband not only doesn't love me but truly doesn't care what happens to me. Bonus: he now appears to be cheating on me. A level of loneliness and despair that I didn't know could actually exist while still alive. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 New to me in 2021 New job - our company restructured and I was placed in a managerial position in an area of the business I knew nothing about. I was very fortunate to inherit a competent and committed team who have been very patient with me. I'm finally finding my feet. Two new friends - I made an effort with two female friends I've actually known as acquaintances for a long time to get to know them better. Separate to each other we've been doing coffee, going to shows, etc. Diagnosis of autism for younger dd. It has explained so much. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Ditto said: New to me in 2021: I'm so very sorry you're going through that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I went back to work for the first time in almost 15 years. My kids went to school so first year with no homeschooling. We hosted two college baseball players this summer so I now have 2 new bonus sons. I had my first surgery- everything is good. I had my first ambulance ride with my ds15, who thankfully is also fine. I have a child with a driving permit. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 New to me in 2021: Going to the Rocky Mnts, Yellowstone, Mnt Rushmore Babysitter Date Nights (very new) Starting Invisalign and getting my dental health under control Covid vaccine! Taking thr kids camping without DH (but with other help) Enneagram 9 - learning more about myself and feeling seen 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 @Ditto, I'm here if you need to talk. You deserve better. 💛💛💛 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 New to me 2021 First experience with the American Exchange Project. Loved it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 New to me in 2021: finished coursework for PhD (finishing up last class this semester) First year with no periods!!! - so much joy there (hysterectomy last fall) Ds graduated college - so I am the mother of a college graduate 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 New to me in 2021: Grocery delivery! Whole food plant based diet Getting vaccinated in a grocery store First year in more than four decades I haven't traveled, at all, anywhere, for an entire year. I think the farthest I traveled in 2021 was to a plant nursery about half an hour from my house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Bumping for @mlktwins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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