Y’all know I’m non-religious, but I’m still here to share my Xmas greetings.
Thank you, PaperKat Books (PKB) fam, for helping me believe I can be an author. Thank you, Kath, my mentor, for seeing the writer and the person behind the words. You encourage my creativity and help me refine my ideas, which is invaluable because I need the reassurance of someone I trust and respect. Thank you, fellow boldies, for helping me grasp that everyone is special in their own way, and I’m not so different. Because of you, I’ve gained a better appreciation for my strengths, and I accept my flaws more. Being in the Xmas party this year, I realized I’m not (that) weird or socially inept; I might not be great at reading the room, but that’s okay. I’m okay. I found a home with all of you.
Thank you, Innodata, for more than just a job. Five months ago, I joined the team, and I am grateful because you have rekindled my interest in psychology. I was on the verge of letting go of my RPsy license, but you offered me the opportunity to handle the wellness initiative. That shot of self-confidence is something I desperately need as a practitioner of the craft. Your belief in my credentials benefitted my mental health too. Here’s to more months, maybe years, of learning, especially in handling feedback, meeting deadlines, and working in a digital and remote environment.
Thank you to my loving and supportive family, as always—my two kids and husband. I am incredibly proud of my daughter for keeping her head up, even though there were tears shed during the adjustment to New School. It’s a tough time, but she’s a fighter, just like her mom. She’ll make it. I am also proud of my son for successfully navigating age 14, a challenging period, especially considering my own experiences with anorexia at that age. We will breathe a sigh of relief on your birthday, which is coming soon. You dodged a bullet this time. Sending you all my best as you gear up for Grade 10 in Science High School next year.
And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to my spouse—my constant, my anchor. Even though you are never demonstrative, you’re always doing the heavy lifting. The more years I spend with you, the more I see that we will be together until we are old and grumpier.
For all of you on my Facebook page with me, I’m only too grateful for your support and connection. I could not have made it this far without you. I see you—I read every comment, and mark every “like” and “heart” I receive. I will cheer you on too, and I will strive to be as good a friend to you as you are to me.
Materially, I don’t need much, and I did not receive much this Xmas, but it was exactly what I asked for. I am grateful that the future looks brighter, and that there are more things to live for.
Salamat, 十分感谢您, and Merry Xmas. I love all of you.
Now, let’s go rock 2024!
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