2021 - a disaster ? (atleast still alive!)

 Did I do anything well in 2021? 

Things which were a disaster in 2021

> I lost money in the stock markets.   Big money by doing dumb stuff

> Got a dumb injury which has caused problems to my ACL and meniscus 

> Career plans got stuck with major regret for passing an opportunity in 2020

> While I improved the outcome for the business I manage, it did not do well.

Things I did well

> My son continued to do well in school and football.  His percentiles improved and I could teach him more

> Worked on my Permanent residency

> I did a dental implant for 2 of my teeth (4 more to go)  

> Networked within the company - created  a fresh/brand new career path

> Managed to keep family safe through Covid

> Perhaps saved 2000+ jobs

Finally seems I am leaving 2021 with  lesser money than I had at the start of the year , a job that will certainly end in 2022 

Reconnecting with myself and a blog

 I am blogging after 10+ years.  

Happy that I am alive.  Life has taken me to various countries, I got promoted a few times.  Make a multiple of what I did then.  and fortunately, health has been decently okay.  I also became a father - a source of much pride during the past decade.

My move last year was tough.  A new country pre-covid. 

2021 has been tough.  I started the year on a happy note.    

I screwed up a few interviews and opportunities.  Not happy with myself for not doing well.  Options are ending quickly and clearly, if I accept to retire in the next year, I will have to drop my lifestyle substantially 

I reconnected with my ex-fiancee / girlfriend after breaking up 20 years back.    Life hasn't been easy for her either as she works through a divorce. Naturally I think of "what could have been"