If you count the last week of this 2023, it has been a shitty year. I am still living with the consequences of poor decision making earlier this month and will not know until next week if I will walk normally again.
Here are some good and bad memories from 2023:
| Good | Bad |
| Meeting and developing deep friendship with new coworker | Coworker gets fired then finding out relationship was not that deep |
| Having friend from over a decade ago visit from China | China friend breaks relationship with her best friend while in USA (not me) |
| Del Mar track party with previously mentioned coworker | Lost main analyst on work team; had to rehire quicky |
| Company stock price increased 25%, solidifying retirement plans | Got a lot more responsibility and larger team at work with no raise |
| Long awaited trip to Toronto to visit relatives | Relatives getting old and staying in nursing homes; uncle in US passes |
| Finally decided to replace seven-year-old car with new Tesla Model X | Break foot badly and cannot drive new car for at least three months |
I think if my foot heals and I can finally retire, 2024 will be a better year. I will still be alone, but have time to focus on finding new friends and companionship.
Life with chronic diseases 