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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Best of 2020

What a long strange year it has been. Do I have anything to write about for a year end recap?  Mmmm, let me think.  


Well, I went to Kyoto for the New Year holiday.  







At the end of January, I went to the Tokyo International Quilt Festival. 



Ted came for a visit and we did some touristy things near where I live in mid-February.






I met with friends early in the year, before You Know What.







In early April, I enjoyed the cherry blossoms near my apartment by myself.




Over Golden Week, I visited some local shrines and temples that were within walking distance of my apartment, again by myself.







For most of the year, I went to work and stayed home.


In early November, I went on an overnight Green Tea Tour in my prefecture. 






Shortly after that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases started going up in Japan, so again, I went to work and stayed home.


I voted in the US presidential election.



I celebrated my birthday in December.  




And of course, I stitched a lot! You can check out my 2020 finishes here.


You know what?  In spite of the pandemic, I've had a good year and I am thankful. I'm also very hopeful for the new year.

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6 comments:

  1. jacarandaDecember 31, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    A busy year for you despite the inconvenience of the "you know what". It showed us that we can still do things and manage. I was ok as my husband works full time and I am on my own each day anyway, great thing was I didn't spend much money on petrol etc. I was determined to make do with what I had.
    Wishing you a happy new year and I hope 2021 is a great year. Looking forward to catching up.

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  2. kiwikidDecember 31, 2020 at 7:05 AM

    You had some great trips and times to explore despite "you know what" 😃. Great post.

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  3. QueeniepatchDecember 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

    For me too, 2020 has been a year of work and stay home. I don't usually go travelling, but have not gone on any errands except grocery shopping. It has been a year of make do with what you have and being thankful that we can meet up online. I am also thankful I have not had any health issues.
    All the best for a much better 2021.

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  4. roughterrain craneDecember 31, 2020 at 7:49 PM

    I am glad to know you have enjoyed days amid COVID. Stay safe during Oshogatsu.

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  5. JeanieJanuary 2, 2021 at 3:24 AM

    I'm so glad you got to travel a bit before the lockdown and still be able to connect with your stitching group and attend a few things after. Japan has done a fine job with the virus. I send all good wishes for a beautiful new year much improved from 2020!

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  6. Leonore WintererJanuary 2, 2021 at 5:32 AM

    I agree. It feels strange to say it this year with so many people suffering, but it hasn't been that bad for me personally! And I certainly got a lot of stuff done.

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