Just a touch of LOVE!

Dear readers, how have you been?

It’s been quite a while since I last posted, my apologies. I needed a moment. As we are all aware, this pandemic is taking quite a toll on all of us. Trying to cope in this dreadful situation gets harder every day as we are uncertain of what to expect and what the next steps will be.

Online classes have been quite rocky, luckily the semester ended on a good note.

Unlike most people, I’m not the type of person to be always enthused by the Christmas holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love and always look forward to spending quality time with my loved ones. But for some reason, it’s the season where I tend to focus on the past, reminiscing about how fun Christmas used to be back in the Caribbean. We didn’t have to worry about the snow, there was no rush, it was fun, simple and beautiful. We could stay outside, play, and joke around with friends and family in the neighborhood.

This year, from my perspective, there is only one word to describe it: LONELY. I am aware that it was the case for many people, and I am conscious that I am more fortunate than some, and I’m grateful for that. I’m a bit of a lone wolf but this year was not IT. After the usual singing at church on Christmas eve, I found myself in front of my computer, alone, watching Netflix. But then I started getting irritated because Netflix was no fun when the truth is, I was just frustrated about the fact that I could not see, hug or enjoy the company of my loved ones.

I was angry, sad, lonely, exhausted, and there was absolutely nothing I could do but cry. Yes, I did, I allowed myself to feel it all, so much has happened this year. I wept for a good 5 minutes, then I called my best friend and he sprinkled his magic to make me feel better. At that moment precisely, all I needed was a touch of love. At my lowest, I needed a reminder of how important it is to let go and breathe.

I’m thankful I have those people in my life who have touched me, literally and figuratively, with love.

After all, LOVE IS ALL….

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY !!! Don’t forget to share the love and be Kind

HarryElle