Welcome to 2017….. Where on earth did 2016 go!!!
I know I’m a little late to the party, but I can’t help myself I love wrapping up a year that’s passed and looking forward to the beginnings of a year ahead! I don’t know about you guys, but a new year just brings a whole lot of exciting and endless possibilities!!!
Although I can’t say I have completely recovered from ME/CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome) I am more functional and active than what I have been in a long time. 2016 was a good year for me, my health turned it up a notch and showed me that my days with ME/CFS are becoming more like it was all just a bad dream.
Throughout 2016 I did have a few issues with my health, but they ended up not being ME/CFS related. How good is that!
2016 showed me a normal and active life, that I am more than welcoming back. I was able to work my way up to working 15 hours a week and maintain that. I will increase the hours more at some stage, but right now I am happily enjoying this work life balance. I also enjoyed a bit of travelling, going interstate, as well as heading over to Singapore off on a cruise. I remember feeling on the cruise like I wasn’t a sick person (how amazing is that). I was also studying some of last year, however I did have to place my studies on hold. I hope to continue them at some stage, possibly in a years time. Putting my studies on hold allowed me time to complete my main goal of returning to work and also allowed me to focus more on my fitness. Which Snowy and I have been loving!
Anyway enough about 2016, we are now in 2017!!!
Whoohoo, bring it on!!!
This year one of my main goals that I will achieve, is dedicated to when I first became unwell. When I first became unwell in 2013, I could barely move. At the time all I could do was lay in bed or on the couch. I did a lot of soul searching and googling online about ME/CFS and came across mostly negative stories. This did not help my frame of mind, I needed something positive. I had no idea when I would get better or how long it would take. However I needed something to look forward to. I decided to make a vision board, it was something I hung on my wall, where I looked every day and helped when I wasn’t feeling the best (which at that stage was everyday). My vision board consisted of destinations that I wanted to visit and stuff that I wanted to be doing once I finally started to get better. The one thing that stuck out to me however was Machu Picchu. I have no idea why, it just did. I decided when I was finally well enough and able too I would go there someday. Thankfully my beautiful friends I am well enough to get my butt over to that amazing place and show ME/CFS who the boss is now!!!
To some it may not seem like a big deal, but to someone that has been suffering with a chronic illness it means having your life back. Suffering from a chronic illness is hard work, but recovering from one is even harder. Achieving your goals is rewarding, here’s to a year full of achieving your goals and setting new ones.
Have a happy 2017 my friends! I hope you all have a fantastic year ahead, sending lots of love, hugs, spoons and positive vibes your way.
Lennae xxx
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I feel you – how does the year go by so quickly! It’s actually scary. Wishing you lots of happiness in 2017, I hope you achieve all of your goals. Niki
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Thank you Niki, all the best for you too.
Lennae xxx
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What gorgeous photos!
I wish you a wonderful 2017. I’m ready for it!
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Thanks Amber, I’m glad to hear, all the best for 2017!
Lennae xxx
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I love that you are not letting anything stand in the way of you becoming physically active and strong. 🙂 It’s very uplifting!
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Thank you Divya, all the best for the year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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Wow I’m so sorry to hear of your struggles but amazing that you have stayed so strong to rise above them!
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Thanks Shane, all the best for the year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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Thanks for sharing this post, Lenna! The photos are stunning. The year passing quickly scares me as well!
xoxo
Radhika
Expressing Life
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Thanks Radhika, I expect this year will go just as quick too. Wishing you a great year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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I hope you have a great 2017, I like to think it will be a good year for me and my family, things are starting to look up so fingers crossed!
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I’m glad to hear Anosa, wishing you a great year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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Recovering from chronic illness is no joke! Glad you’re feeling better and I hope you accomplish all of you 2017 goals!
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Thank you lovely, wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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Happy New Year! 2017 is going to be amazing for you. I love that you’re not allowing anything to stand in your way.
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Thank you Tasheena, I hope you have a wonderful year.
Lennae xxx
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I’m glad 2016 is gone because a majority of it wasn’t really that good anyways. So since it’s a “clean” slate I was ready for 2017. Good luck and safe travels to you on your trip to Machu Picchu!
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I’m sorry to hear that Rose, I hope this year is a great year for you. And thank you!
Lennae xxx
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I wish you more success and you achieve whatever you desire this 2017. This year is your year!
Cheers!
-blairvillanueva
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Thank you Blair, and same too you!
Lennae xxx
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Gorgeous pics and a great outlook. I too have some chronic health issues and it’s exhausting. I’m glad things are better for you.
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Thank you Valerie, I’m sorry to hear that you have chronic health issues too. I hope you have a great year this and that your health is kind to you.
Lennae xxx
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I’m just (virtually) meeting you, but I’m glad to hear about your health progress and I’m hoping with you for your trip to Macchu Pichu
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Thank you Ivanna, I hope you have a lovely year ahead.
Lennae xxx
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2016 has been a great year for me overall. I am looking forward to another much better year.
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I’m glad to hear that Garf, wishing you a great year ahead!
Lennae xxx
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