Farewell to 2015: Annus Asper

Farewell to 2015
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2015 was a rough year. There is no other way to put it. We looked over the precipice at some of the worst possibilities becoming reality. But we came through. Luna stared down an extremely dire diagnosis and is once again thriving. For that I am truly grateful. I rebounded strongly from my own health issues as well. And there were many other beautiful moments this year, a few of which are included in our graphic.

This was a year of many endings as well, most notably in the personal and musical domains. But new doors are opening for 2016 as a result, and there are some new projects and opportunities for which I am excited. 2015 left a lot of questions unanswered, some of which are also depicted in the graphic and some of which are beyond the scope of this site.

So we are excited for 2016, but also extremely anxious and apprehensive. There are more big challenges coming up; and if I have learned anything, it is that I have no idea how things will ultimately turn out. It’s just a matter of doing things one at a time incrementally – but also continuing even more than ever to speak my truths and accept the risks and consequences that come with doing so.

Meanwhile, we at CatSynth will continue to do what we do here, bring music, art, culture and cats to the world. Thank you for all your support in 2015, and especially all your support for Luna and me. We are truly humbled and look forward to sharing this new year whatever it brings.

4 thoughts on “Farewell to 2015: Annus Asper

  1. Reflections can be bittersweet.
    Take the bad, acknowledge it ,learn from it and keep all the good.
    You have had quite a year(Luna too) and I think you did well 🙂
    As you move forward and face challenges, remember that there are people that care about you.
    I also wish for 2016 to bring you happiness,peace and a healthy dose of joie de vivre!
    Happy New Year!
    Nancy and the kitties

  2. What a beautifully written and reflective post. You had quite a challenging year, but here you are in 2016. We hope it’s a year filled with much joy, love and peace for you both. Happy New Year, Luna and Amanda.

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