2020 Enough Already

A cheerful sunflower
Australia
December 11, 2020 11:05pm CST
2020 has been a challenging year, to say the least. In fact, I could use much sterner language to describe it. In Australia, it started off with terrible bushfires following a record drought, then we got the news that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was spreading across the world. We all know what has followed since with lockdowns, social distancing, illness and deaths. We have been quite fortunate in this country, but not so many others. I hoped things would improve as the year wound down so we could go into 2021 with a much more positive attitude. Unfortunately in the last month we have had to have our old Maltese Terrier put down due to kidney failure. That was followed by the car breaking down and needing towing and repairs. Now, our son and his family have just found out the house they have been renting for four years has been sold and they need to find somewhere else to move to. Well, that isn't so easy when it is almost Christmas, rental demand outstrips supply, and you have five children. Anyway, that is three bad things, so hopefully, that's it. Got to stay positive. Merry Christmas, stay safe, and bring on the New Year.
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
12 Dec 20
I am glad you try to stay positive after all those unfortunate. Lets hope and pray for the better future. Merry christmas.. stay safe
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@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
12 Dec 20
@Jodah06 thank you but I don't celebrate Christmas
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• Australia
12 Dec 20
Yes, I have to keep positive things will improve thank you and Merry Christmas.
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• Australia
13 Dec 20
@Cheyee oh sorry about that, thanks anyway, and stay safe.
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@porwest (90876)
• United States
12 Dec 20
Too often a better year is nothing more than a high expectation. lol
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@porwest (90876)
• United States
14 Dec 20
@Jodah06 That's probably better thinking. lol
• Australia
12 Dec 20
Or a lower expectation so it doesn’t disappoint.
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@indexer (4852)
• Leicester, England
12 Dec 20
How much notice do you have to give in Australia before selling a house with a sitting tenant?
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• Australia
12 Dec 20
They have to give four weeks notice, John.
@indexer (4852)
• Leicester, England
12 Dec 20
@Jodah06 Only four weeks? It's six months in the UK.
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Dec 20
I do hope everything works out for the best for your son and his family. And I’m so sorry about your dog. I know how heartbreaking that is. Everything bad seems to come in threes.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Dec 20
@Jodah06 Thank you and wishing you all the best.
• Australia
12 Dec 20
I appreciate your kind words, Dianne. I am sure it will all work out ok.
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12 Dec 20
Yes, we all have. Eleven months pass, saddened by illnesses and loss of lives (covid and non-covid)-- we have done quite well and resilient in such hard times. I wish for your son and his family find a place they'd call home and settle in.
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• Australia
13 Dec 20
Thank you Mrs. Josh Wonder. I am fortunate to live where I do. I am sure they will find a place and hopefully an even better one.
• Malaysia
12 Dec 20
It hasn't been the best of years, but we will continue to push on for the best! cheers from Malaysia and Merry Christmas to you! Stay safe!
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• Australia
12 Dec 20
Thanks, you too.
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• Australia
12 Dec 20
Sounds like it's been a rough year. At least you can be thankful for being in Australia. rather than in some of those countries where thousands are dying of Covid.
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• Australia
12 Dec 20
Yeah, Marisa. I am grateful for that every day.