Revived an old tradition.
@kaylachan (84784)
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 2, 2022 6:38pm CST
Yesterday, George and I did something we really hadn't done in years. And, that was go out on New Years day.
Before, when we lived in our first couple of apartments, we would go out (usually to target) on New Years day. Usually it would be cold, rainy and one of those days where you'd sleep in. Then, George started getting a few shifts on New Years day and the tradation just kind of died.
This year, we did our weekly grocery shopping. You guessed it, on new years day. I am thankful for hot, sunny weather instead of wet and cold.
While it wasn't a marathon, we also watched an episode of Monk, another thing we used to do when we'd get back from Target. (Okay so we didn't go to target this time.... but still...) You see my point.
I hope this tradation lasts. Next year, George hopes to retire.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
It's supposed to drop a good ten degrees. Still comfortable, but less hot. So far Winter's looking quite mild.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
9 Jan 22
@kaylachan Yes, in your neck of the woods!! We had that winter blast last week and we were in the low 20's for a couple of nights and low 30's following that. I'm done with winter now. I want my Spring!!
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jan 22
@kareng I can understand that. Today was quite comfortable. But temps are expected to drop, again. Not that low, but it's still winter for a couple more months.
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@snowy22315 (208906)
• United States
3 Jan 22
We went out for NYE. Went to a Japanese restaurant and to a light show at some botanical gardens. I hadn't gone out for NYE for many years either. I was glad.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Not sure where or what that is, but I'm happy you were able to do that.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Well you know what they say about pets... we don't own them, they own us. He sure has you wrapped around his little finger.
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@rebelann (117226)
• El Paso, Texas
3 Jan 22
Yeah, he does but I have him wrapped round mine too, he's actually coming along nicely especially now that his attention span has gotten longer.
@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Yep. It wasn't Target, but it was still nice going out then.
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@rakski (156462)
• Philippines
3 Jan 22
@kaylachan true, it's not target but at least you get to do what you do in the past once again
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Jan 22
Now that Jay is finally retired, we go grocery shopping about once a week together. Never on New Years Day.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
We've been going out twice, and George still has ten months left to go. He likes the idea of breaking up things, so it's not so overwhelming. In this way we're only going out for an hour and a half to two. Instead of three and four if it's needless.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
3 Jan 22
@kaylachan We do stop at WalMart at other times, for a gallon of milk of a loaf of bread. Our main load of shopping is about every two weeks in Bay City, Michigan. Aldi's have things that we can't find here, plus its prices are better. Krogers is another franchise, certain items we buy there, also. Plus, it's a day for us to get away from Tawas as a couple, to enjoy the sunshine and forget about what time it is.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
@kobesbuddy I think that's cool. George live in a sort of large city type situation. We have several Aldi stores around here, and it's the only place George will buy cat litter. The furtherst we'll go, is Ormand or Port Orange, and you can drive through those in-between cities seemsly. The only way you know you're in another zipcode is if GPS tells you, or you see a sign.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Oh no, that's New Years Day. New Years eve, we stay home.
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@sinari (4995)
• Indonesia
3 Jan 22
@kaylachan
Our family is also New Year's Eve just gathered at home.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
3 Jan 22
Supposed to be will have a walk or stroll in Philippine Arena but my sister just want to stay in the house and don't go anywhere
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Here in the U.S. Apart from govornment-run buildings, everything is business as usual. Irronically, New Years Day landed on a Saturday this year. So most banks would've been closed, anyway.
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@Juliaacv (56241)
• Canada
3 Jan 22
@kaylachan Although most of our banks are open for part of the day on Saturdays, it is not considered to be a business day so pre-authorized debits and direct deposits do not occur.
@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Jan 22
That is wonderful that you were able to revive the tradition, I know it made you feel good like back when you did it all the time, The weather has been nice and sunny lately and comfortable for a change, I used to love watching Monk now if I want I can get it for free streaming on Peacock TV
@Kouponkaren (5497)
• United States
3 Jan 22
It is nice to revive old traditions and I hope George gets to retire soon.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
He plans to at the end of the year, if all goes well.
@NatsuYeung (264)
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3 Jan 22
Happy new year! It's good to have traditions with your loved ones as these always bring new memories and let's you remember the old memories.
So hope you have many more traditions and memories to come!
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 22
Yes, I did, thank you. It was very much appericated.
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
3 Jan 22
Well this is wonderful Kayla. A happy new years to you both. Hope you can keep doing that.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jan 22
It's good to revive traditions. It makes everything feel normal.
Retirement is something wonderful to look forward to.
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
3 Jan 22
That would be nice for George to retire from work. How old is he?
