Editor's Note: It seems like 2022 has been longer than only a few months... there is a lot happening in the world at the moment. So I think time lapses are only natural when we're focused on, essentially, survival. My way of saying...sorry for the delay! I know 2021 seems like it's long gone. I think it's also safe to say the last few years have been, at the very least, challenging for a lot of us. As a reflection exercise, our authors were asked to 'interview' their friends, family, and/or support workers.
Also, be sure to check out Joseph's individual reflection in another article!
Happy reading!
(Walking out of 2021 and into 2022...)
Our author, Daniel, posed these reflection questions to his housemate (Scott), mum (Judy), and support coordinator (Christian)...
What is something you did in 2021 that you think you will remember for the rest of your life?
Scotty: working with great workers
Dan: becoming an uncle to Oliver
Judy: becoming a grandma
Christian: learning to be a support coordinator
Do you have a favourite book or movie that you watched in 2021?
Judy: Ozark
Scotty: Nine Rush (TV Channel)
Dan: Red List
Christian: Invasion (the series)
What are you looking forward to in 2022?
Scotty: looking for a lady
Judy: spending time with family
Dan: rebuilding my social confidence
Christian: going on short trips and to music festivals
What song has been on repeat for you in 2021?
Scotty: 'took the children away' - archie roach
Judy: 'it's the end of the world' - rem
Dan: 'take on me' - aha
Christian: 'everyone you know' - lose control
What holiday destination are you looking forward to visiting, when you can?
Scotty, Dan & Judy: Fiji
Christian: Vietnam/Himalayas
What is the nicest thing someone did for you in 2021?
Scotty: having Daniel as my brother
Judy: family surprising me on my birthday with a trip to Allowyn gardens
Dan: a surprise sunset watch at the Wurundjeri Spur Lookout
Christian: friends buying a Red Hill winery trip for my birthday
What is something that was hard for you at the start of 2021, but is easy now?
Scotty: managing my diabetes
Judy: wearing PPE at work
Dan: managing appointments - ok, still a work in progress, but getting there!
Christian: patience during lockdown
Knowing what you know now, if you could give advice to yourself at the start of 2021, what advice would you give?
Scotty: stick with it
Judy: ignore the bullsh*t
Christian: allow yourself time when under pressure