Happy (Alive & Dancing) New Year 2017!

Happy New Year!

"Happy New Year!" ...I remember uttering those same words exactly one year ago. However, less than 7 weeks after that customary annual greeting, my life took a decidedly bad turn for the worse.

One freak accident. Check.
Two debilitating back surgeries. Check.
One family bereavement. Check.

All that, and we were still only in March 2016. I spent most of the next six months convalescing on my back and hobbling through daily rehab sessions. In spite of these "road bumps," I still felt fairly lucky. I still do.

Rather than feeling dreadful (although I did have my bad days), I generally feel thankful to be alive. That's why I decided to do something new this year--finally join Steem and engage with a new community. I know next to nothing about what Steem actually is nor what a blockchain could be (I assume I can't wear it around my neck) but I'm eager to learn.

So here's to another Happy New Year! And a little New Years doodle I made last year for your enjoyment :-)

(click on the card to see the dancing monkey ...that's kinda how I feel today! Again!)