2021 Journals.
Welcome to Alan Morris's 2021 Journals. Here, you'll find a collection of weekly entries that capture the highs and lows of my year. From personal reflections and travel experiences to everyday moments and challenges, these journals offer a glimpse into my life in 2021. Whether you're here for inspiration, curiosity, or just a good read, dive in and explore the journey of a year well-lived.
In week 1 of 2021, I did a lot of genealogy research and welcomed my neighbour Russ back from the Dominican Republic, where he had gone on holiday for Christmas.
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In week 2 of 2021, Epson collected and repaired my printer. I did a lot of Genealogy research and made some soup.
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In week 3 of 2021, I did a lot of Genealogy research and ordered some sausages from an online butcher.
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Week 4 of 2021 saw me reach 54 years of age, but due to COVID, I had to wish myself a happy birthday.
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In week 5 of 2021, I did Genealogy research and had some new lights fitted in my apartment.
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In week 6 of 2021, I had a new headboard fitted by my friend Reinder that I had asked him to make from old pallets.
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During week 7 of 2021, I watched the rover Perseverance land on Mars. Being too young to have seen the moon landings, I loved watching this fantastic event.
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In week 8 of 2021, I did a lot of Photoshop tutorials online and edited some of my artwork and photos.
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In Week 9 of 2021, I did a bit of research on my family tree and did some digital art lessons.
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In week 10 of 2021, I met my friend Jacqueline for coffee and made a visit to see a doctor who put me on a course of antibiotics for an infection in my leg.
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Week 11 of 2021 was an exciting week. I had some new shelves and flower containers put up and I also had an appointment to see a cardiologist in Cartagena.
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In week 12 of 2021, I got a delivery of homemade sausages from a friend and went out for a drink with my neighbour Russ a few times.
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In week 13 of 2021, I got an email from the Arsenal Disabled Supporters Association. They are going to be using a photo of me in one of their huge banners around the Emirates Stadium.
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During week 14 of 2021, I researched new e-bikes and went to a few different bars with my neighbour Russ.
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Week 15 of 2021 started with an overcast sky and rain. I spent a lot of time indoors watching the Masters golf, from Augusta, Georgia, USA.
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In week 16 of 2021, I met lots of friends, went to several different bars and ordered a new e-bike for myself.
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In week 17 of 2021, I collected the new electric bike I had ordered from a local bike shop and ventured out on it, my first time on an e-bike.
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Week 18 of 2021 started with a walk along the beach to my favourite place for a tostada, La Encarnacion.
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Week 19 of 2021 started quietly, I had chocolate pancakes for breakfast before reading my Kindle at the beach.
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Week 20 of 2021 started with a bright blue sky, warm and with lots more sun predicted.
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In week 21 of 2021, I lost my friend and neighbour Russ Morgan. His favourite saying was 'It's nice to be nice' and he was certainly a nice man. He was always available when I needed any help and kept all his friends laughing with his stories and tales of his adventures in the Dominican Republic last year. RIP Russ, you will be missed.
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In week 22 of 2021, I met with different friends and did some Photoshop training.
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Week 23 of 2021 started with a cloudy, overcast sky and light rain again.
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Week 24 of 2021, started with a bright blue sky, birds singing outside my apartment and the sun shining down on the righteous.
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In week 25 of 2021, I did lots of swimming, met a few friends and did some shopping on Amazon for friends.
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Week 26 of 2021 started well and went downhill quickly. My trust in people was shaken when I was mugged, and restored somewhat by the reaction of friends, neighbours and even people I hardly knew.
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I started week 27 of 2021 with no phone, no money, and no Kindle, but lots of hope.
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Week 28 of 2021 was expected to have some very high temperatures and I intended to do even less than I normally did.
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Week 29 of 2021, started very sunny and I hoped it continued that way for a long time.
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At the start of week 30 of 2021, I still felt poorly.
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In week 31 of 2021, I went to my friends, Bernard and Sheilas for dinner but finished the work in a lot of pain.
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In week 32 of 2021, I went to my health insurance company about getting an appointment to see a gastroenterologist.
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I started week 33 of 2021 feeling a lot better than I had in a long time. Last week's visit to see the gastroenterologist, although not complete, has left me feeling a lot better.
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In week 34 of 2021, I visited a hospital in Cartagena. It went well and now I have to wait for further appointments in around two weeks.
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I started week 35 of 2021 with my morning swim before going to the Chiringuito El Lobo for breakfast.
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Week 36 of 2021 started with a swim in the Mar Menor.
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Week 37 of 2021 started with a morning swim and the sun was back after a few days of clouds.
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I started week 38 of 2021 with my morning swim. The sun was back after a few days of clouds and rain. The blue sky always makes me realise how lucky I am to live here in Los Alcázares.
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I started week 39 of 2021 with a visit to the doctor to get the results of my blood test last week.
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Week 40 of 2021 started with an unexpected visitor calling to me from below my balcony.
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I started week 41 of 2021 slowly and ended up in a mad rush to get hospital appointments.
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During week 42 of 2021, I visited the doctor's surgery for blood tests. These caused panic at the hospital for a brief while later in the week.
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I started week 43 of 2021 with a COVID test before my operation later on in the week.
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Week 44 of 2021 started with me in bed in my apartment in pain, and ended up with me back in the hospital questioning why I was ever released.
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Week 45 of 2021 started with me in a hospital bed, with a drip in my arms and feet and ended with me back at home in Los Alcázares.
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Week 46 of 2021 started back at my apartment in Los Alcázares. I needed bed rest for a while, but I hoped to begin recovering from my surgery.
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In week 47 of 2021, I visited my doctor´s surgery for a dressing change and to have the wound in my stomach cleaned.
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During week 48 of 2021, I went on a shopping trip to MediaMkt in Cartagena during the Black Friday sales.
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Week 49 of 2021 started quietly at home, moved on to an evening in the pub and finished when I went out for a curry with friends.
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Week 50 of 2021 started quietly after a lot of shenanigans last week.
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Week 51 of 2021 started with another visit to the bank, and yet again, the bank's computer system was unable to give me access to my account.
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Week 52 of 2021 started with me in pain after too much walking last week. My leg was a bit swollen, but I was okay.
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