DAYTON — People from all around the world welcomed the year 2023 Saturday night. We asked people in the Miami Valley how the year 2022 went for them and what they are looking forward to in 2023.
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News Center 7′s Brandon Lewis spoke with several people Saturday night and asked them to reflect on 2022.
“It’s been horrible, with Covid and everything,” said Christine Mosley of Dayton. “It’s just been a lot of germs, a lot of people’s been sick. A lot of work’s been missed. So for 2023, I would for it to get better.”
Lewis also talked to Melissa Chadwick, she lost her mom due to Covid.
“I worked in the healthcare industry so I watched everything and it was just crazy,” she told Lewis. “I learned a whole lot through this year and I’m hoping to take it with me to next year.”
Keisha Burney and Dana Eubanks of Dayton are also ready for 2023.
“It’s been a little rough,” they told Lewis. “We’re ready.”
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The last 12 months have been bad for others. Lewis spoke with high school and college friends that got to check off some pretty big milestones.
“My year was actually pretty good,” said Alex Bergen of Enon. “Me and my wife were able to buy our first home and move into it. So so far, it’s been a pretty good year.”
Brynne Cain got engaged in 2022 but has also had to deal with some challenges.
“The good part is I actually got engaged this year, “Cain told Lewis. “But it’s also been very mentally draining just money wise and emotionally.”
Walker Jones of Dayton has this motto for 2023.
“2023 can be a very good year for people who have recognized 2022,” Jones told Lewis. “But if you can’t recognize the past you can’t move forward in the future.”
Others are looking forward to these goals.
“Making more money, would be one, that it’s,” Eubanks said. “More money and more time with family.”
“My only resolution is just to be happy really, that’s it and keep living,” Chadwick told Lewis. “That’s it.”