What Are You Looking Forward To?

 
Image of mountain peak from hiking trail

As we approach the end of the year, your “have-to” list might be growing exponentially. But in all that you have to do, what are you really looking forward to, big or small?

We asked around: our drivers, our movers, our office crew. Their answers were refreshing in scope (nothing too big) and refreshing in purpose (often focused on connecting with loved ones). We offer their answers here as a “suggested serving” of how to close out the year with joy, connection, and simplicity:

  • Watching the Rose Parade with Grandma

  • Watching the Rose Bowl with buddies

  • A day of snowboarding after weeks of heavy lifting

  • Spending extra time with the kids while they are home from school

  • Watching classic holiday-themed movies

What am I looking forward to? Enjoying a seemingly endless supply of homemade cookies (though to be honest, I do that all year long), going on a hike or two with family and friends, and embracing December 21st. If I could literally embrace a day of the year, it would be December 21st, the shortest day of the year and my personal holiday. Why? From that day forward, each day gets longer and longer, bringing more daylight.

Thank You for Staying Connected

As I wrap up the final Camelot newsletter of 2025, I am reminded of how I look forward to your responses. Our newsletter is unique in that it initiates a two-way communication. I receive replies from you, our readers, by email, text, and phone call that could include your thoughts on the newsletter, how life in the new home and neighborhood is going, how your friends and relatives you referred to us are doing, inquiries on how our team members are doing, as well as recommended reading! These personal replies serve as a special monthly memento of the community Camelot has created across the country. Thank you.

—Billy K and the Camelot Team

P.S. Recently, I was directed to a New York Times piece that highlighted the potential in a well-worded question, especially around the holidays. For instance, instead of the usual “How are you?” or “Ready for the holidays?” how about “What are you spending most of your time on?” or “What are you looking forward to?”

Questions like these lead to real conversations, which lead to better connections. Another winner: If you could win a lifetime supply of something, what would it be? (If you didn't guess my answer: cookies.)

P.P.S. More simple, low-cost suggestions for a less stressful season:

  • Visiting a museum on their free entry days

  • Hot chocolate and ice skating

  • A cookie-baking night or game night … or a cookie-baking game night!

 
Billy Kornfeld