Mugshot Monday: New Year 2014

Mugshot Monday: 1/6/2014

(A little New Year’s rambling…)

Wow. Wasn’t I just sitting here writing about what I hoped for in 2013?

I always have these lofty ideas and dreams, projects I want to do, projects I want to finish, recipes I want to try, and restaurants I’d like to visit. And, the kicker is – at the end of the year I look back and get kind of irritated at myself that I didn’t do all I set out to do. Okay, that’s the overachiever in me… I can’t be the only one who thinks this. But, after a breath, I realize and remind myself, hey, look at all the stuff we (this virtual community) did do and look at all the people we’ve connected with?! This has been a good year.

Truly, I have to stop comparing myself and this website/blog to some of the blogs I absolutely drool over. You know, there are just some a-mazing blogs that seemingly have business game plans and focus. These people probably have more help at home than I have, and probably have website designers, other contributors, etc.

I told my husband (what I say every year) that I just want be a better, more put-together “me”. And he said quite simply, “I think you’re already pretty put-together…” What a guy. Knows how to break it down. 🙂

So, this year, I’m looking forward to sharing and teaching at more local workshops which may mean less writing here. (I think that’s already made itself apparent. 2013 was busy, busy with school and church. That’s not going to change.) I think this year, regardless of the projects (because there will always be projects) it’ll be about focusing, daring to share.

Okay 2014, let’s go! Bring it. I’m ready. Are you?

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Happy December (and some wishes for you…)

I took a longer break than I anticipated… got the flu. Full-blown flu. I was so mad and miserable last week. Got our Christmas tree up after Thanksgiving, nursed a sick son back to health and then got sick. Achy, feverish, and my voice sounded like Darth Vader most mornings. *sigh* So, here we are. Getting healthy.

We’ll have to play a little catch up in the next week, but just want to officially start the holiday season by wishing everyone the best. I hope…

…your handmade projects and gifts are finished on time,
…your classic family dishes turn out well on the holiday table,
…your cookie wins first-place or most favorite at your annual cookie exchange,
…your shopping is almost or already done (and gifts are wrapped),
…your holiday guests are gracious,
…visions of sugar plums dance in your head,
…your wishes come true, and
…for these next few weeks, I hope we don’t lose sight of the real meaning of Christmas. (I love Charlie Brown.)

Cheers!

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