Hmm. Where do I begin when I think about the past year? Back in January, I resolved to live intentionally, focusing on making my life full of what I wanted it to be. I wrote: “If you really want something, you have to work for it. This can be for everything from making dinner, to desiring an organized home, to starting a new business. You have to prioritize the time, money and resources. You have to commit. Instead of living in a cloud of “somedays” and “maybes”, you have to dig deep and follow through.“ I had no idea how much those words would be tested this year! 2013 seemed to hold the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for me. I am thankful for it all.
A few of the highlights:
- Completed a “30 Days of Pinspiration” challenge
- Lost 30 pounds
- Started running and completed my first two races
- Took a weekend trip with Sophie on an airplane by myself
- Read 12 books
- Worked through a really rough patch in my marriage, which is now better than ever! We celebrated eight years in November!
- Spent two weeks on vacation in Maine
- Started the Penpal Project and then Penpal Circles
- My oldest started first grade!
- Had professional pictures taken of my family with LucyO Photography (SO worth the investment!)
- Held a Pajama Drive for children in my community in foster care
- Visited the National Zoo
- Spent Thanksgiving with family in the real Big White Farmhouse
- Successfully maintained a happy household of six!
I’m signing off until the new year, when I’ll be back with lots of goal setting and list making. Wishing you a blessed Christmas with the ones you love, friends. See you in January!
you've had quite the year! Merry Christmas!