Yesterday, while I cleaned my office, the cat came in and puked on my 2012 date book, and I thought: exactly. I've been putting off posting because for the past few years I've done a year end wrap-up post, but right now I don't want to look back. Last year was one of the roughest I've been through, punctuated by the loss of one of my dearest friends. So I'm not going to do a wrap-up this year. 2012 can bite my shiny metal....oh, I watch too much Futurama. Still, I managed to accomplish a great deal in 2012 and my goal for this year is to see those accomplishments through. My other … [Read more...]
2011 in Review
Here's my review from 2010, and here's 2009 part one & part two. 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?I went rock climbing! On actual rock! We stopped in Asheville on the way to Florida this spring, and had the most patient guide (Ron Funderburke at Fox Mountain Guides). I got the shakes and was going to just hang back and watch while J climbed, but Ron helped me get past my fear and do some climbing. It was a great experience. 2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?Last year, spurred by the somewhat horrific realization that … [Read more...]
2010 in Review
I love this meme! It's such a nice way to reflect on the past year. I swiped it from Jess again. Here's my review from last year: part one & part two. 1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?There's that whole having a book published thing, and going on a book tour. I also made a quilt. 2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I didn't really make any, so does that count as keeping them? This year, I've decided I will eat fewer marshmallows (notice I did not say I'm giving them up), finish my next book, and learn how to sew from a … [Read more...]