But there's more good stuff: I was team leader for an amazing group of walkers - Team In Her Shoes - and together we walked 39.3 miles in two days to put an end to breast cancer, and in the process we raised in excess of $35,000!
On the creative front, I completed the illustrations for my first children's book which is coming out this year, and I expanded my use of metals and started working in bronze and copper (as well as silver).
Last night, as we toasted in the New Year, I reflected back on New Years Eve 2011. I was "done" with that year. It was a tough one filled with cancer and surgeries, yet it was also a year of strength and focus, of hope and faith. As tough as that year was, it was still triumphant because we lived through it.
I can't hope that 2013 will be "better" than last year. Last year was pretty great. But I do hope that it will be just as good. There are definite goals for 2013. I'm declaring it a year to be healthy, to be happy.
So here is how I plan to achieve this:
1. Take the bus. Starting tomorrow I'm back on the bus. I've been driving to work for the past year (post surgery), and now I'm ready to switch back to public transportation. This will do a few nice things for me not to mention the environment -
a) It will force me to walk (I'm planning on walking the 6 blocks from our home to and from the bus stop); b) It will allow me time to read/crochet - both of which I love to do. It's a win/win!
2. Weight loss and Vegetarianism: I plan on tackling both. A couple months ago, I gave up eating meat. I'm having a bit of trouble balancing the food. No animal protein has meant higher carbs. I'm feeling it. It's time to get a grip on the balance. So I'll be working on finding the happy medium. Along the way I want to work out some good vegetarian low-cal recipes.
3. Continue to make time for daily prayer. I started this last year. Early morning, alone time with God before starting the day. I find that this prayer time sets the tone for the rest of my day.
4. Grow my business. Make time to create, photograph and list new items. www.pomegranateandeye.etsy.com
These are the main goals. I've got lots of ideas I'm thinking I'd like to walk in the Avon Walk again. The training will help my health goals (plus it's a lot of fun and for a great cause). I'd also like to make sure I get to bed earlier than I have been. But that remains to be seen. And then there's blogging. I'm hoping to blog regularly.
What about you? Do you have goals for the new year? Leave me a comment and let me know. Need motivation? Let me know!
Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and blessed new year filled with love, compassion, peace and joy!
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