That was quite a little blogging vacation, wasn't it? I'm happy to be back, and I hope you haven't given up on me.
Happy January, 2010 to you! I hope your New Years ~ however you spent it, was fantastic and you're feeling good about embarking on another year. Hard to believe 2009 is already over. It was a pretty great 365 days. There were of course the challenging parts ~ some days are just harder than others, although looking back i'm grateful for the hard days too.
I'm not one for making resolutions, at least not any typical ones, but this year i'm setting some goals for myself ~ a new tradition for me ~ after all everyone gets a fresh start on January. My plans might look something like this:
I will...
write more letters and notes to people i love
finish up my quilt ~ yes that very first one
update my shop with new exciting creations at least 1/3 of the year
pick up a new hobby ~ baking ~ 2010 the year to become a better baker
keep a gratitude journal
take naps
take walks
see family and old friends
make new friends
make new quilt
laugh
cry
grow a plant in my creative workspace
smile at strangers
make a dress
take more photos
tell people how much they mean to me
eat healthy
enroll in creative e-courses
read more books
Now would be a good time to say thank you for dropping by throughout the year of 2009, and of course for the love and support you send my way. I am looking forward to another year in this little bubble space with you.
Wishing you and yours many beautiful moments in 2010!
Shine on.
It sounds like a great list of goals!! I agree making goals is better than resolutions, those I am bound to break! I always love hearing from you, thanks for always leaving me a kind and encouraging word! Have a wonderful 2010, I hope that all of your goals are reached! I can't wait to see those quilts! (0:
xoxo~Meg
Posted by: Meg | January 02, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Happy New Year to you and yours too. May you and everyone be blessed with Love, Joy and Peace.
Posted by: BK | January 02, 2010 at 11:07 PM
WOW!! How wonderful Jacqueline! I love your resolution for the new year! So inspiring! Makes me wanna do the same thing! I loved the very simple ones, like "Smile at strangers". Because these little things make a big difference in our lives. When you make someone happy, you'll be happier yourself.
Oh, and the photos are fantastic! You look so pretty and the place your walking is so beautiful!
Wish you a great year dear friend! Full of happiness and success and great dreams :) xoxo
Afi
Posted by: Afi | January 02, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Hi! I am just catching up on all of your holiday posts, it sounds and looks like you had a truly wonderful time! Happy New Year!! Your list for 2010 sounds just wonderful, and all of those things are do-able...little things to fill your life with more abundance. great! Where are you with the snow, did you go on a trip over the holidays?? Blessings to you for the year ahead! xo Faith
Posted by: Faith | January 02, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Welcome back my friend. I love your list. I have given up on making list for myself...I never seem to follow through. Wishing you many many blessings for 2010!
Posted by: koralee | January 02, 2010 at 11:56 PM
What a lovely list of things to do - I hope they bring you and all those around you lots of joy in 2010 xxx
Posted by: Mousy Brown | January 03, 2010 at 12:30 AM
One of my best moments in 2009: finding your blog and meeting you :)
I wish you a year full of joy, happiness, many many laughs, much success!! Have a great 2010 :D
big hug to you!!!!!
Posted by: Nia | January 03, 2010 at 01:28 AM
Happy New Year, Jacqueline!
That's quite an impressive list of goals - you're very ambitious, that's good!
best of luck to you in 2010 :)
-Lisa
Posted by: lisa h. | January 03, 2010 at 03:09 AM
Happy New Year to You.
All the best for all your goals!
Karine
Posted by: karine | January 03, 2010 at 03:29 AM
Hope you enjoyed your break! You've got a great list of goals for the New Year!
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | January 03, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Glad to hear you had a blast! :) Better things are coming for you this year! :) Stay happy! :)
Posted by: Elle | January 03, 2010 at 08:13 PM
Happy New Year!! Wishing you a very happy and exciting 2010!
xx
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | January 04, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Have a good one this year girl!
Love reading you. Mika
Posted by: mikascrap | January 04, 2010 at 03:32 AM
Hi Jacqueline. Happy New Year. Wishing you a wonderful year. big hugs.
Posted by: Valarie Budayr | January 04, 2010 at 03:38 AM
What a great list! I think baking should be a top priority. Then, you should send me all the goodies;-)
Welcome to the New Year, J!
Posted by: twitter.com/CluelessCrafter | January 04, 2010 at 04:44 AM
Cry, that's the one that caught my eye. I think it could very well be a goal for me too. Happy New Year! It is very nice to see you pictured on your own blog in this post. =)
Posted by: Jessica | January 04, 2010 at 07:02 AM
I like take naps :) Have a happy new & restful year! To us both!!!
Posted by: Gina Kim | January 04, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Hello Jacqueline!
Belle annee to you!
Impressive list of new year's resolution!
I still need to do mine!!!
But among them will be Creating more ( Etsy, baby!! )
When you say "bake" more is it cakes & cookies or bread???
Santa brought me a bread machine ( he is excellent at lip reading ;-) but I m still learning !!!
A bientot,
have a beautiful first week of the new year!!
Posted by: Lila | January 04, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Happy New Year to you! those are some great resolutions! I'd love to make a quilt too...maybe 2012??? hehe...
Posted by: heather | January 05, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by: TrishieKoh | January 05, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Happy 2010 to you too!
And that is one awesome list of goals! I see many of the things I want to achieve on that list too :)
xoxo
Posted by: Lyn | January 05, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Hi, Jacqueline! Happy New Year! Great to be back from our trip and catching up with you here... Feeling jet-lagged and heart-fuzzy after a sweet Christmas, good to be home and back in blogland! Your goals for the New Year inspire! I plan this weekend to write at my place about goals and what's new too. Creativity is very high on the list! ;o) Looking forward to sharing another year with you, dear friend. Wishing you & yours all the very best of love, peace & joy in 2010! ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | January 05, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Wonderful goals Jacqueline! I'm hoping to take more e-courses as well this year. I know I've made so many wonderful friends from BYW-yourself included!
Posted by: fresh365 | January 06, 2010 at 05:59 AM
hello Jacqueline! loved reading about your goals as i am making mine. it was a pleasure to find your blog and get to know you and many of your visitors in 2009. i have a feeling that you will accomplish all you set out to do. thanks a bunch for visiting my blog with your sweet words!
Posted by: Eunhwa | January 06, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Dear Jacqueline, I hope you enjoy every little moments of your New Year and do share with us your crafting, inspiring moments with us! Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Mina | January 06, 2010 at 07:58 PM