The New Year is a time to start with a clean slate, a new journal to write in, an empty vase to fill, making new memories, and finding new joys in our lives.
I am grateful for the blessings of 2011. In January 2011 I was told my heart is in perfect condition, “the heart of a teenager” according to the cardiologist. I continued to work on making improvements in my life and experienced aha moments of those I accomplished.
Over the past year I have told most everyone I know that I blog, I share many, if not most, of my posts on Twitter and Facebook. On a rare occasion I send a special post out through email to family and friends so they get it directly and don’t miss seeing it on Twitter or Facebook. Some read it, some don’t; most of the comments and are from other bloggers.
There have been times I’ve considered not sharing my writings at all because I think no one really cares, or they don’t like what I write, or don’t like it enough to hit the Like button or leave a comment.
But then, out of the blue someone will write back and say how much something I wrote meant to them, and sometimes that it inspired or encouraged them. So, each time I write and post something online I am stepping out of my comfort zone, allowing myself to be vulnerable, and hoping that maybe one person will enjoy what I wrote, or be inspired or encouraged by it.
So this year I am going to continue my blog post and hope to improve as I go along. I am thinking of a special theme/subject to focus on this year. Will decide soon J
In the meantime, I got no sleep last night as I was away from home helping others as a volunteer. So I am very tired and cannot focus any more tonight
I always enjoy your posts Ann. Wishing you a wonderful year of writing. And, hopefully a good night’s sleep tonight 🙂
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Thanks Mark 🙂 And I am getting really tired so I will be shutting down soon.
I could use about 10 hours sleep.
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Keep writing Ann! As long as you want to. It’s good for the soul and the “heart of a teenager.” Hopefully you had a good night’s sleep and are ready to face a new year full of joy. That’s what I wish for you.
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Thanks for the encouragement mairzeebp. I appreciate the feedback.
Often times inspiration gets the better of me so I write and post 🙂
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“…I am going to continue my blog post…”
I’m very glad for this decision 🙂
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You are so kind Laurie 🙂 I wish you a fabulous New Year with endless blessings.
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Remember Ann, your writing is for you. If others like it too, it’s a bonus.
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The writing is for me because I enjoy it, at the same time if anything I write brings something good to others then that is a blessing.
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I like the idea of helping others which you are doing. Excellent post. wonderfully written. Surely come back on this site to read more posts. good job. keep it up and God bless you.
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