Taking Inventory of 2011/ What I Desire for 2012

Happy 2012 everyone!!
It's been quite awhile since I have posted here. I can't believe how busy my life has been lately.
I made it through the holidays and 2 weeks ago we welcomed a new grandson into the family who decided to arrive a whole month early. I spent 10 days in Cincinnati playing grandma ......(big smile!!).

As the new year arrived I thought back to what my resolutions and hopes were for 2011:
wanting to write, draw, paint
wanting to be myself and not worry about what others think of me
finding my inner swan.

I am happy to say that I have done pretty well....better than I thought I would.

I am being creative and artistic....I am designing some original notecards and have them for sale at our local Art Factory. I even sold some!! I am conncecting with our local art center and artists.

I am writing....right here is my blog :).

I still worry about what others think of me, however I am still searching for my inner swan and have some great friends to help me and encourage me.

I have reconnected with some old friends which has stretched me. (that old fear of not fitting in)

I have lost 16lbs and hope to keep going. I hope to eat better this year.

I have been asked to help with my 35th class reunion.

I am praying more and reading more.

I am keeping an open mind (as my father always encouraged me to do) and am questioning and searching for things I want to know.

I still think about picking up a guitar again.

I am considering selling some of my creations on etsy, or some other site.

Each day gives me a new opportunity to be the best me I can be.

So, here's to 2012 and new adventures in my life!!

I will try to keep you up to date and involved!!