Out with the old...

2009 has been an interesting year to say the least! I've done a lot with my business, including rebranding it and creating a whole new image for myself. I've gotten myself so much more organized than I have ever been in the past, and that feels wonderful! My first publication is under my belt, and the confidence is now there for me to submit more. I've got a great handle on who I am as a designer and the direction I'd like to go in. I want to continue to be inspired and challenged, in addition to being an inspiration to others.

My New Years WISH is for my children. I wish that they would continue to thrive and grow into the beautiful little people that I already know that they are. I wish for them to be happy, and healthy and maintain their good values. I wish for their creative juices to keep flowing, they are all so artistic and that just fills my heart with joy! I wish for them to continue to make new friends and to savor the friendships that they've already forged. I truly admire all of my childhood friends that I am still in touch with and I am so happy that I'm able to have them as part of my life. As well as all of the new friends that I've made. You are all so special to me and I thank you for your friendship!

My New Years RESOLUTION is to try to make more time for myself. Life is busy, and I have to learn to stop sometimes...just to smell the roses. Each day is a precious gift and I'm going to make it a point to stop and just take it all in. I'm going to let my surroundings inspire me.

I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday and I welcome you all back in 2010! There are a lot of great things in store for me, so it's out with the old and in with the new!