New Year’s Eve has never been my favorite holiday. While I appreciate the significance of changing from one year to the next I do not feel the emotional significance that other people do. I do not feel the pressure of finding the ‘perfect’ thing to do New Year’s Eve, but I love to enjoy a good meal at home with people I love.
I have a friend at work that thrives on outrageous stories from New Year’s parties/events. He made a decision in his early 20’s that he would not spend New Year’s in the same city twice. Crazy? Maybe. But, I can say that he has had some pretty fantastic New Year’s in locations all over the world. Now that he is nearing 50 I think the search for a new place and a great story is getting a bit exhausting. I wonder when he will give this up? 65? 70?
All week I have been reading bloggers and writers posts about 2013. From their blogging checklists to personal goals, to resolutions, December 31st is universally a time for reflection.
For me, 2012 was filled with some tough times. I am happy to see those in the past and looking forward to the fresh slate 2013 brings.
On the other hand, 2012 was when this blog was created and since the very first post I have loved blogging. I have loved the writing, the learning, the readers, the other bloggers, and the online community and network I have acquired through blogging. Thank you to all of you for reading, for your encouragement, support and patience with my newbie questions and blogger etiquette fumblings.
I wrote my resolutions in a post for PTPA that you can find here.
I vow to make 2013 my best year yet. To focus on the positive and the happy. To keep learning and working but also take time to play, discover and enjoy life.
As we all raise a glass of champagne (or apple juice) to toast 2013 I’ll be hoping that all of your dreams for the coming year come true.
Happy New Year 2013!
I’m glad that someone has written about not being a fan of New Years! It is low on my list of favorite holidays :) This has been an up and down year for my family also, so I am hoping that 2013 is a little less stressful. Whatever the New Year brings, I hope you have a great year!
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I agree…2013 is the year of positivity! I hope yours is a great one! Newest follower here!
Kristen
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I agree, New Year’s is more hyped up than it needs to be! We should be spending more time with family and friends than worrying about have the night of our lives! Great post! Thanks! We followed you from the Naptime Review Blog Hop!
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Great post Kerrie! Even though everyone {including me} is making “resolutions” or things they want to accomplish in 2013, I’m also just simply thankful for the clean slate that at new year brings, as you mention. I love changing over to a new calendar and opening up a new notebook. This year more than any, I’m excited for what it has to offer. And I don’t underestimate the fun of spending a quiet night at home with family and friends :)
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I think 2013 will definitely be your best year yet. Your positivity shines through. :)
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I don’t really care for New year’s Eve either. I did when I was younger. The biggest reason is I have a chronic illness and don’t do well if I’m not in bed by 10. If we could just move it up a few hours! LOL! I do like the idea of a fresh start though. I’m hoping my blog will see lots of growth in 2013! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from SITS!
Best wishes for 2013! My goal for this year is also to be more positive or to at least approach this in a positive way! :) Visiting from SITS!