Old year, new year

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2014 is upon us but I didn't want to start this shiny, new year without reflecting on the one that's just passed.

2013 was the year when I proved to myself that 'I can' if I believe in myself. I can:
On a personal note, 'I can' lose weight and keep it off. Between June and December, I lost 2 stones in weight. I have more to lose yet but I'm confident that I can be down to my target weight  by the summer. 

My word for 2014 is 'refresh'. I have so many good things in my life already but I feel that I need to look at many of them with new eyes. I have no new year resolutions as such, just an incredible amount of optimism and excitement for the next twelve months. I have two murder mystery plays to write, a year's worth of blog posts and a novel to revamp for the 9-12 year age range. Plus I'm hoping to have to buy new clothes as I lose more weight. 

So there you have it - my old year and my new year. What about you? 

Comments

  1. Kelly Hashway6 January 2014 at 11:43

    Sounds like you have a good plan for your year. I'm posting my 2014 goals on Wednesday.

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    1. Fi6 January 2014 at 11:49

      Thanks, Kelly. I'll pop over on Wednesday to have a look.

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  2. Jodi @ Heal Now6 January 2014 at 13:44

    What a great year you had. My plan is to go from good to great! Make my content so fresh and good that the readers cant help but share! I know I can!

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    1. Fi6 January 2014 at 14:59

      That's the attitude. All the best with it all, Jodi.

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