Hello January 2019!

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The beginning of a new year is historically that point where you reflect on last year and make your resolutions/intentions for the next.

For me, it’s also the anniversary of starting this blog.

First up, a quick wrap up of December activities –

• The Apple Watches remain a big hit. I had a Fitbit for more than 3 years, and I really liked it, but the watch has more fitness features and partly because I think they are better, and partly because it’s new, it’s been a great motivator for the winter season. I’ve added a LOT of activity to my day in an effort to close my green and pink rings, and my overall health is benefitting from it.
• I completed my Yay Every Day Tracker. If you didn’t grab one last year, it’s available as a free printable download from this post. The concept is write down one thing every day that made you say “Yay!” which is about as much journaling as I can commit to. I must say it was fun this past weekend to look back over all my entries, and there are a good many of them that involve what I had for dinner, but it worked. I can remember a lot of the good things that happened in 2018 this way.
• I’ve done something big and scary. I’ve launched an Etsy shop which so far has a few cutting files for Silhouette or Cricut cutting machines, but I have plans to add cards, notepads and a few other craft items. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, but I kept putting it off trying to get it perfect before I shared it. I thought it would be harder than it was (isn’t it always?) and once I had that going I keep moving and set up accounts with two sites that will let me offer my artwork on a whole host of products.

So, big plans for January?

I’m going to fill out my Etsy store. Add products to RedBubble and Society 6. Try a couple of new recipes. Try not to complain about the cold.

To keep on track, I’ve created a little tent yearly calendar. It’s a free download – just click here.

Print it out on something a little thicker than regular copy paper so it won’t be all floppy. Fold it on the dotted lines and put double stick tape or glue on the little flap and glue that under the first panel.

It’s sized to fit right under an iMac, because, well, that’s what I have. But it also is pretty small and should fit between the keyboard and monitor of just about any set up.

And just like that, we’re off to a new year!

Pin this so you can print your calendar when you have a chance.

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