HAPPY 2016, EVERYONE! For those of you who have stuck around despite the drought this blog experienced, to those who found their way here (whether returning or new), to those who have sent through a comment or two, a BIG THANK YOU!

My New Year's Eve celebration this year was a little bit more special because I was able to spend it with family AND friends. I put the emphasis on the word "and" because I normally am not able to go out after midnight to meet up with my friends, but this year is different. And so, from this New Year's Eve celebration, I can already tell that 2016 will be a game changer.


Towards the end of December 2015, I was actually able to meet up again with one of my blogger-friends-turned-close-friend, Angel. Our conversations in the past have always opened my eyes to the bigger picture and inspired me. This time around, it was even better, as I have not been around her as much as I used to and her words stuck to me more. Especially as she was very encouraging of the things I told her I wanted to do.

The past year was a transition time for me, which meant that a few of the things I loved doing had to be put on hold--this blog included. But since I have somehow adjusted a little bit better, and I now have a good understanding of how I can do what I want to do, it feels a little less daunting and more exciting to be taking on a new year with this much hope! At the very least, there are a couple of things I want to start on this year. Starting on these little projects will already be a big deal for me!

In addition to these things, I know it is already very late but I wanted to get this blog post up before January 2 hits because as they say, what you do on the first day of the year is a glimpse of what you will be doing for the rest of the year. Of course that means that I want to be blogging (again)!!


I know this is not as much of a heavy post as most of the New Year posts you've seen around, but I am honestly in such a light mood about the New Year! I hope you all find this year as a chance for you to start, continue, and/or accomplish the things that will make your hearts happy. :)