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Monday, December 31, 2012

Goodbye 2012...you weren't half bad



I don't keep very good records of my reading, even though I have the best intentions every year.    So this 2012 in review post is not so much about books, or how many pages I read, but thoughts on what I consider a pretty good year for me.

When I think back on everything that occurred in 2012, and how I've grown in many different ways, I can say 2012 was a good year.  Lessons learned in 2012:

  • How to eat better and make good food choices.  Being adventurous when it comes to food is a good thing.
  • Saying no to all the review requests.  I've cut down a lot and there are a select few I accept.  I used to feel bad for that first time author, but I am not the only book blogger on the net.  There are plenty of new and reliable bloggers who will happily accept your books.  Just not me.
  • Become more selective with my TV shows.  I don't have much free time, so either stimulate me or entertain me intelligently, or you're out.
  • I do not need to be friends with everyone I meet, or be someone's therapist at work, just because we work together.  When I choose not to, it doesn't make me a bad person.
  • True friends, really true friends, the ones I will still keep in touch with when I leave the area, are few and far between.  And that's ok.
  • I am really good at my job, and I am a valuable asset to my employer.  Whether my boss fully respects and appreciates this is hard to tell at times.  It's his loss.
  • Puppies are little furry babies who need constant attention.  Oh how I had forgotten about that.
  • The news is not news.  It is weather, traffic, and what some idiot on Facebook has to say.  Seek out real news at reputable sites, and take everything with a grain of salt.
  • Students today, young or old, expect everything to be easy.  I have a day job too, you know, and I can't do your work for you.
  • I no longer feel guilty about not blogging, blogging too much, not reading as much as others, etc.  I blog because at the end of the day I Love to Read!  I have discovered great new authors, and am always learning how to refine my thoughts and write a post better.  But most importantly, I've met some pretty fabulous people in blogland whom I call friends.  I chat with them more than in-person "friends".  And that's ok.
  • Twitter is not all that bad
I know some of these seem silly, or may not be lessons to you, but for me, this past year made me clarify things about my self, and my world.  I feel like I'm really getting to know myself or who I should be.  Oh my gods I think I am maturing people!

So that brings me to 2013.  This will be a big year for me.  I turn 40 (shut the frack up! I know!!).  The blog turns 5 at the end of the year.  And the hubby and I are following the steps in our grand plans to eventually live in paradise.  Life is good, so let's enjoy it.

Bring on 2013!!



© Jenny Girl - 2012 "All Rights Reserved"

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Now that is a great post. I loved reading about what you've learned. Happy New Year!
Great post Jenny and I like th learned ose lessons, especially the work related ones.
Happy and Healthy New Year! I still can't believe it's going to be 2013. Very futuristic :)
1 reply · active 636 weeks ago
thanks Naida. I remember when 2000 was mind blowing stuff.
Here's to a great 2013 personally and professionally.
Hey some of those are my lessons learnt lol ... and some are still a work in progress. I'll be 45 in January, I think I finally stopped trying to please everyone in my early 40's, that was a hard lesson for me. 2013 is going to be a wonderful year and woohoo on the grand plan progress. Take care honey :)
1 reply · active 636 weeks ago
45 woo-hoo! I feel like we should be "grown up" by now, but I know I'm not. at least not totally.

Not pleasing everybody is another lesson learned. It's so hard to break that one. But you're right. All you end up doing is making yourself angry and frustrated.
Take care sweetie and Happy Birthday month :)
Here's to 2013--may it bring us all closer to being the people that we want to be. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one still struggling with some of these issues as I approach my late thirties. All the best to you, Jenny, and thanks again for hosting the Bleak House Readalong. I'm this close to being finished--finally!
Seems to me like these were some good lessons learned. I recognized many as lessons I also learned in the last year, especially the one about saying no to requests for reviews.
1 reply · active 634 weeks ago
Saying no can be so tough at times, throughout life!
Those are fabulous lessons...and a good recipe for happiness. :-D
1 reply · active 634 weeks ago
Trying to keep it simple...life is too short!
Jenny, looks like a great year. I wish we had time for quality television. I know it's there but we manage to watch only a few shows together. You think puppies need constant attention, let's trade little guys for a day ;)
2 replies · active 634 weeks ago
Oh heck no! I know Gage needs lots of mommy time, and you do it so well Stacy. You amaze me at times :)
Thanks :) I really needed to read that tonight. (but I am serious about switching little guys for a day!)
These are WONDERFUL lessons, Jen! And it sounds like you're working hard on gaining some balance in life. I especially love your outlook on Blogging. We'll be here when you are...it's OK to step away every once in a while. And glad to see you every once in a while on twitter. I KNOW I'm on there more than I should be...but it often makes up for my lack of blogging.

Happy New Year! I hope 2013 is a fantastic year for you. And maybe some pictures of Kona pup???
1 reply · active 634 weeks ago
Girlie I'm trying. And I'm not sweating blogging anymore I can't. Life is too short.

I didn't think I would like Twitter, but that's the only I can chat with you or some other folks on there...really been just you so far. I guess I need to look at other people's streams or something.
Great post! I so agree with you about TV shows. It's such a time suck so I decided to give up a few shows so I have more time for reading. Happy 2013!
1 reply · active 634 weeks ago
Guess what? my husband and I are are starting to do the same thing. Dropping shows for something else, even if it's just music. Happy 2013 Anna :)

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