The New Year has finally arrived and although I personally was very satisfied with what I accomplished in 2017, I now set my sights on 2018.

In 2018, I have both writers’ groups to look forward to. I also have back-to-back writers’ conferences in April. My goal (or resolution if that’s the better term for you) is to improve my writing, and spend more time writing.

In February there are two special landmarks – my mother turns 80 (gasp!) and my husband’s aunt turns 100!!!!! That will certainly be a bash. My mother – she always told me she was 39 – lives in warmer climates, so my goal is to visit her this year.

Since I can’t get through a year without planning an event, I shall turn my attention to one big family bash – and then maybe an all out friends’ get together this summer. Haven’t you always wanted your friends to meet your other friends? It might be time to do that.

I’m also reminded of the Rotary club’s annual spring gala that we are working on. My April is full already!

Last year we took a great trip. As much as I would LOVE to cruise again, I think some smaller trips are in my future for 2018. I need to make that happen.

In May, I will spend a few days with our Southern Son at his graduation from Berkeley! I am so proud of him. Like our own son who has set goals for himself and his education, this ‘son’ has done it also on his terms. They both amaze me! Our son and my husband will be traveling together again, back to Europe and some genealogy digging. I think the opportunity to travel like that is so important for both men in my life. What memories they will have of their special times traveling together!

My other goals are to read more, be more creative, be more aware (less self centered), lose weight, blah, blah, blah….. (you see which one is last in line, don’t you?)

Here’s to all your 2018 goals! Please share them with me.

A note to all my readers and fellow bloggers:   I started this blog one year ago and I thank all you for checking in, reading and subscribing. I appreciate you!   – mb