Wow, it has been nearly a year since I have written a post on this blog! I guess I kind of fell off the wagon, or couldn't come up with much to say. Since today is January 2nd, perhaps it it appropriate to approach the new year by reflecting on 2012.

It's hard to think of many personal accomplishments that I achieved in 2012...

One thing that I was more successful at was maintaining a fairly consistent inventory on my Etsy shop Living Simply (by design). However, even that remained on the proverbial back burner for much of the year as it is a lot of work to photograph, describe and list items. I do it as a hobby more than a money making endeavour as I really just like to find unique vintage items, polish them up and find them a loving home and get them out of a dark attic or basement! I guess as long as I am not loosing money and I am still having fun, I will keep it up!

Last year, I totally failed at going to the gym. I faithfully started my gym membership on January 1st, 2012 and then seriously probably went about ten times all year. I have been able to come up with the best excuses not to go--I don't feel like it, I am tired, I don't have time, I don't feel good... but, somehow I have not been able to bring myself to cancel the damn membership! I guess I am trying to get myself convinced to go, but at the same time not being very motivated at all. Somehow, I need to get motivated and go or just stop paying for it!

As far as my garden goes,  it was an awfully hot summer and my garden pretty much looked horrific, so I never really spent a whole lot of effort in that regard. I sure have a lot of work to do in the spring to get the yard in shape again! I have 2 acres, so keeping it up is pretty much a part time job--like I really have the time. But, when the weather is nice I really like to garden.

Well, I am afraid that this post was somewhat rambling, but I tried. So, until next time!

Yvette