Things of 2013 (not really accomplishments....)

I usually do an 'Accomplishments' list at the end of the year. But, given my accomplishments are low, I thought I would do more of a 'things I did/things that happened' this year...

• Visited the Smoky Mountains!
• Kiri passed away
• Saw Potted Potter
• Bought a recurve bow (then my husband did and we love archery)
• Adopted Luna!
• Visited Grand Rapids (twice)
• Had an in-depth tour of a TV station
• Wrote a novella
• Started the third edit on my novel
• Lost 20 pounds
• Began going on walks again (in woods etc)
• Didn't re-read a single book
• Wrote a lot!
• Paid off our car!
• Continued writing group
• Joined a book club
• Married for 3 years
• Started this blog
• Started and wrote many Peculiar Girls

Our little Kiri monster, poor girl had a brain tumor

The Beautiful Smoky Mountains

I mean look at them! And, this is from the view of our cabin.

Archery! My wonderful bow! Even though I am craving lots of snow so I can go snowshoeing, I am also looking forward to spring (already) so I can get shooting again!

One of many adorable pictures of the new kitty, Luna. She's a big sweetie, loves to cuddle!

Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots.... of writing.

My brother's birthday gift to me, and to James. It happened to be on the day Kiri passed. It wasa very conflicting day. The show was great, and distracting. 

Writing Goals of 2013

 My number one priority and goal is my writing. I have written a novel this year and I am currently working on editing it. I admit, I have not worked on it at all this past month, December has been busy and distracting as much as it has been fun and wonderful. But, time to get back to the grindstone, the grindstone I call work. That is to say, my job is my writing, I want to be a writer and so I need to write. I have story ideas I would like to attempt to make short stories, but first and foremost is the novel I am currently working on. I am VERY excited about it. I can't wait to really get into editing it. I thought December was going to be my big month for it, but I was so wrong. On to January! The month of my editing!

I don't know how long it's going to take, but I think it will take a long while. I have a lot of work to do on it. The first round of editing is going to be a real hack job! Then there will be edit rounds after that, until it's polished to near perfection! The grammar will be great, the story and plot will make sense and move smoothly, the characters develop well, and it all make sense. Mostly, I want to be proud of it. I want to send it to publishers feeling hopeful.

That is my ultimate goal of 2013.

But, I have bills to pay and will need other hobbies. I can't let one thing I love become my entire life. Etsy will help with that. I also got a bow and arrows for my birthday and am very excited to get into that. A healthy new hobbie to try. I also go snow shoes for this winter season, how fun is that?!

I wouldn't call this a resolution. I just have plans and goals for this new year. I had them for this past year as well, things sometimes move more slowly than wanted. It's kind of to be expected too, though.

Since I'm talking about goals for 2013 I might as well point out I hope to lose at least 30 pounds this coming year.

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Ashley