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Celebrate the Small Things and Insecure Writers Group

Hey you beautiful guys and dolls! I'm sorry I disappeared for a while. It seems like life gets busy and things go crazy. But I am so super happy to get 2014 moving in the right direction!

I've missed several Celebrations and 3 Insecure Writers. I won't lie, people. I went through a slow time and without going into detail, I let life's disappointments get the better of me. It's okay to step back and regroup, though. There comes a time in everyone's life when a break is all that is needed to refuel and rekindle. So in celebration of the fire burning in my heart, for the first time in many months,

I'm celebrating:

1. A new attitude.
2. A new WIP.
3. A new year.
4. A date with my husband tonight.

I have such a positive feeling about this year. I hope I can keep this smile even when life dishes lemons. That's my new year resolution. And #2 on my resolution list is to HELP others more.

What about you, did you make any resolutions?
Are you celebrating something small? Huge? Just plain old happiness?
Tell me about it!!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Glad things are looking up for you!

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 10, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I'm sorry, Ink! Thinking of you and hope things are better this year.

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    1. Ink in the BookJanuary 10, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      Thank you Alex. You always have kind words for me.

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  3. SK AnthonyJanuary 10, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Have a wonderful time with hubby tonight!
    Sorry things got tough, but glad you got some time to step away and regroup. Let's definitely make 2014 count. Hugs ;)

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    1. Ink in the BookJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:48 PM

      Thank you for the hugs! I'm so thankful for friends like you!

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  4. VikLitJanuary 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    We all let things get to us sometimes, we're only human. I am glad you feel positive for the new year though. If you ever need to talk just send me an email!

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  5. MorganJanuary 12, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    I'm with you, Ink! I truly believe this year will be better. A better year for us both!!!!! :)

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  6. Mel Kinnel (@TizMellyMel)January 14, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    Cheers to a new year! I can only hope 2014 will be much better than 2013.

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  7. Sandra CoxJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Congrats on the new WIP. You're right, at one time or another we have to step back and regroup.

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  8. cleemckenzieJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Thumbs up on that new attitude! And that new ms.

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