2009

I decided not to do a review of last year because as far as I'm concerned I've put a big lid on 2008, sealed it up tight and hidden it away in the vault only to be taken out when I can say 'Gosh, remember when I used to think things were bad in 2008? I didn't know how lucky I was!'

With that in mind, I am looking ahead to the bright shiny New Year. I have already started the year with my micro tale 'The Vilage Shop' appearing in Necrotic Tissue and I can look forward to another micro appearing in 52 Stitches in the summer, which is two publications greater than I have EVER started a year with and is unbelievably awesome. I also have a writing retreat to look forward to later on in the year, and a niece and nephew on the way, so things are looking good already.

I don't want to make resolutions because they are too vague and ephemeral to keep to. Instead I'm going to set myself goals for each month.

My goals for January are very writing orientated:-

Get my story submissions up to 30 (currently at 17)

Finish Miranda's Maze

Write an outline for a fantasy novel

Read up to ten books or magazines

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best for 2008. May it be filled with magic, achieved goals, good friends, love, laughter, fun, swelling financial status, honourable mentions, kindness, overcome fears, new friends, old friends, families, pets, first places, exciting new paths and everything else that you could ever wish for.

(I wanted to upload an exciting New Year animation, but for some reason I can't upload video to blogger, I just keep on getting error messages.)

Happy Chinese New Year

2007 is the year of the pig. Pigs are honest, reliable and extremely loyal. They are quick-tempered, but they don't like to argue. They are kind to those they love and make a good companion. They like to set themselves goals and carry them out, but they can be too impulsive sometimes. Pigs will get along with Rabbits and Goats.