Despite some interesting ups and downs, 2010 was a good year to us. We did more than just ‘survive another year’. I feel like we really lived this year. We grabbed every moment and squeezed out every drop.
We had some amazing trips, we reduced our debt, and our families are healthy. What more could we ask for?!?
I’m excited about the coming year. I really think 2011 is going to be big for us.
Shoot. Did I just become an optimist? Please don’t tell anyone.
Tomorrow, we will be celebrating at our annual new year’s party. We invite our families, friends, and neighbors over for a ‘culinary experience’. The food this year? (Vegetarians should stop reading) Roast pig. Everyone chipped in for a whole pig to roast over an open fire. Mix in a salad, some baked beans, and conversations with the folks I love and I’d call it a great day.
Have a GREAT new year!!
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Posted: December 31st, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Wonderful idea to have a gathering on New Year’s Day itself. Wishing you a wonderful 2011.
Posted: December 31st, 2010 at 6:53 pm
That sounds so fun! I wish I were there!
You’ve had a great year, and I hope 2011 is even better. Good for you!
Posted: December 31st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Happy New Year, Beks! Thank you for being a fantastic blogger. You inspire me. And I really had no idea you were a pessimist. I’m a total pessimist, and you seem pretty up-beat to me.
Have a blessed New Year!
Posted: January 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Happy New Year. Do you have any tips on saving money on flights? Our family is planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park this summer— about 4400 from our home. Thanks for you time. Kim
Posted: January 1st, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Happy New Year, Beks. Hope you have a great holiday today. May your 2011 be better even then 2010.
Posted: January 2nd, 2011 at 1:12 am
It was a great party even for a vegetarian like me : ) Thank you!!!
Posted: January 3rd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
glad to hear that 2010 worked out for you. It was certainly a landmark year for me as well. Here’s hoping that 2011 brings financial stability a few steps closer for all of us.
Posted: January 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Happy New Year Beks.
I’m glad 2010 was a good year for you.
I know already that 2011 is going to bring big changes for me. Hopefully they’ll all be good ones. Whatever happens I know that my life is going to be different this coming year.
Here’s wishing that everyone’s life is a bit better in 2011 than it was in 2010!
Posted: January 3rd, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Thank you to all!
Claire – I’m a HORRIBLE pessimist, but I work very hard to hide it here.
Kim – I’ll address that in tomorrows blog.