With 2011 right around the corner, this is the perfect time to recap 2010 and take stock of where you are and document all that happened in your life this year. Was a good year or it was it a challenging year?
A great way to capture the events of the year is by compiling all the special moments in a scrapbook. If you do this every year think about all the important memories you will have documented to remember. If doing a whole book is too much then think about doing a single scrapbook page with all the highlights of the year. There are some great templates out now to help you organize your thoughts and photos. Here’s just a few I’ve found to help you get started:
And if you simply want to remember everything but don’t have the time to create a special layout then make sure to jot down everything. I haven’t scrapped many of the 2010 highlights so I made a list:
- Project Runway Day
- Seeing Victor Garber in the play Present Laughter
- Martha Stewart show taping with Lisa & Toyya
- The View taping with my aunt
- Going to Blog Out Loud event
- BlogHer Christmas Party
- CRAVENYC Buzz Party
- Photo Expo with John
- Paper Show
- Toy Story 3 opening day screening
- Saw The Alarm in concert
- Celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary
- Had a nice visit with my dear friend, Mary Brown
- Visited Rochester twice and went back to Geneseo (college)
- Sean Thomas’ Christening
- Kayley’s 3rd Birthday Yoga Party
- Jackson’s 6th birthday at the Fun Plex
- Kayla’s 4th birthday party
- Brianna and Corinne’s 5th birthday party
- Seeing family from New Mexico
- Thanksgiving in NJ with family
- Christmas with The Sweeneys
- Found out 3 of my dear friends are pregnant
- Kali & Ted’s Baby Shower
- Tammy and Gio’s wedding
- Book club with the girls
- Lisa’s wild birthday night out
- Apple picking with friends
- Pumpkin picking with the Srokas
- Christmas tree shopping with the Srokas
- Working with the fabulous Michelle Ward the When I Grow Up Coach
- New friendship and working relationship with Danielle of Dkol Photography
- New friendship and working relationship with Nailah of Polka Dot Coaching
- Featured on Polka Dot Coaching Rock Star Squad
- Several guest blog posts and special features
- My cousin, Kate getting engaged
- Birthday brunch with my cousin and friend Kelly
- Signed up for 3 pen pals, who are lovely gals – one of them, Whitney is a fabulous pattern designer
- Trying acupuncture and keeping up with my health regimen
- Meeting Monica of Macaroni Kid, Patty of NYC Girl at Heart and Jill of Glamamom
2010 was a year of growth and acceptance for me. This year was all about rediscovering and redefining myself. It took some time to overcome some fears and issues but once I did the rewards were amazing! Putting yourself out there takes courage but when it pays off it’s all worth it. Even though 2010 was mostly a good year there were still sad moments too. I lost 3 very special people that I was blessed to have known. Marlene, Judi and Dixie I hope you rest in peace and you will forever be in my heart and memories.
I’m looking forward to whatever 2011 brings as I’m sure it’s going to be amazing – I just have a feeling! I wish you a wonderful New Year and I hope 2011 is everything you want it to be and more!
As I turn 33 today I want to take a moment to look back and reflection on this year and my life. Last year was one of the most challenging years I’ve ever faced but this year I decided to let things from the past go. Whatever shall be shall be. I live one day at a time these days. I’ve spent the past year rediscovering who I am, what I love and what makes me happy. I’ve put myself out there more with both success and some uneasiness. I’m not as confused or lost as I was a year ago although I still don’t have the answers. I have faith that doing what you love and surrounding yourself with people you love will see you through. I’ve made changes to better my life this year and will continue to make more changes and strides in the upcoming year.
Sending holiday cheer your way!
Smile and get into the holiday spirit!
