I am not one for making resolutions, I am a a fickle beast at heart. There’s something of the inner rebel in me when someone anyone – including myself, tell’s me I have to do something. Smash the system and all that jazz. Righy ho that is me officially exonerated from any Resolution Linkys… I do however have a great respect for those who do make resolutions and stick with them. Come to think of it even if you make a resolution and don’t stick to it at least you are starting of the New Year with a positive frame of mind – and that cannot be a bad thing.
Towards the end of 2012 it had begun to feel like a number of sad things that were happening to blogging people who I knew, were joining together like magnetic misery forming a cloud of despondency. But now, a New Year, a new start and a chance to look forward positively.And the happy rays of 2013 are shining through….
There’s news that Jennifer from Mum of One is expecting her second child – much love and joy to her family.
My sister-in-law- was proposed to and happily accepted last night *sigh oh to be in love* – congrats Eva and Dan x
Happy 8 year wedding anniversary to Paul ( I’m Well Confused me) and his wife and an extra hi-5 for the wonderful news that he now doesn’t need spinal surgery *phew*.
Maggy from Red Ted Art has been sneaking around a photo of her new book cover – yes the craftiest woman in Britain has only gone and written a kids craft book (you can see a sneak peek here!)!
I am involved in something top secret and I think utterly fantastic with two other bloggers that will be kicking off early February that, if I told you, I would have to kill you. No seriously I would kill you. But watch this space *points to this space*
And the New Year brings new blogs… first one I have seen is The Healer from Older Single Mum.
Now all I have to do is pretend that I have forgotten that I have vowed to start the 30 Day Shred thingy with Papasaurus tonight… *looks for a corner to hide in*
So… good news – do you have any to share?
I'm Annie and I live in the depths of the New Forest. Mother to many, wife to one, blogger, creative type, lover of real books and a bit of a lush.
Good news? Yes. I know what that secret thing is. Do you still have to kill me?
Here’s to 2013.
Hmmm no. But for obvious reasons. I feel we should start whooping up a storm soon…
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Your coming year sounds wonderful, sadly I have nothing to share, I am just hoping for a good year for my family. Happy New Year Mammasaurus!
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And Happy New Year to you too! Muchos love – if I start on your Xmas card now it may be ready for December
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
I feel the same about resolutions, but DO feel fresh-start-ish today. My good news is that this year I’m doing a book with my Mum, which is long-overdue and very happy-making for us both. I shall be all agog to hear more about yours!
Happy New Year to us all XX
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A BOOK WITH YOUR MUM! That is THE BEST news ever! Oh my! Clara – how super x
I love a secret…I’ll keep it I promise *tugging at your sleeve*. No….OK then, I’ll have to wait then. No good news to share here as such but no bad either. Happy New year. x
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I solemnly promise that you’ll be the first person I blab to x Happy New Year to you too x
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Awe Happy New Year to you too!! And hooray for focusing on POSITIVE things!!! What good things in the offing! Thanks for sharing the news about my book too! Hooray indeed.
Maggy xxxx
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Huzzah! I raise a gin to that – and if you aren’t on the telly by 2014 I’ll eat my bobble hat. Of course if you ever need a debonair assistant to pass you your pom poms just say the word
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
They say that that you start the year the way you plan to continue so glad that it’s a happy one for you!
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It does feel such a time for optimism and a chirpy spring in ones step doesn’t it? Soon there will be daffodils and then I’ll be super happy!
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Happy New Year to you too. Thank you so much for sharing good news and for the mention of my new blog. I have no doubt that 2013 is going to be nothing less than Fab. U. Lous for Blogging. Mwah to us all, yes, even myself. You’ve put me in that kind of mood!
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Must be all your positive energy rubbing off on me! Loving the new blog by the way, I find it very calming x
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It’s my 10th Wedding anniversary this year <3
My boy does his GCSEs (his mocks were fab)
And my nephew is having twins
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Wowsers a triple whammy of good news! Looks like 2013 is shaping up to be a pretty awesome year!
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Yes indeed
Hope you have a good un
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I’m with you on the resolutions – I like thinking and planning, but not so much the turning myself upsidedown in an attempt to be better somehow, more focused on making the most of the me I already am. But my happy news is that I made my first ever ebook (more of an e-pamphlet really) and people actually like it! It’s a very wonderful feeling. And ooh Red Ted Art’s new craft book looks amazing. Happy new year x
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Happy New Year to you too – and congrats on the e-booky thingy! Happy dances all round!
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Intrigued but don’t want to be killed so patiently waiting haha!
So glad I came across you recently, you always manage to make me smile, Happy New Year lovely, hope it’s a good un xx
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A wise choice and these hands are mini-karate-chopping-machines so the patient waiting is a good thing
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Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Oh bless you. Happy new year my lovely. You will have to help me catch up with my wine quaffing post July
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Indeed we will! And much baby toe squidging too! Congratulations again x
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
What a lovely post! Like you I am completely resolution averse but I am starting a new job next week so that will hopefully be positive (after I’ve recovered from the shock after eight years at home!). Happy New Year to you xx
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Ooo a big change for you then – the start of an exciting new chapter in your life I am sure! All the best Nikki x
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Happy new year to you and yours, a lovely post, I don’t do resolutions either but I have a to do list and if I get half I will be happy….no1 is a definite or I will cry
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I guarantee you’ll get number 1 on your list!
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Happy new year. Sounds like exciting things are afoot! I will watch that space with great anticipation! x
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…aaaaand watches that space!… happy New year! I have just done the whole ‘ stay in off the booze for a while’…already doubting myself! any god news?! my sis and I are about to start planning her wedding!!! yay!
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I did think about cutting back in the gin and then I soon saw the light. the light of sense
Ooo when’s the wedding?
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
end of June! Argh!
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Happy 2013!
This sounds a little serious, but (as a volunteer for Brain Tumour UK), I am getting excited about starting a new Leadership Programme that will help me speak to Brain Tumour patients and feed back their issues to the hospitals where they have been treated.
Love the photo at the top by the way…
Wishing you all the best in your upcoming, new, secret venture!
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Wow what a rewarding and important new Programme to be starting – you’ll be making a big difference to a lot of people in 2013 – I’ll drink to that! *raises cup of tea* x
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What a great, positive start to 2013
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As for me, my little girl will start ‘big’ school this year and my youngest will begin pre-school – eek! The good thing is that my husband has spoken about me taking a month or so off from work so I can spend as much time as possible with them before they start and then help them to settle into their new routine. Apart from that, I’m going to be focusing on my blog, sorting out my flexible working arrangements at work, looking into consultancy opportunities (finally!) and growing my Working Parents United website. I’m going to be busy – that’s the hope anyway!
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Busy busy busy is a good thing when it comes to blogging I think – you certainly tend to get out what you put in
Your husband’s being very supportive from the sounds of it which is lovely !
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Happy New Year! I too have promised to do the 30 day shred with my husband. What was I thinking?! Xx
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We did the first session yesterday and I must admit I do have a few achey bits today! It was fun though – especially seeing Papasaurus doing star jumps
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Well I’ve managed a day without wine, if that counts…
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Baby steps oh hairy one …. baby steps
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And I hope this year is another fabulous one for you Annie! XXX
If it’s not I’ll be taking the year back for a refund! xxx A Happy New Year to you my dear x
Mammasaurus recently posted..The happy rays of 2013 are shining through already…
Flippin’ fabulous! So nice to read of nice positive things in the post Xmas slump. Happy 2013 gorgeous
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Happy New Year!
I’m turning 30 this year. I am actually really excited to be a proper grown up and have a bash planned. Can’t wait!
ooh my post diappered? Anyways happy new year Annie…and fab news here too I have a new little book out on kindle next week!
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Being resolute is something anyone can learn, believe me, I’m most resolute person I know but few years ago it wasn’t that way
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