So we got back from the ranch yesterday. I did have a splitting headache, but I am a mom, so I pushed on through the day. I took down the tree and stockings and put away the ornaments. I stashed them out in the garage, but haven’t made it to putting them in the attic yet. I didn’t even get that accomplished last year either.

I spent today cleaning out my RSS feed. Any blogs that didn’t have anything posted in the last year were definitely booted. All of the others I reviewed and kept if I read them or they held my interest.

I know this is a time of resolutions. Hubster is resolving to stop his yucky tobacco habit that he’s had since he was around 15. So if any of you come in contact with him and he seems a little testy, let this be your word of warning. What have I resolved? Well I’m not that into resolutions because I never really adhere to them. I know I should set goals. So, if I was the goal setting type, what would I do? Hmmmm…I think I’d like to do more with my photography business. Eventually, I would like to clean up a space in the garage for a little makeshift studio. But I’ve been telling myself I wanted to do that since we moved in, and my garage is still a tangled mess of tools, books, old toys, and boxes full of the unknown. I’d also like to get some more programs up and off the ground. I’d like to see my senior business grow because I love to shoot seniors. I’d also like to look into working with some hair and makeup artists for some sessions for men and women who are going through changes or need self esteem boosts. So, if you know of any hair or makeup artists who would trade work for building their portfolio, have them contact me.

I’d also like to work on getting more crafty with soaps or fascinators or something. Find my niche you know. Out at the ranch, I saw the in-laws working on their passions, and now have an inkling to find mine. I can’t sew, but I can knit and crochet. I can also learn to do stuff, so I can teach myself whatever I want to learn.

I also like tossing ideas around with other people, either about their businesses, their websites, their marketing, or just their dreams. It’s always good to get perspective from someone else. Maybe I should look into consulting? Does anybody need a consultant? If you just want to toss around ideas, let me know and we’ll meet for coffee or something.

I thought about doing what Ali Edwards does each year. One Word. She chooses one word and that becomes her focus on everything. I think my word would be Discovery. My year would be discovering about myself both at my job and my personal life. Obviously what I’ve already mentioned about my business and my hobbies. At work, I would like to finally define my path. Find a career goal and begin heading in that direction. I want to work on discovering new connections and networking. If you want to be one of those connections, let me know!

What would your word be?

Oh…and as I do every year, I would like to blog more. Guess you’ll just have to stay tuned to see if that happens.