Don’t look now, but the end of 2017 is right around the corner.  I’m talking just hours away by now.   I, for one, am glad to see it go.  I’m already preparing for 2018 with a phrase of the year.

2017 had a list of firsts for me (like starting this blog!).  There were lots of happy moments.  And quite a few of trying times, too.

Maybe I’m too much of an optimistic, but every New Year I get just a little extra hopeful about the possibilities the New Year will bring.

It’s new.  It’s exciting.  And it’s the perfect opportunity to make plans and dream a little.  Amiright?

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