Friday, January 1, 2010

2010...

 

girl

I went to bed early on the last day of 2009 and woke to a new year and a new decade.  How fortunate am I...

I have a clean slate this year to make all things possible, starting today. What I choose to make of this year will be entirely up to me. Some things of course, will be out of my control but how I choose to handle what comes my way is again, entirely up to me.

I will set no goals today in fear of being a failure. However, I will dream and hope those dreams do come true.

I will not grade myself on any of my endeavors. As long as I have at least attempted something, I have succeeded.

I hope this year...2010...brings you much happiness and joy and I am looking forward to sharing the same with you~

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Thank you for all of your comments on my last post.

I am working on a post to show you how to watermark your photos.

It is easy to do but sort of hard for me to explain without "showing" you so I am trying to do my best for you in words.

I hope to post it before I leave for my cruise on the 9th.

I've just really been enjoying my holidays!!!!   :)

33 comments:

vintage girl at heart said...

Cruise?? How did I miss that info..I assume you've booked enough space for all of us to join you??? We could all use a little sunshine and room service right about now!!!:0
I have been using your Photo 101 tips and found that my newer expensive camera does not hold a candle to my older broken one!! wah!!!
~Jodie, I wish you and your Family a very Happy & Blessed New Year!!!

The Victorian Parlor said...

A cruise? Sounds like fun!!! I look forward to the watermark demo as this is something else I would like to learn how to do:). Happy New Year dear friend!

Blessings,

Kim

Tristan Robin said...

a cruise? in the dead of winter? how wonderful!

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Hi Jodie and Happy 2010 to you! I love this post, I personally tend to focus on what didn't get done instead of what did so I really appreciate your view of success here :)

Laura

Geralyn Gray said...

Happy 2010 to you and yours Jodie!!!!!! A cruise for you in the future----yea!!!!!! Enjoy it!!!!!!

Lisa said...

Happy New Year! Enjoy your cruise!
PS Looking for to the tutorial. :)

Sue said...

Happy New Year Sweetie! Enjoy yourself on that cruise!

Hugs,

Sue E.

Anonymous said...

Hey chickadee! 2010 IS going to be the best year! I cant wait to make some new memories this year with you! Thank you for being such a sweet and wonderful friend! Big hugs

toodles-
Sarah

The French Bear said...

Oh Jodie, I just know we are going to have a wonderful 2010, that is after your cruise!!! He he, I do wish you all the best and have a marvellous time!!!!
I look forward to being creative and swapping ideas and making lots of beautiful creations with you!!!!!
Hugs and Happy New Year!!!!
Margaret B

LiLi M. said...

Wishing you and your family all the best for 2010! Starting with that cruise, not bad, not bad at all!

My Grama's Soul said...

I don't know where you are going -- but HAVE A GREAT TIME! Your photo tips are always so helpful. Looking forward to the next one.

Blessings,

Jo

Theresa said...

I love the way you put it... A clean slate and that is exactly what we have! I can't wait to learn about watermarks, always hungry to learn:) Have a blessed day and New Year!

Unknown said...

Happy New Year Jodie!

Just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for becoming a follower of my little blog this year. I really appreciate having you here. AND< I love visiting your blog as well.

Here's to a productive and healthy 2010 for all of us!

Best,

Cori

Kris and Evie said...

Happy New Year to you! A cruise sounds like a wonderful way to ring in a new decade. Blessings, Kris

DeeDee said...

I want to come too....have fun..happy new Year

VS said...

What a lovely post my friend...I love the idea of taking off the stress of failure & being proud for the simple accomplishment of TRYING! I'll join you in that New Years wish. I'm excited about you watermark post...I so enjoyed your last post with the photo tips & wondered "how do you put the watermarks on your photos"...hey I'm not alone! Jodie, have a wonderful, rejuvenating cruise & a fabulously creative & fulfilling 2010!!!
Your vintage friend,
Susie

June said...

Jodie, I know you will succeed at anything you take on this year. You can't help BUT!

CRUISE!!! You didn't tell me we were going on a CRUISE!!! My daughter's are always saying I don't pay attention, but I'm sure I would have heard CRUISE.
Have a wonderful time my friend.
hugs...
Thank you so much for helping with the watermarks...this is so generous of you to do. I really would like to mark my photos so this is so appreciated.
more hugs..

Patti's Artful Design said...

Have a wonderful cruise!
Your comments for the new year are inspiring, Jodie. Thank you for your insight.
And, yes, you must show us all how to watermark our photos! Ha!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

I think of every day as a clean slate, for all that I want to do, and sometimes for what I need to do. I much prefer to spend my time enjoying the day rather than drudging through it. I am glad to hear that you have been enjoying your holiday and taking the time to spend it with dear ones and to do what your heart desires. I hope that you've found time in there to release some creative energy too. A cruise sounds divine! Friends of ours just got back from a 7-day cruise down the Nile. Now my husband thinks that is on our list of things to do (once the kids are older). Blessings to you and yours dear Jode for a most wonderful, happy, loving new year. Tammy

Contessa Kris said...

Happy new Year to you as well. I just love clean slates! Always so much potential there.

A Fanciful Life said...

Happy new year Miss Jodie! Hey, don't rub it in about the valentine fat book just because you are ALMOST done!! :-) I've been working on mine today too... but I"m much more pokier - haha! I just keep moving pieces from here to there and back again until I can find the exact spot I want to place each one. Decisions, decisions! So spill on the cruise... where's the fun spot? Is this from being at the top of Santa's NICE list too - lol!=?! I"ll be thinking of you at the flea market tomorrow (especially as I spy our California prices!). Happy January!
Sharon :-)

Lynnae said...

Happy New Year Jodie! Soak up a piece of sunshine for me.
It's going to be a great year!

zandra said...

Cruise? That's wonderful~(psst, can you smuggle me in your suitcase) ;o) Enjoy!
Hugz, Z

Lee said...

Hi Jodie,
I am coming back when I have more time to read your photography 101 post... Lord knows I need it...
Have a fabulous time... my hubby is looking at me with one eyebrow in the air... gotta go.
Lee

Lisa Cook said...

Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2010. May it be manageable and peaceful.

xo
Lisa

Tara said...

Hi Jodie! I hope you have a terrific weekend, I look forward to your next tutorial!

Linda said...

Dear Jodie,
I LOVE this post - your thinking on the New Year is similar to mine. I also enjoyed the delightful image you included on this - so cute. :)

Hope you have a marvelously-blessed 2010 and that your cruise is a complete delight. :)

Blessings always,
Linda

NicNacManiac said...

WoW Jodie,
I have missed so many fabulous posts.....I am glad that I had the opp today to take a close look at everything you've done lately!! The tour was exquisite, the saints...what can I say!!
I am so reading the Photography 101again...great info and it really shows when I looked at your other posts...I do get lost in your pix..now I know why!! Spectacular!!
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Holiday season with friends and family...we know you so deserve it!
What's this I hear about a cruise....have tons of fun....can't wait to see it captured in your now famous photo style!!
Big New Year's Hugs, may 2010 bring you joy, happiness, good health and tons of love!!
xOxO Nerina

CarLe Etc. said...

Hi Sweetie...Happy New Year to you and yours...enjoy your cruse!!!! Can't wait for your watermark post...you are just the most enjoyable person...
Blessings...
Carolyn

Draffin Bears said...

Happy New Year, sweet Jodie.
Wishing you and your family the very best wishes and may all of your dreams come true, my friend.
Continue to enjoy the holidays, as I have been doing also.
Also your new iphone, they really are the best and you will love it.
I do not know what I would do without mine.

May this be the best year of your life!

Hugs
Carolyn

Marlene said...

Jodie..Best wishes..for a fabulous and creative new year for us!! Thank you for all the inspiration in your Blog and for stopping by on mine!! Marlene xoxo

Hearts Turned said...

Wonderful post, Jodie! Thanks so much for your kind visit--You're always so nice!

Love your goals--or lack of them! I didn't make any "resolutions" this year, either--for the same reasons...and I feel great about that!

I'm excited to see your post on watermarks--always wanted to learn how--thanks in advance! And the photography tips! Loved them! Used some of them this very day on our day trip out to Big Sur--took tons of photos--ALL looking through the view finder--haven't done that forever--and I really liked the results--thanks! Talk to you soon!

Reflections from the Stone Nest said...

Love what you are doing with the valentine books. So sweet. Have a great time on your trip. promise, no fun without you... :)

Blessings
Kitty