Looking back at My First Blog Post

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, I was sitting around the house, tired of the snowy, cold & dark winter days of Chicago.  I had been reading blogs for awhile and dreaming and scheming about being a gypsy. I had been alone in my house for about 15 months at that point and needed to do something.


I started my blog - just typing what I was thinking about.


I called it "TODAY" and named 6 things that I wanted to accomplish. They were: Simplify and organize my life, Make healthy choices, Sell my house, Buy a small motorhome, Spend a few months at the beach, and Produce a steady stream of income.


I worked on all of those things all year long and can say I did it all. Some are a work in progress and will never have an end date.


I bought a small motorhome in April.


The house in sold.


My life has been simplified, I own only what is in the motorhome and a few boxes of things at my daughters house, nothing is in storage.  I want to simplify even more, there are boxes of stuff in the motorhome that need to be sorted and donated, and I have too many clothes with me. 


Simplifying my life doesn't mean doing without - I have computers, a wi-fi hotpsot and an iPhone and whatever else I need to be comfortable. These things are actually making it easier to have less clutter.


I am constantly working on healthy choices and I am happy with the progress I am making.


I am currently living at the beach, on an Island.


For income, I will be workamping in 2012 and I am working on some art projects and websites. 


I want to make another list, but nothing is coming to mind at this time. I am still thinking about "What do I want to do with the rest of my life" and I am enjoying this opportunity to travel.

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We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in Everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. -Marianne Williamson

As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others.

On the left side of the blog is a link to the posts I have written.

Thanks to all of my followers and others that read the blog.

I appreciate all of the comments and enjoy corresponding with other bloggers.

I had a good year (challenging, busy and crazy, but good) and I look forward to many new opportunities.