End of the year review

Every year, I look back on the goals I accomplished, the joys I've had in life, and the trials. It's empowering to see the successes as well as the obstacles I've overcome, and seeing the joys reminds me that this life is precious! So here we go! 

• Sold an article to Writers Weekly
• Sold two articles to Funds for Writers
• Sold an article to Rooted in Rights
• Finished writing my first full-length young adult novel
• Rewrote two novels extensively
• Submitted an average of three stories/articles per month
• Was a finalist in Pen2Paper's annual contest (still am as of this writing)
• Wrote twelve articles for Vocal.Media, one of which was coverage of a soap opera fan convention
• Finished writing my first full-length young adult paranormal novel
• ​Completed a thirty-day blog challenge
• ​Received another unfortunate health diagnosis (but I'm dealing with it!)
• Renovated my home, adding hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and all new furniture.
• Bought a new car (not brand new but newer)
• Reconnected with a friend I've known for many years
• Made a new friend
• ​Reached a financial goal in savings
• Finished a long, online class that took me six months!
• Enrolled in another class that will help me reach my marketing goals.
• Got active on social media again after letting it slip for several months.
• Continued my goal of writing every day as I have since 2012.
• Went through another hurricane in September which was a Category I. Living here does have it challenges!
• Laughed every day. (That's important!)
• Took five trips, one of which was to Minneapolis to attend a fan convention so I could write about it!