Year End Analysis

2018 is a whisper in the wind and I have to say, I'm glad. For me, it wasn't the best year. Maybe not my worst year, but certainly, not in the top ten.

My word last year was actually a phrase, "Make it Happen". 

I have to admit that I didn't make a lot happen. Like a new year resolution, I find that picking a word ends within a few weeks. Sometimes, I remember randomly through the year, but not enough to "make it happen". That doesn't mean I won't be picking a word this year, though. I hear practice makes perfect.

Last year, I set a goal to read 50 books. I'm pleased to say that I surpassed that goal and read 65. The last book I read was one of my favorites for the year. It was Reese Witherspoon's book pick for December, and I have to say, she has good taste.

 On Christmas Eve, my brother-in-law passed out scratch tickets and I won $50. And then a week later I received a Christmas card from author Sophie Kinsella. Each year, Sophie holds a drawing in which she sends 100 cards out to her fans. I've entered the last couple of years, so when that green envelope showed up, I was thrilled. 
 
I have hope for 2019.

My word for the year is Proactivate. 

I realize it's not really a word. But, I wanted to infuse "proactive" with a little wonder twin power. I think the word could become a mantra of sorts. At least for the rest of this week.

Seeing as I'm a master procrastinator, maybe I can take all that energy I spend avoiding things and turn it around.  2019 will tell.

As for my reading goal, I'm going with 60. And I'm doing Roni Loren's Read Wide challenge. https://roniloren.com/blog/2018/12/18/the-read-wide-challenge-2019 

I like the idea of getting to color a grid, although I think I'll add the title of the books in my grid as well. And I modified my chart to match my reading tastes and goals.

So, with this, I say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019 in which I've already read my first book of the year, The Au Pair by Emma Rous.  

Happy New Year! May 2019 bring us all serenity, joy, and moments of perfection.