December 30, 2011

and it's a WRAP...

My 111th post is my last post for 2011.  Who KNEW I could talk that much or take so many photos?  My family can stop laughing now!  What a year it has been.  I tentatively dipped my toe into blogging and didn't even tell my Better Half, Things or friends initially.  And then the self-doubt crept in and I was sure no one would be interested in anything I had to say or shoot.  So I BEGGED a few of my friends, and threatened my family to follow my blog....just so I didn't feel like I was the uncool kid back in junior high sitting at a lunch table by herself.

And now on the cusp of 2012 I have 72 new cyber friends.  ACTUALLY, 71.   Shhhhh...I'm following myself.   THAT'S embarrassing.   And Thing #3 thinks I follow HER around too much, HA!




"Auld Lang Syne"


As one's sense of personal style evolves and morphs thru the years (thank God I morphed right out of those shoulder pads and permed hair!), so too has this blog in only a mere 6 months.  I started off with the intent to focus mainly on photographs so I would feel a sense of accountability to pursue my photography.  But I soon realized that I had forgotten how much I enjoy writing too.  And the shift began to accommodate both. Makes me excited to see where this blog will take me in 2012.  If it could take me to Italy I'd be REALLY excited (wink, wink Better Half).

As I take down my Christmas decor, and mourn the loss of my bokeh paradise, I wish you all a very happy and SAFE New Year's!  Looking forward to seeing where 2012 takes us all (Italy puhLEEEEZE?!?)


Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012,


--Kathy






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28 comments:

  1. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyDecember 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    You're too funny. I have enjoyed your blog and hope you continue into the new year. I keep trying to morph out of where I am to another place ... no luck. Hope you have a wonderful 2012.

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  2. AdrienneDecember 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    So glad to have found you! The photo is so pretty...and my blog is/has morphed too as I've reawakened a love for writing. You capture how I feel about having dipped my toes into the blogosphere too this year! Happy New Year!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I loved reading and viewing your blog this year, I can't wait for next year. Happy New Year!

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  4. she dreams big!December 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    You planned that 2011/111 post thing all along didn't you! Clever you!

    You have morphed your photography into beautiful and creative photos! I'll be following along on the 2012 journey! And if you find yourself in Italy, I will expect a postcard.

    Happy New Year!

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  5. Kim StevensDecember 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Yes, sometimes doing something without a lot of thought to it is a good thing. If I had thought twice I would have talked myself a million reasons why not to have "dipped"! lol But I'm so glad you did because you are my favorite read of everyday!

    See you next year my friend!! HA, I love saying that!!

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  6. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    You are one of my fav blogs! you are a fantastic photographer, and witty to boot! You make me laugh and I love that!

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  7. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Good news: I posted about you on my fb page, Bad news: not too many people follow me on fb(yet) :)

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  8. Teresa ODecember 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I discovered your blog through Kim Klassen,however late in the year it was. You're a fun blogger to follow. Good luck in the coming year!

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  9. Gina KleinworthDecember 30, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    It's so exciting to see how far we travel in our daily journeys when we take the time to look back. I think it's so cool that your last post is #111 for 2011. :) Can't wait to see how we all grow together in 2012

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  10. Serendipity is SweetDecember 30, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I have really enjoyed visiting your blog, drooling over your photos and laughing along with your wit :)

    And I too will morn the loss of the holiday bokeh!

    Here's to a wonderful 2012 ;)

    Happy New Year!!

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  11. Simon December 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hey Friend....so glad we've "found" each other's blogs. Congrats on morphing out of big hair and into pics and prose. Sometimes I forget how much I love to combine the two and just ramble away. Happy New Year and catch you in 2012.

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  12. SaunDecember 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Yes it is physically possible to follow yourself somehow I followed myself. But I finally figured out how to remove myself lol. Great photo Happy New Year!!!!

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  13. Nadege,December 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Everyday I look forwards to reading your blog and looking at your wonderful...your are amazing, I wish I could put words together like you do. I'll see you in 2012.

    I wish you the very best for the New Year.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Love your blog soooooo much! Your images are beautiful and your sense of humor is fabulous! I'm so glad I found your blog! Happy New Year! And, by the way, I am the #1 fan of "A Christmas Story"....and here I thought I was weird. LOL!

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  15. AngieDecember 31, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Oh I hear you, I hear you, I hear you! As I will also be mourning the loss of my bokeh tomorrow when I take down our tree and put all the beautiful little sparkly things on it back into their rightful boxes marked "X-Mas" until next year. But what a good feeling to have it all done before the new year !!!

    Beautiful photograph, by the way. And while I've only just met you, so cannot attest to how much and or how well you've morphed over the past six months, I can say this much, your photographs and writing are really really wonderful. I have laughed out loud while reading your blog several times and have so enjoyed your photographs too. You are really talented and I cannot wait to see you come up with next year! :)

    (I hope it has something to do with Italy while VISITING there!)

    Happy New Year to you and yours! xo

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  17. BarbaraDecember 31, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    So glad we managed to 'meet' in blogland this year Kathy - you've made me smile a lot and your images are always wonderful. Happy 2012 to you and yours (things included) :O) xx

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  18. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Happy New Year to you too Kathy. Lovely post and I'm glad we met each other!

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  19. NancyDecember 31, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I'll be happy just to make it over the river to Iowa next year. :)

    Has been great to get to know you Kathy. You are a talented photographer and writer and I look forward to continuing our connection in 2012.

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  20. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I LOVE coming here Kathy, you are funny, witty and take really fun photos. I have a blogger sis who follows herself too. I about fell over laughing...actually it was a Depends moment when she actually blogged about it...i'm telling you this so you don't feel alone! I wish you and your family a very Italian New Yew!!!
    I'm glad we "met"
    Kelly

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  21. FYHDecember 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I really love your photos...

    Happy new year!

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  22. DeannaDecember 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Well, giggle, giggle giggle is what I usually do whenever I visit. And visiting I do regularly, you are on my "everyday" reading list and you never disappoint. I am really happy (doing the happy dance) that we "met". Wonderful blessings and happy times for you and yours in 2012.

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  23. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I would join you at the lunch table any day!!!!!! You inspire me and can't wait to watch you grow in 2012. Happy New Year's to you my friend!!!!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    So glad you started your blog. I really enjoy it - both your photos and your writing. Your photos are gorgeous and your writing always brings a smile. Keep it up in 2012! Happy New Year:)

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  25. Kathy LDecember 31, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    oops. that anonymous was me!

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  26. BrookeDecember 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Well I, for one, am so glad you jumped into the blogging world. I love visiting here! I always leave with a smile ;D Keep it up in 2012!

    PS - I keep a strand of lights handy, just for quick fixes!

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  27. LeAnneJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Happy new year! It was great to meet you here in the blogosphere and I can't wait to see what 2012 brings!

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  28. LeAnneJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Hey girl, you won! Congrats on being this week's Shoot. Edit. Submit. WINNER!! You go! This was truly a winning image. :)

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