By zestybuzz 
And right here we are- my last weblog put up of 2024! As this yr begins to wrap up and I discover myself wanting ahead to household time and a few relaxation, I’m additionally pondering of you. I’m humbled by what number of of you’ve got been studying right here for years upon years.
I began this weblog in 2010 and someway I’m nonetheless right here writing virtually 15 years later. A few of you’ve got identified me longer than a lot of my in-person buddies and have continued to assist and look after my household by ups, downs, and life adjustments. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in right now’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how treasured your time is and the truth that you continue to swing by and spend time with me means a lot.
Have you ever been busy this week? We’ve been tying up unfastened ends round right here as we put together for household to reach right now. The women helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair instances. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I believe we’re as prepared as we’re going to be. C’mon Christmas, we’re excited for you!
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Final evening David and I sneaked in a date evening. We’ve carried out this for a couple of years and once we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to talk and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This yr we went to Topsoil, a farm to fork restaurant in Vacationers Relaxation that I’ve heard good issues about, and it blew us away! It had scrumptious craft cocktails and artistic mini plates with most elements being sourced from native farms. I would like to return when there’s higher pure gentle to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines by his dishes. Extremely advocate.
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As we settle into this time of yr of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally pondering loads about this area going into the brand new yr. 2024 was a giant yr for transitions, many who I needed to maintain below wraps as we found out issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and so forth. I’m now, for the primary time in a yr, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
That is opening up psychological area for issues like planning and I’ve quite a lot of aspirations and hopes for 2025, a lot of them centered in my dwelling. I wish to make this home a comfortable dwelling. I wish to begin my backyard. I wish to get chickens. I wish to be a completely current spouse and mother. I wish to attain for brand new well being objectives. I wish to use my huge digital camera extra and write extra. I wish to check the waters and see if old skool running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in right now’s world of immediate social sharing. I’ll be noodling that over extra within the subsequent couple weeks.
However for now, I’m wishing you peace and pleasure. I hope this subsequent week or two is full of folks you like, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly a couple of nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for an exquisite 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new yr! Merry Christmas