Happy New Year Friends! I have been gone from the blog world for like two weeks, so I have a lot of catching up to do! I cannot wait to hear how everyone celebrated their holidays and what WIPs you are doing!
My 2017 went pretty well, overall, a lot better than 2016. A big part of my good year was the friends I have made online. Participating in groups like the Fantastic Bake Along, expanded the breath of this blog and taught me some new skills! I have also enjoyed seeing and reading about the sewing and cross stitching projects so many of you make. And the food bloggers and book bloggers are my own indulgence reads, and I didn’t even mention my crochet friends! Overall, I feel like the community I have cultivated from this blog is great and I cannot wait to see what you get into for 2018.
Here’s a quick montage of my most popular posts from 2017.
My 2017 ended with a whole lot of yes’s. I took a job through our recreation department and have begun teaching classes that I didn’t know I had skills for. Currently I am teaching a toddler play group, usually themed and has a story time and art time. Then, I was asked to take over two yoga classes. Um…okay. In another life, I was a personal trainer, and had some yoga instruction, but this was seven years ago and I never taught a yoga class. Still, getting paid for working out? I am not going to say no to that! So far, so good, no complaints and a lot of compliments.
There are more classes to come in 2018, crochet classes, book clubs, and art classes are being added to the current list. Keep your fingers crossed I have a big enough attendance because I am really ready to get busy (especially the crochet classes).
So, can you tell the direction this blog is going? I am hoping to do some stitch instruction as well as write more patterns for you! In between crochet, I hope to sprinkle in a few other posts to go along with my classes, maybe a book review here or there.
I’m excited to be back and to see how everyone else is doing in the new year. Hope you all stayed safe and healthy over the holidays and are ready to kick 2018 in the butt!
Happy Crocheting!
Happy new year! 2018 looks pretty interesting for you 😀 I hope you have a good one. My first crochet thing is to finish a blanket but i have lots of reading, writing and dieting to crack on with URGH no more pizza 😦
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No more pizza! Good for you! If I only had pizza once a min I’d lose weight, we live on it! Let’s cheer each other on for a successful year!
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Happy New Year Brenna! It sounds like your new job will keep you the right kind of busy, hurrah!
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Thanks Kathy! I’m looking forward to my new adventure! Happy New Year to you!
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Happy New Year to you too! Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! I too took a break….feeling refreshed and ready for another year of blogging!
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Sometimes a break is the best medicine 😊. Happy New Year!
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absolutely! 🙂
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Happy new year! What a busy bee you are and still find time to blog ❤
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Happy New Year to you! Blogging and crocheting are my peace.😊
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Oh wow! I love how you’re teaching all these new things. Isn’t it wonderful how things work out sometimes? I’m glad you’re meeting the challenges head on. Many people would have shied away from thinking they didn’t have the experience. Sounds like a great beginning to a new year!
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Thanks Yolanda! It’s been fun to throw myself into new challenges. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year! That’s great that your year end with yes’s:)
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I hope I can carry it into 2018😊. Happy New Year!
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It sounds as though 2018 will be a busy and fulfilling year for you Brenna. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us via your blog. Good luck with all of your teaching endeavors. Happy New Year! 🎉📚🥂
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Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
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Sounds like 2018 will be busy but fun!
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Yes! I hope so!
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Your work is so beautiful! Happy New Year!
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Thank you 😊 Happy New Year to you!
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Happy New Year, Brenna 😍 Congratulations on the new job! It sounds like it’ll be a blast. 😃 You get to do what you love, so it won’t even feel like going to work 😁
Your blogging plans sound fabulous – I’m looking forward to reading, and to continue our (virtual) friendship 😊 xo
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Thanks Tina! I’m looking forward to another good year of “virtual” friendships too! Happy New Year!
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A late…but wishing you a very happy New Year Brenna!!!
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Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
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