The Year in Pictures

Hello friends, The year 2014 was the first year I did not post my annual goals on line. I wanted to try something different. I did have goals for the year but only posted theme or guiding words for the year. My words were "simplify" and "streamline". I tried to apply these words to all aspects of my life. I think I was fairly successful in most but not all areas. I focussed in on getting rid of stuff in my home (papers, clothes, excess craft & kitchen items), taking stock of the budget (which I do every year) and organizing myself a little better financially and clothing-wise, nurturing a few key relationships, working on my health and my spiritual life. I managed to find a new and wonderful church family. My health is one area where I had a lot more downs than I wanted but all in all there were a few baby steps forward. I'm grateful for that. This year I did a lot more reading than I intended to. Reading took up the space that crafting might ordina