Hello Gentle Reader,

Hope your holiday season was a grand one (or GRANDE if you hang out at Starbucks as much as I do!)

Here we are, just 3 sleeps away from the New Year. All that potential just 72 hours away!!!!!!!! Can ya stand it?!! *giggles*

This is a great time to head over to your local dollar store (or stationery shop if you want something fancy - who doesn't like fancy?!) and pick up a notebook to write in your goals and dreams for 2011. I bought one yesterday at my local Dollarama. Small turquoise one with a suede-like cover and 200 lined pages.  I'm good to go!!

You know, I am not a fan of New Year's Resolutions. What a way to end your year saying all the things you feel are wrong with you.  I would RATHER you write in your notebook about all the things that are FABULOUS about you AND the dreams you want to fulfill over the next 12 months.  To me, that is far more positive and happy.  I think you are amazing just as you are NOW. Right now. *holds up mirror to monitor* See? The monkey speaks the truth!

Next year marks my 50th year on this planet (wha? you thought I was FROM here? HAHAHA!) so I have lots of big goals on my "Ta-Da" list (glitters more than a "to-do" zzz list dontcha think?).

Some art exhibits in the city, trips to visit pals in the US, and more commissioned works.  Plus self-publishing a couple of photobooks. I like keeping busy!!!

What are your big dreams for 2011?  You know I want to know!

Linda