IWSG - January 2017


January is known as the month of new beginnings; new year, new resolutions, a fresh start. This is definitely true for me this year, as I start my new job tomorrow. I'm very excited about it for a multitude of reasons: regular hours, weekends off, no ridiculously early mornings, the actual work should be interesting, and it should give me more time.

What I lacked in my previous job was time to do the things I loved; I didn't get time to cook, I didn't get time to bake, and I certainly didn't get time to blog or write. This new job should change that.

So, this month I'm feeling optimistic. I haven't been around much lately, but that's all going to change! I'll be able to blog a lot more, and get back to the writing that I've been putting off for so long. In short, I'll be able to return to all of the things that I used to love doing, before work took over my life.


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  1. Unknown4 January 2017 at 11:29

    Ya for the new job! I'm very excited for you to be able to do more things you love. Money never trumps happiness. :)

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  2. Annalisa Crawford4 January 2017 at 13:25

    Here's to lots of extra time, I hope you fill it well :-)

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  3. Yolanda Renée4 January 2017 at 14:10

    Congratulations on finding a new job that lets you be you and one you'll enjoy doing. The key to happiness!
    Happy 2017!
    We look forward to your contributions to the WEP!

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  4. Crystal Collier4 January 2017 at 14:10

    Yay for the new job!!! It's so hard to manage life when it feels like you're constantly trying to catch up--on sleep, chores, people... Here's to an epic 2017 filled with cheese!

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  5. Alex J. Cavanaugh4 January 2017 at 16:03

    Work should never rule your life. Glad you are starting anew with something that works better for your schedule.

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  6. L.G. Keltner4 January 2017 at 16:20

    Best of luck with the new job! I hope you enjoy the work and are able to make the most of your free time!

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  7. Susan Gourley/Kelley4 January 2017 at 17:23

    Congrats on the new job. It's great to read an upbeat post today.

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  8. Suzanne Furness4 January 2017 at 17:46

    What a wonderful way to start the New Year, Laura. I hope the new job goes well and here's to getting back to doing the things you love.

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  9. Sheena-kay Graham4 January 2017 at 21:39

    Congrats on the new job Laura and Happy New Year!

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  10. Bish Denham5 January 2017 at 13:53

    Here's to your new job and seeing you around in BloggerWorld more often!

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