Our friend from Hawaii, Mark Koopmans created a bloghop that is perfect for this time of year. All that’s required is to take a moment and about 100 words. Share a prayer, a thought, a memory, a hope and even a regret about the past and/or a wish for the future. Click on the badge for more information and to check out some of the other states represented.
I have had an inspiring year since being back in the states. Even though I lived in an challenging, but exciting foreign country for five years, it pales in comparison to all that I have experiences in the last year being back home. I’ve reconnected with my family and friends and made some new one. I have seen president’s sworn in and legendary leaders put to rest. I watched some of my favorite famous people having the most creative (Beyonce’s unannounced album release), record breaking (Peyton Manning) and genuine and sincere(Jay Z in concert) year of their lives. I’ve discovered the kind of books I want to write and what I hope to accomplish with my writing. I’ve read 50 books (The Great Gatsby was my favorite) and saw 43 movies (I can’t decide between Star Trek Into Darkness or Iron Man 3). Most important, I’ve started to live my life the way I want to live it. In one sentence, “I’m feeling blessed.” I can’t wait to see what life has in store for me in 2014.
I’ll be taking the rest of the year off, but wanted to wish everyone a blessed holiday and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 
Welcome back to the States! Glad the year has been such a triumphant joy for you, Sydney.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks Alex. Merry Christmas.
Awesome Sydney! Love to hear about your life abroad and hoops you’ll share more on that. Here’s wishing you a successful and creative 2014! ((Hugs))
Thanks PK. Funny you should mention my abroad stories. haha.
Enjoy your Texas holiday. Glad your in the states to enjoy it.
Hi Miranda. Me, too. Looking forward to an actual cold Texas holiday.
Wow! You’ve done a lot. Merry Christmas and may 2014 be a fabulous blessing to you.
For you, too, Bish.
Sounds like you’ve had a blessed year for sure. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Elsie. Merry Christmas to you.
Hi, Sydney! I hope 2014 is an awesome year for you. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Susanne. I am excited about 2014.
Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas, Sydney!
Writer In Transit
Thanks Michelle. You, too.
Enjoy your days off.
Happy Holidays to you too! It was a lovely post.
Hi Sydney, hope 2014 continues in the same vein as 2013 🙂 Slowly bloghopping through the linkylist!
Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
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Hi Sydney … glad you’ve enjoyed living abroad and experiencing new peoples and new countries … it sounds as though 2013 has been kind to you – and long may that last .. happy 2014 – and all the best for all peoples … Hilary
May your 2014 be even more blessed!
A great way to begin the new year — conscious of all that the past year has given. May your 2014 unfold just as you wish!
Blessed.holidays to you!