Well, what a year 2015 turned out to be for me. It has certainly been a time of change and trying new challenges. I left my job at the hospital after five and a half years and found a new job working out in the community, visiting people in their homes.
I also took part in the NaNoWriMo in November and completed my very first novel. Well, it is not exactly complete as there is still lots more editing left to do! As yet, I am not sure how far I am going to go with it, but it would be a dream fulfilled to get it published, (should it be worthy of course).
The one thing that has been consistent throughout all the ups and downs of this year has been my blog and you, my wonderful blogging friends.You have been there to offer comfort, encouragement, advice, and support. I have laughed, cried and learned lots from your various posts as well. You never cease to amaze and surprise me. The way we all pull together at times is something I am extremely proud of. No matter what time of day or night, I know there is always someone here I can talk to, and interact with, regardless of subject matter.
I have not set that many goals for 2016, but for those of you that have, I wish you every success in achieving them. I wish every one of you health, love and happiness in 2016 and I am looking forward to continuing to share your journeys, as you share mine!
Cheers! 🍷🍷🍷🎇🎇
Yay, Judy!!! Ready to go 2016! Thank you for such a heartfelt post. It was so much fun walking with you more than half of the year side by side through this blog journey. You are a such a lovely and authentic person. That is for sure the reason we all love you so much. Cheers to you, sis and a Happy New Year 🍸😘💖
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I am so glad that we came across each other and I am looking forward to 2016, with lots of music, inspiration and wisdom from you dear Erika xxx
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We are going to have a lot of fun again. I love how we enjoy what we both share! Happy New Year, dear Sis! 😘
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We always have fun with our little Blogily. Happy New Year! xx
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We truly do have, Sis! Happy 2016 to continue the fun!!! 😃
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Cheers, and a Happy New Year to you too!
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Thanks Al x
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Happy new year dear dear Judy! 💝😊
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And to you Ritu xxx
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You are an incredible wordsmith. I have roared with laughter, cried,despaired,remembered but most of all am very proud of what you do. Never give it up. Happy New Year. 2016 is for you.
Love always Caz xx
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Thanks so much for commenting Caz. It helps that I have had so much support from you and Terry as well. Thanks for being the first one to read my blog, and in fact for suggesting it in the first place!
Let’s hope 2016 is a good year fro us all.
Lots of love xxxxx
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Happy New Year, Judy!! I wish you a happy, healthy, exciting 2016! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.
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Happy New Year to you too Nancy. I hope 2016 is good to you 🙂
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💖 All the best to you, Judy, for a wonderful 2016. Carry on….☺☺☺
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Thanks Van, and to you too xxx
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See you in 2016 at the Bloggers’ Bash, Judy.
Happy New Year! ✨🍾
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Looking forward to it Hugh. Happy New Year x
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I rather like the idea of not setting goals for 2016- in fact, I refuse to do it as I just posted about tonight. I agree with you, Judy, the support here in this community is second-to-none. Wishing you so much peace & happiness in the new year and beyond! Best, Karen 🙂
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Thanks Karen, I wish you all the best too for the New Year and look forward to sharing your journey 🙂
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Judy–Thanks for sharing your time, creativity, humor, and most importantly, your humanity. Your input elevates and radiates warmth to all of us. Looking forward to your adventures in 2016! Happy New Year!! 💗😘🎉
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Thank you for those lovely, kind words Tonya. I am lucky to be able to share with such wonderful and lovely people such as you, I am also looking forward to seeing what you get up to at the Farm this year, plus enjoy your wonderful recipes. 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Happy New Year, Judy. 2015 was a great year, because I met you. 2016 will be even better, as we remain friends!!
Melinda
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Absolutely Melinda! It should be a fantastic year for us 🙂
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Definitely!
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Happy happy Year to come. So glad I found your bog. It has been inspirational.
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Thank you so much Donna. I am happy to have found you too. I love the wonderful and creative things that you share, and the funny stuff too! I look forward to lots more in the coming year 🙂
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Huge Success to you for 2016 Sweetie. I hope the year proves a winner for you.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Thank you David. I wish all the very best for you too. Ginormous hugs xxxxx
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So glad to meet you this year, Judy, and I look forward to your posts. Cheers to a wonderful 2016!
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Cheers to you too Terri. I am happy to have met you too 🙂
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Judy, just love it when I comment and you answer right back. You are a dear friend.
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I always try to reply to comments as quickly as I can, and it is great when you are right there when I do 🙂
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Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I am Judy, in my (very) early fifties and decided that life definitely gets more interesting as it goes on! I am a wife and a mum and have just finished University as a Registered Nurse, after having worked as an Associate Practitioner in the NHS. I am also a poet and the author of my debut book, 'Rhymes of the Times.' I love to laugh, and I love rhyming words too, so I joined the two together, and my book was born. I am currently working on another book in the series also. I am a prolific blogger and enjoy writing funny stories, anecdotes, and anything really that takes my fancy.
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