Monday, December 31, 2012

A Heavy New Year

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This year my New Year's Eve is more introspective and heavier than usual. This out of necessity.

On this night last year I wrote the perfect end of year post. It was eloquent about my almost spiritual relationship with New Years Eve. It was full of plans and realistic resolutions for 2012. It was lighthearted and fun. It was uplifting and hopeful.

With hindsight I can see that I was far too comfortable with the way things were to be ready to make any changes.

I am the poster child for single motherhood (not my words) but this year the cracks began to show. DD is thriving but I've been coasting for too long. I've taken four years of motherhood to get used to it, get over the most exhausting period of babyhood and go through all my savings.

This year there have to be big changes. I am not without a plan but it's so big I can't even bring myself to share it before I've got some results. Instead I invite you to come with me over the year ahead and see it unfold for yourselves.

Happy New Year.

Watch this space.

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22 comments:

  1. liveotherwiseDecember 31, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    I'll be here. Happy New Year.

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  2. Rachel SelbyDecember 31, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Thanks Jax. Your blog grounds me because it's so real.

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  3. the 1970s dietJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    You can count on me and my honest advice guv! Everything works out in the end x

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      I know it does in the end and I am living in the land of miracles. Thanks Natasha, I appreciate that you always say it like it is.

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  4. Floortime Lite MamaJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Loved your intro !!
    Sending you a ton of good vibes on all your plans to work out
    Just found you through my friend jazzy's website )

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Hope to see you here again. x

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  5. MichelleTwinMumJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I'll be watching and praying it all pans out just as you hope. HNY Rachel. Mich x

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Mich - some of it has to or I'll be in trouble.

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  6. jazzygalJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    With you all the way hon. And remember, step by step and day by day. Whatever your plan is you'll get there.

    Prayers and hugs.

    And I still say... Happy New Year, may it be all that you need.

    xxxx Jazzy

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  7. Gilly CannonJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Very honest, real and wise Rachel ...I'll be with you on the journey! Good luck and a big hug.
    Gilly

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      Thanks Gilly, your blog posts inspire me in no small measure. xxx

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  8. Older MumJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Happy New Year lovely lady - and I am soooo coming along with you on your 2013 journey! XXX.

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  9. Eat To LiveJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Can't wait to Journey with you on your 2013 travel. I am putting you on my blog roll so I don't miss a beat...

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:23 PM

      Thank you, I am so impressed with your number of hits last month. I thought I was quite an 'out-there' blogger until I saw what you have achieved. Looking forward to reading more.

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  10. Lakes Single MumJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    hope things go as you would like in 2013!

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    1. Rachel SelbyJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:52 PM

      Thank you, I hope so too as I don't really have a plan B.

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  11. Adventures of a Middle-aged MatronJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Good luck, my love. I'm agog to watch your journey.

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  12. BavarianSojournJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Happy New Year my friend... May the year be good, and your plans succesful! Emma :) x

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