To Do Before the End of 2022

This year ends in twelve days!

Can you believe the year 2022 is coming to a close? I'm a little bit blown away when I realize we'll be in 2023 in just thirteen days! WHAT??

Where has this year gone? I mean, honestly, a LOT has happened for us this year. Personally, so, there's that. But still, it just seems like the year has flown by! I'm not sure I'm ready for the New Year yet.

There is still so much more I wanted to accomplish by year's end.

I'M A LIST MAKER

There's just something so satisfying about making a list and then crossing line items off as you get them done.

For me, there is, anyhow, lol. Your mileage may vary.

So, let's start with what I have already accomplished in 2022:

New Year's Eve was actually THE DAY we made a firm decision to relocate from Forest Grove, Oregon, to Tyler, Texas.
January through the third week of February, we effectively sold or gave away literally EVERYTHING we owned except what would fit into the back of our little Kia Soul. THAT was HUGE!
The last week of February, we hit the road and made the move to Tyler, Texas. A place neither of us had ever been before.
On March 1st, we moved into our temporary housing, a one-bedroom apartment we're living in while preparing to build our forever homestead.
On May 13th, we signed the purchase agreement on our 2-acre plot of land.
On August 22nd, I published my wood-burning how-to manual: Pyrography for Fun and Profit.
August 31st began production with my new narrator on the audiobook of The Golden Telescope - Book One in my Jack and the Magic Hat Maker series.
On September 3rd, I received my new author-based website and social media banner design, rebranding my public image.
I've managed to maintain the 25-pound weight loss I achieved in 2021. However, I seem to have stalled there. I'm ok with that for now.
Completed several commissioned pyrography pieces.
I've made SOME progress on Book Four - The Risky Reunion...but not as much as I’d hoped to make since leaving Oregon.
Co-written and edited two novels by other authors.

I THINK THAT ABOUT COVERS IT

At least for the significant accomplishments in 2022. Now for what I hoped to achieve before the year's end but have had to readjust:

I was initially committed to finishing and publishing Book Four - The Risky Reunion, before the holiday season this year. But that date has been pushed out to next year.
The publication of The Golden Telescope audiobook has been pushed back because my narrator has been on overload. So, that is now aligned with the release of Book Four.
Our land is completely cleared, and the building site is prepped for a concrete pad. Woo hoo! But it’s taken more work, time, and investment than we expected, So that kind of throws a monkey wrench in most of our plans for a move-in date. We were shooting for early spring next year, but it looks like we’ll be staying where we are a little longer while the building is constructed.

WHAT HAVE YOU ACCOMPLISHED IN 2022?

What line items have you been able to cross off your list of goals for this year? Do you even have a list? Just writing out all that we have done this year makes me realize we have accomplished more than I thought we had over the course of 2022.

WHAT DO I STILL WANT TO DO BEFORE THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE?

The holidays are upon us, and I'm excited to experience Christmas for the first time in our new home state of Texas. This year has mostly been about preparation for what's to come. Jeff and I both feel like we have been passing the time, waiting to build on our land. But the waiting period is almost over! We are SUPER EXCITED for the next chapter!

For now? All I want to do is inhale, immerse myself in the joy and peace of the season, and celebrate the next two weeks. And trust that the coming New Year will be full of new possibilities!