Welcome to 2014, chickens! Last year was quite a busy one for me, personally, professionally, etc. I only wrote here a sorry 44 times, as I have been over on GMS, where we posted 272 times in 2013.

I love writing for GMS, but I love writing here, too. Most of the time, it’s for myself, as a record of my life, as a creative outlet, as a way to get my feelings down on paper. As a way to remember, even if I never read my writing again.

And so, this year, I am going to up my game, and commit to write here at least three times a week. It can be short, it can be photos, it can be playlists, it can be anything, but I want to find myself writing for me, again, not just recipes and cooking tips, but things about my life, with my friends and family and in my profession. I look forward to getting back to writing here, and hope you’ll join me for what should be a great 2014.

So, for you, my other new year’s resolutions, for 2014:

1) Be present.
2) Be balanced.
3) Adventure often. (paddleboarding/hiking/weekend trips/skiing/etc)
4) Exercise more.
5) Read 52 books
6) Get married with low stress!
7) Declutter

What are some of your resolutions for 2014?