In creating this post, I’m finding it more of a lesson in finding the silver lining than any thing else. It’s been a rough year. Even so, there were moments that I found inspiring, rewarding, and just plain fun. So let me relive them here for you in hopes a washing away the less memorable times.
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Books
I read a number of good books this year. I’ll list a few here in no particular order:
The Posionwood Bible- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- The Gunslinger (I can’t believe I hadn’t read this sooner)
- The Hunger Games Trilogy
- Water for Elephants
- Changes
- A Clash of Kings
—-TWO—-
Conventions
This year I had the opportunity to go to two local conventions. The first, LepreCon 36, had me up close with the extremely talented James A. Owen, Charles Vess, and George R. R. Martin. I wrote about it in my other blog if you care to take a look.
I also somehow managed a free ticket to the Phoenix Comicon. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the event. Again, I wrote about it in my other blog along with a short video I created of the event.
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My Little Girl
Three days before Christmas, my little girl was born and all year long she has been a constant source of inspiration for me. In a way she helps me world build and character develop as I imagine what her life will hold for her, her triumphs and tribulations, and how I can help her along her chosen path. I’m also inspired to do my best to show her you can create a life worth living doing the things you love most.
I guess you could say that silver lining shone pretty bright for me. This exercise has put my year in a better perspective. Regardless, I’ll still be happy to usher it out. There’s a new year waiting to be had, and I’m rarin’ to get it going on a positive note.
So what was your year like? Anything of note that you’d like to share. We’d love to hear it.
