Well, as 2009 draws to a close I wanted to look back and consider whether this was a good year or a bad one.
I’m not generally one to reflect on 365 days as a whole, but I can generally tell whether I enjoyed the year or had a rough one. I’d say 2009 was a mix for me. The year absolutely flew by me, mostly due to work, but also due to how much time I invested into reaching my goals and setting new ones.
The business has grown more than I ever could have imagined and I’m looking forward to all the amazing couples I will be working with in the new year. I have met, networked and become friends with some inspiring people this year and I look forward to expanding on that even more. There have been exciting changes, growth and learning. I feel refreshed knowing where I want to be in 2010 and how I plan to achieve that. I know it will take some time (and a lot of money!) but I’m slowly working on it.
This year I traveled to Florida, Ireland and Newfoundland. I attended workshops, events and conferences. I photographed Bill Clinton for the second time. I watched my son grow up before my eyes and start Grade 1 (and lose two teeth!). I made some life changing decisions for the business. I took risks. I reached goals. I won three awards. It was a year of growth.
Personally, the year ended off very well. It’s always a struggle being a single mom, trying to run a business and balance every other aspect of a personal life. I know there are growing pains there but I’m trying to find that happy place. There was a lot of illness in my family this year and it’s been scary on different levels. My mother will be having surgery in February 2010 and I know that will change things for a few months while she recovers.
Weddings start back for us in February and kick back into full gear in April/May, including a destination wedding in Cuba. We also have many amazing weddings lined up around Ontario and some new locations to look forward to!
I know that 2010 will be a year to embrace and I’m looking forward to sharing all the wonderful news and changes with you on the blog next month! Thank you again to all our wonderful clients – past, present and future. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed.
So from my family and myself, we wish you all a safe, happy and prosperous New Year!
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