It's a new year...

2012 is here...

I mean, it is actually here.

I cannot believe it.......and like every year, 2011 has just FLOWN by.

I couldn't even start to list all the amazing things that have happened to me this year.  God is just so good to me!!  He showers me with blessings that I do.not deserve.

He has taught me many lessons.

He is continuing to shape me into the person He wants me to become.

He has shown me that through every trial and circumstance that arises in life, He is always there.  A firm rock.  A shelter.  The One Whom I can turn to for comfort...peace...strength...reassurance.

LORD, I am so excited to see what You have planned for me in the coming year!! Thank You for everything that You have shown and taught me this past year...I am your servant. Do with me as You wish.

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Happy New Year, dear readers!!  Thank you so much for your love and support.

It means the world to me...really!

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Oh, and by the way...

I think these 'new year' shoes are super classy. ;)

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Ooh, ooh!  And one more thing!!
I was awarded!!  By my good friend, Daniel - over at The Anonymous Antagonist.  He's a pretty cool guy, by the way.  Be sure to stop by his blog!  Check it out!  He's trying to get to 100 followers.  Help him out a little, eh? ;)

So, what a great way to start the new year!  With a blog award!!  Thank you so much, Daniel :)

{I'm just gonna copy and paste what he wrote in his award post}

The winner for First Place and the Title of "Adept Artisan of Blogging" is AWARDED to...


                                                                       
         It may be a blog focused on women, but that doesn't keep it from being thoroughly fun and entertaining. With a mix of interviews, reviews, and onward; Raquel has never failed to bring juicy content to her readers and to myself this year.'

Well shucks!  I hope that ^ is true for all of you! :)

::hugs:: to you all!

Many blessings!

♥

{photos from Pinterest}