Here we are nine days into the new year, so I guess it’s time to reflect on all things accomplished in 2018.

To be honest, 2018 was one of the most difficult periods of both my personal and professional life.

It was the year we welcomed our third child, and the year I lost my dad. The year I became incredibly fustrated with corporate America, and began to learn all I could about writing, design, coding, and how technology fits into our lives.

I didn’t write as much as I wanted, but picked up my first freelance writing clients almost by accident.

If I had to pick a word to describe 2018, it would be fustration.

I was bogged down looking for ways to express my thoughts while still looking professional. Not writing here due to lack of focus on where I really wanted to take my little website. Should it remain a personal blog, or build a professional writers website? Or both?

2019 has already given me the opportunity to be much more focused on what I would really like to accomplish.

The word used to describe this year will be growth.

Growth in experience, skills, and knowledge needed to support my new freelance business and provide true value to clients and readers.

Here’s to a productive and prolific 2019!