Good morning, y’all!
So I didn’t want to do a boring post about reflecting over the last year and blah blah fucking blah… but when I got to thinking about it I realized it was necessary.
2016 has been an interesting year, indeed. So many great celebrities have been taken from us, the rioting / distrust of law enforcement, and an election that could only have been dreampt up in the deepest depths of Hell. Even now I’m wondering, is dreampt a word? Dreamt… Dreampt… oh for fuck’s sake, who cares?! The point is, I can wholeheartedly understand why so many are ready to say goodbye to the shitty year of 2016.
I was ready to jump on that bandwagon as well, but when I looked back on the year, for me, it’s been one of my most important years.
I published my first book, my first four books, actually. Something I never thought in a million years I’d actually do. I’ve even heard from some of you that they aren’t that bad! 😉 And what’s even more amazing, is the first three books were based on myself and two of my best friends, Jessica (Lynette, book 2) and Sharon (Rosie, book 3). I mean really, how cool is that? I don’t think I realized how special that is until writing this post. I LOVE YOU GIRLS! Always and forever.
I’ve met some amazing people who have turned into some of my dearest and best friends. Amazing authors, both in my genre and not, who have enriched my world.
I’ve gone through some personal things, and there were times when I was unsure of how my future looked, and thankfully I’ve gotten through those times.
My faith is stronger than ever.
I have a wonderful and truly amazing husband (Billy I love you more and more each and every day), beautiful children, awesome neighbors, and best friends that I know will be with me through thick and thin. This year has been trying for me at times, and I’m thankful for that.
So I choose to move forward in a positive way. I think, ultimately, it’s just how I’m wired. 2017 isn’t going to be perfect, but I’m ready to face it with all my blessings by my side. And I do feel truly blessed. I’ll cherish the people I love and try to return the love I’ve been given. Ultimately I want to be a kind, goodhearted person, and no year, no matter what year it is, is going to take that away from me.
And I want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who has touched my life this year. If you’ve shown me kindness, I appreciate it more than you know. If you didn’t, then that’s okay as well. I hope that whatever was making your heart heavy has since been remedied. For those of you who have read my books, thank you. It means the world to be able to put something out there that some might actually find entertaining. If you’ve been kind enough to be in my FB group, or follow me on social media, interact with me, thank you. Hell, if you’re reading this right now, thank you. Thank you for taking a few moments out of your day to see what I have to ramble about. Your support warms my soul, and I hope you’ll feel inclined to leave a comment for me so I can personally give my thanks.
I wish y’all nothing but love and happiness in the new year, and every year after that. And when those moments simply can’t be, and your life is filled with sadness or pain, I wish you the strength to move forward.
So now that I’m all teary eyed because lets face it, I’m a big ole titty-baby, I’m going to get a little writing done. Then I’m on my way to my wonderful friend Robin and Stephan’s house for New Years! It’s going to be amazing and fabulous and I can’t wait to spend time with them. We’re only a few hours drive away, but it’s still too far for me.
I hope everyone has a fantastic and sexy New Years Eve. Have fun and be safe!
I love you all.
*kisses*
Erica Lynn