I suck at resolutions. I really do.

I’ve tried making them publicly, here on this blog, to have accountability and a place for public shaming if I fail.

Doesn’t matter.

I always drop them fast.

Supah fast.

So now when a new year comes along I don’t make big resolutions.

This year, though, as I’m laid up after foot surgery, I’ve had time to reflect.

2013 saw a great many humongous highs.

It also saw some dark and despairing lows.

It turned into an unexpected year of flux. The last half of the year, especially, was a struggle in many ways.

Now there’s a new year to face.

I’m thinking the idea of picking a word for the year is appropriate.

I’m going to call my word for this year at Growth.

In every aspect I hope to grow.

Personal.

Blog-wise.

Professionally with my writing.

So here’s to growth.

With as few growing “pains” as possible.