Reflections of 2011, aka Holy Crap I Did All That?
I’ve received a lot of encouragement lately to spend more (okay, SOME) time reflecting on what I have accomplished. This, instead of just charging ahead. So I put it on my to-do list and here I am: Thursday, 10:45 – 11:15, Reflect. And what am I supposed to do, just sit here? No can do. A bullet-pointed list seems in order. We’re coming up on 2012, after all. I wouldn’t want the world to end without a digital record of my accomplishments.
2011, The Recap:
- Started representing Peekaboo magazine on the KFSM 5News ParentingU segment.
- Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms.
- Presented a session on using Twitter to create community at SheCon new media conference in Miami.
- Published Blacklisted from the PTA, surpassing every single sales goal I set.
- Became a freelance contributor to the Today Show MOMS website.
- Became a columnist for Brooke Burke’s Modern Mom website.
- Pitched a story to Writer’s Digest about how to have a successful book launch party. To appear in the February 2012 issue.
- Released a video book trailer.
- Recorded my first audio essay and posted to this blog.
- Interviewed Wendy Williams for her “After the Show” website feature. They linked to my book.
- Applied for and was granted one of only ten national licenses to produce Listen To Your Mother in Northwest Arkansas.
- Invited to speak at several venues in 2012, including The Divorce Expo in Detroit, the Ozark Writer’s League annual conference in Branson, and the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation annual conference in Oklahoma City.
I’m leaving things out, I know. But I think the list is high-five-worthy as is. Imagine what we can do in 2012, if the world doesn’t end that is.
Whatever it is that you do, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to reflect. It’s a good habit, it feels good. If you decide to reflect publicly, I hope you’ll share a link in the comments!
by Lela Davidson on December 29, 2011
in It's All About Me, writing
We should all reflect on our accomplishments and support each other. I am looking forward to following your work in 2012 Lela, great job!
Thank you, Jeannie! And I agree the world could use more reflection and support. I appreciate yours :)
Very proud of you Lela. Keep being awesome (like me) ;) A very fruitful 2012 to you and keep going!
Thanks, Greg! Love the avatar. What’s new?
You amaze me. A. Maze. Me. When I grow up, I want to be you. And since “grow up” is top of my resolutions for 2012, I guess my turn is coming! I gave your book to my sister for Christmas, and it was so fun to tell all those relatives, “This was written by my friend.”
Well done, friend. You’ve worked hard, and you deserve every happiness.
Thank you, DeNae. I hope to see you in 2012!