I do not know about you, but I’m discovering that it’s hard to believe that Christmas is only four smashes away! It’s a little bit dreadful because I’ve still got many Christmas looking to do – yes, very disorganized, I know that’s why I have this book of mine, the “How To Take Stress Out Of Christmas” because I don’t want to let stress and worry ruin my day. I wanted to do everything, bake everything, buy everything, decorate everything and have a picture perfect Christmas dinner – just like on TV. And nothing ever lived up to what I expected.

Shopping pain aside, I’m really looking forward to the silly season. Catching up with family, eating a whole lot food, and reflecting on the years that is past. When I stop and think about it, I realize 2011 has been an excellent year for me. I’ve made wonderful success, been delighted and healthy for most of the period, had an pleasant lasting job that is granted me good work/life balance, and started and managed a site that helped me to connect with so many awesome people (yep, I’m talking to YOU!).

Seeing as many of you are busily getting ready for white Christmas, I thought I’d share images from my last year to show you how happy I was with my child.

Even if you don’t celebrate the religious festival, I hope you enjoy the festive period. Thank you for reading at least some of my blog posts this year, and contributing to some very interesting discussions.

I’m taking a blog-holiday over Christmas and New Year’s Eve so this will be my last post for 2011. I want to say a huge THANK YOU!!! for your support this year. I can not waite to discuss more of my composing voyage (and life in general!) with you next year. Have a amazing joyful season yourself and remember to stay safe!