Starting Anew – 2017 Kicks Off!

At the beginning of 2016, I made the decision to revive my anemic blog and make a serious effort to not only start anew, but also stay the course during the entire year.  During the year, I read other blogs, commented on them, made new friends and posted plenty of entries, so that now I have a pretty well established blog with a loyal following of fantastic people from all over the world.

As a result, I feel pretty good about what I managed to pull together during the past year.  So what to do next?  I plan to retain my focus, continue to sharpen the quality of my blog and generate some (hopefully) interesting content throughout all of 2017.

Old Rust, New Growth

This is where we’re at right now… we have some rust, but there’s new growth that will lead us into the future!

Like many, I have some plans for this year:

  • Restart my workout schedule with a goal of getting to an aerobic level that I feel good about (and lose 30 pounds).
  • Continue my guitar learning journey with focused practice that gets me ready for a more significant public performance.
  • Learn basic Italian conversation, so that I’ll be able to chat with people during our vacation in Italy.
  • Focus on enjoyment in my photography by having a completely new eye on the world around me.

With all this, there will be dedication to my work at Red Hat to continue to expand the positive impact that I have on the organization and the community that we support.  There will also be some fun things to do with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, which is my favorite charity to support, as there’s so much positive energy in this group.

Expect to see some updates from time to time, some old features, such as the Tuesday Photography Challenge, as well as some new content.  We’ll have lots of fun together throughout this year!

What are your plans for the year?

Comments

10 responses to “Starting Anew – 2017 Kicks Off!”

  1. quiall Avatar

    I look forward to the future.

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      That is a great outlook! Have a wonderful year!

  2. simpledimple Avatar

    I think you’ve got a great plan for the year, 2017. I hope everything you desire works out for you. And thank you for being a pleasant experience in my 2016. I am hopeful that we will connect better this year and make it more fun. Let’s go!!! 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Stella! I agree with your outlook to make 2017 even better and connect more throughout the entire year. May your 2017 be wonderful!

      1. simpledimple Avatar

        Thanks Frank. Yes, I am looking forward to a better year and to be able to do some of the things I couldn’t venture into last year. Like I wanted to be a part of your photo challenge… Will give it a try this year. 🙂 Cheers to a great year!!!

  3. judithreid Avatar

    Good luck with your plans Frank. They sound very positive (I keep putting Italian on my list and faltering along the way). Happy New Year 🙂

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Thank you, Judith! Some of these goals will be easy (guitar) and some will be harder (weightloss 🙂 ), but I will stay focused.

      Felice anno nuovo!

  4. forgivingjournal Avatar

    Sounds great to me, Frank! Right now, I’m planning on getting some rest (I’ve been a little sick 🙂 ) and to enjoy the love of this moment. Sending many blessings to all of your goals for 2017. Love them. Debbie

    1. jansenphoto Avatar

      Take care of yourself and get well soon, Debbie!

  5. Miriam Avatar

    Happy new year Frank. Look forward to traveling with you as we enter a new year. Cheers 🍷

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