I hope everyone had an amazing Holiday season this year … We sure did and I’m so happy to be back to “work.”

Well … I must say … 2008 was an AWESOME year for me and I’m rolling into 2009 and ready to go crazy!

Everything seems to be falling in place for me and I’m so grateful for the year I had. Life went pretty smoothly … both business wise and personally … and I know 2009 is going to be even better.

As far as business goes … I invested a ton of time and energy into my online education and it was well worth it. I’ve learned so much this past year and I’m truly happy to get up and go to “work” for the first time in ages. I’m even ready to start teaching others what I’ve learned and I want to help as many people as possible become truly successful online too.

I must say, winning Blogging Idol was one of the highlights of my year! There are so many reasons for this but first and foremost was proving to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to … and I’ll be carrying that lesson forward into my future.

Personally, I’m also very happy. The kids are all doing so well. We had a great summer, a great football/cheerleading season and school is going very well for everyone … what more could I ask for? Ken and I are managing to work well together day in and day out … we both work from home so it’s a lot of “togetherness” LOL … but we seem to have found our groove and we’re doing so successfully.

The best parts of 2008:

1. We’ve all been pretty healthy and happy
2. I’ve done well with all of my online businesses
3. I’ve made a name for myself in the blogging world
4. I’ve met some awesome people online … and have formed some new friendships out of those connections
5. I earned the title, “Blogging Idol,” and proved to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to
6. We had a really fun summer … the best I can remember
7. All 5 kids are doing well in school this year … Yes!
8. I started playing tennis again … after a long break from the sport

Looking forward to for 2009:

1. Making a full-time income through my blogging and my affiliate marketing
2. Teaching a lot of people how to make money blogging through my Blogging for Bucks BootCamp
3. Keeping all of the kids on track with their grades and their sports
4. Having another amazing summer
5. Getting into better shape and maintaining optimal health
6. Doing some serious goal setting and enjoying life as I achieve (or exceed) my goals (I’ll post them here soon)

I want to take a minute to thank each and every one of you who read the blog and who comment and send me email. It sure makes coming to “work” every day super fun! I look forward to growing the friendships I’ve made and to making many more.

I’d love to hear how your 2008 went and what you have in store for 2009! Did you have a good 2008? What would you have changed? Do you know what you want to accomplish in 2009? Please let us know below in the comments section. *SmiLes* Suzanne