This "shadow selfie" was taken just as I was leaving my special, secret place, which I gave you all a peek of last year. That's all your getting. I don't want to risk losing this spot where I can write and work with no interruptions save what I allow.
So much good work was done in that place. I put together my manuscript and also wrote and/or edited so many poems. I had other places to work throughout the year, but I couldn't have gotten as much work done without this little hideaway.
A friend of mine recently linked an article about how people helped themselves in 2017 according to their zodiac signs. For example, the article said that if you were a Taurus (which I am), you stopped trying to help others (particularly those who didn't want to be helped) and took care of yourself. And while I didn't go full Ayn Rand, I did take more care of myself in 2017 than I have in previous years, setting more time aside for my written work.
It paid off. I have more poems written and edited, ready to be sent out and be published (many already in play). I have a book coming out in 2018. I will be back in my special place as soon as the new year is underway with the intent of trying to put together at least one more collection of poetry.
I plan to do more on top of that, but I'll keep that to myself for now.
I'm thankful for my time with those I care about, which, if you're reading this, likely includes you. However, without time to myself, I'd have much less to show to you throughout the year.
Thanks to all of you for reading my work these past twelve months. I hope the rest of you had as good a year as you possibly could under the circumstances. Please take care of yourselves as 2017 draws to a close.
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