Every year at this time I review my accomplishments and make a new or revised list for future deeds. 2007 hasn't been that kind nor that exciting. Makes me kind of glad to see 2008 come. Hope springs eternal.
Thankfully, no one died in my family this year. And as I predicted, there were lots of marriage in my family, just not mine. No new babies. We had so many last year but I'm sure with the new marriages there will be new additions to the family next year. That's me and mini-me, my daughter Jillian, in a photo taken during the holidays.
The biggest accomplishment for me was teaching at IUN. That was very rewarding. It makes me want to keep on teaching. I also sold several copies of my play at the COGIC convention in Memphis.
The biggest disappointment is leaving my home after nearly 17 years. I'm leaving behind lots of memories good and bad. I should be excited about getting a newer place but I'm not. I'll warm up to it next year, I guess.
This year I met Benjamin Cotten, a cousin I never knew. He has the genealogy bug just like me. Together we shall plan a family reunion for as many Cottens as we can get together. Next year I plan on traveling. Hopefully, my inheritance will finally come in so that will help. As always, I plan on being debt free. Maybe this year it will really happen. I plan on putting on my play in May for Mother's Day. Of course, I hope this is the year that "he" finally shows up. That is my greatest desire. It really sucks being single.
So here's to a better, more prosperous, happier, more loving New Year to everyone!
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