We say goodbye to another year; how fast these 12 months went by. Here's a personal look back . . .
2007 marked T-Party's fourth year in business and I'm so proud to have made it this far. I feel fortunate to have such wonderful people who frequent our antiques shop and tea room. As I've always said -- we have the BEST customers! T-Party continues to be a marvelous adventure for me.
2007 was the year my daughter entered her last year of high school and my son started his first. How nice to have them both in the same school once again. That hasn't occurred since Hannah was in fifth grade and Jacob was in second. I was so sad on the last day of that school year when they walked home from the bus together that final time. I took this photograph of them because I knew I'd never look down our road and see them quite that way again.
2007 was also the year I discovered the wonderful world of blogging. Since I left graphic design a few years back, blogging has become a creative outlet that I relish. Though I struggle with the writing, I do love the visual. And the icing on the blogging cake is being part of an incredible community filled with amazing, supportive people.
I look forward to this new year. But there will be an awful lot going on here, so I apologize in advance if I spiral into a mid-life crisis somewhere around May. You see, 2008 will be the year that T-Party's building will be torn down. We haven't found a new location yet, so our future after June remains unclear. 2008 will be the year that my dear husband, John, and I will joyously celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. 2008 will also be the year my beloved first child enters college and I can't even imagine how much I'll miss her. And finally, 2008 will be the year that I'll turn 50. Oh my; need I say more?
I'll finish this tirade with my all-time favorite line from my all-time favorite artist, James Taylor.
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. Try not to try too hard; it's just a lovely ride.
Good advice, don't you think?
I wish you health, happiness and peace in the new year,
Susan
Happy New Year wishes, this will be a year of change and blessings !!!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 01, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Happy New Year Susan! All the best to you and TParty Place in 2008.
Posted by: Erin | January 01, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Happy new year susan! I'm hoping you find the perfect spot for your shop in the coming year! I'm amazed at how much our lives are alike. 2008, i will also turn 50. My youngest will enter college, and hubby and i will celebrate 30 years of marriage :)Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 01, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Happy New Year Susan, may 2008 open many doors for you and offer many blessings!
I will be sending your 200th post package out this weekend,so be looking for it next week :)
Posted by: lucy | January 01, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Susan-
Happy New Year! And, wow, 2008 will be quite a year for you. I was just telling my dear husband about the T-Cozy and how much I need to visit you in your beautiful store and tea shop. I know that another opportunity will present itself for you and your partner at an equally perfect location so I will look forward to that "something new" in 2008.
Thank you for the JT quote. I received his latest CD for Christmas and also love his music. And, that line always brings a tear to my eye. (Even with two little munchkins climbing all over me waiting for their computer "turn.")
Meredith
Posted by: Meredith | January 02, 2008 at 08:32 AM
It is a lovely ride and one you seem to be enjoying. 2008 sounds like an exciting year for you. I wish you all the best.
Cheers! la
Posted by: Leigh Ann | January 02, 2008 at 05:11 PM