Wishing You All A Happy New Year!
Another year has come and gone and I can say with certainty it’s been quite a year on many fronts. I’m not one to ever wish the days to go faster, especially since looking back I honestly don’t know where the year went, but nonetheless, I’m happy to kiss it goodbye.
I want to wish you all a beautiful, happy, healthy and inspirational New Year. I feel blessed to be part of this beautiful blogging community and am grateful for the many friends I have made through blogging. And on that note, I’m also announcing my annual winter vacation blogging break. Yes, soon I’ll be heading to the beaches of beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have a wonderful social calendar lined up for the first part of my break as some family and friends join me in PV. I also want to catch up on some serious reading while away, but I don’t anticipate doing much blogging, if any. But perhaps I’ll get back to writing my next book. Who knows, I’ll go where my inspiration takes me. I also won’t be spending my evenings on the computer reading blogs as I normally do as I really need a timeout. But I know I’ll be popping by sporadically on Facebook, and I’m sure to the odd blog when time permits.
So cheers 🥂 to you all! Thank you for your continued following of this blog, and please don’t forget to come back here when I do 😍. And you never know with me, I might just feel like posting something before I return, and if I do you’ll get your email notifications to let you know I have something to share.
I found this great list of resolutions. I’m sure there’s something for everyone here to choose from. I know more than a few of my own resolutions are listed.
Happy New Year!
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D.G. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer, who writes from her own life experiences and self-medicates with a daily dose of humor.
78 Comments
Toni Pike
Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful New Year, Debby xx
dgkaye
Thank you Toni. Wishing you all the same beautiful things for the New Year. <3
sally cronin
Wishing you an amazing holiday Debby and G… and a wonderful New Year. ♥
dgkaye
Thanks so much Sal. Perfect timing to drag myself away, especially after this cold? flu? and coughing my ribs and organs out of whack. Calgon take me away! LOL. Happy New Year Sal <3 xoxo
Carol Taylor
Happy New Year, Debby I hope it brings you Good Health, Peace and Happiness and lots of creative thoughts and ideas…Wishing you both a fun-filled and relaxing holiday…Hugs xx
dgkaye
Thanks so much Carol for the beautiful wishes. I wish you and yours a beautiful and Happy New Year! <3 xx
Robbie Cheadle
I think 2018 was a tough year for a lot of people, Debby. I also hope I never have another year like this one. I believe that 2019 will be a much better year for us all. Have a wonderful holiday and come back refreshed and full of stories and ideas.
dgkaye
Thank you so much Robbie. I hope this is a better year for everyone. This vacation couldn’t come a day too soon, lol. And I’m sure I will have many stories to share. Happy New Year Robbie 🙂
Joy Lennick
Thank you, Debby. Have a restful/exciting and wonderful holiday in Mexico. Hasta luego, Hugs Joy x
dgkaye
Thank you Joy. I can’t wait! Happy New Year to you too! 🙂 xx
Hugh
Happy New Year, Debby. I hope you’re still enjoying this festive time of the year. Enjoy your vacation and your blogging break. I’m glad to read how you intend taking your break from blogging. It’s been very quiet in the blogging world over the last few weeks and I’ve enjoyed my break away from it. In fact, it’s inspired the way I’ll be blogging when I go back to it from Wednesday.
See you when you get back.
New Year hugs,
Hugh
xx
dgkaye
Thanks bunches Hugh. I’ll be interested to read about your new ideas for blogging! Wishing you a very Happy New Year my friend. 🙂 <3
Jacqui Murray
Happy New Year, Deb!
dgkaye
Thanks. Happy New Year Jacqui 🙂
Natalie Ducey
Happy New Year, Debby! Cheers to a fabulous 2019! XO
dgkaye
Thank you. Cheers Natalie! <3
Stevie Turner
Happy New Year, Debby. Have a wonderful holiday. x
dgkaye
Thanks so much Stevie. I’ll be around occasionally to see what’s happening. 🙂 Happy New Year <3
Sue Dreamwalker
Happy New Year Debby… Thank YOU for sharing your friendship…
Wishing you a wonderful vacation.. ENJOY Relax and just BE…..
See you when you return.. we will be here… Take care you are loved..
<3 Hugs Sue
dgkaye
Thank you so much Sue. I can’t wait. New Year blessings to you. <3 xoxo
John Maberry
Love the graphic! Happy New Year to you as well. See you in a few weeks. 🙂
dgkaye
Yay!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year John. 🙂 xx
Christy B
Hi Debby, I hope you have a great time in Mexico! Enjoy your time away from blogging and we’ll see you whenever you return. No rush as breaks are good 🙂 And remember to have a drink or two for me 😉 Wishing you all the best with 2019 – and hope you get lots of good reading in while you’re away xo
dgkaye
Thanks for your beautiful wishes Christy. I will remember your toast when I down my first margarita LOL. Wishing you a most beautiful New Year my friend. <3 Hugs xoxo
Janet Gogerty
Happy New Year Debbie, enjoy your holiday.
dgkaye
Thank you Janet. Wishing you a beautiful New Year too. 🙂
Marian Beaman
Go where your inspiration takes you – it’s okay to untether yourself from the computer where you’ve been so diligent. Wishing you happiness, good health, and mucho success in 2019!
dgkaye
Thanks for the lovely wishes Marian. I’m looking forward to having no agenda. 🙂 Happy New Year my friend. 🙂
Annika Perry
Debby, wishing you a wonderful and relaxing break in Mexico and hope you’ve had a great Christmas. May the New Year be a calm and peaceful one, full of joy, laughter and good health! It’s always a delight to read your posts and ‘chat’ away here! 😀xx
dgkaye
Thanks for your kind wishes Annika. And it’s always a delight to read your comments here, the place to chat! I wish you all the same my friend – peace, love and happiness for the New Year and forward. 🙂 <3
lisa thomson
Happy New Year, Deb! Back at ya, lady. I’m so delighted we’ve become blogging friends. And I seem to say this every year, but I would love nothing more than to meet in person with my favorite bloggers at a conference. One of these days, I’ll make it happen. Have a wonderful winter break in Mexico!! Thank you so much for the inspiration for 2019.
dgkaye
Thanks so much Lis. And perhaps this is the year maybe we should think about organizing a Canada Blogger meet! Great food for thought. And thanks for the wonderful wishes. May this be your best new year ever! <3
Jennie
Cheers to you, Debby! So looking forward to hearing about your trip. Happy New Year!! 😀🎊❤️
dgkaye
Thanks so much Jennie. I will have some goodies along the way here for you. Happy New Year right back at you! <3 :)
Norah Colvin
Enjoy your winter break, Debby. It sounds like you have lots of fun in store. Enjoy! I hope 2019 is full of wonderful surprises for you. I am grateful for your friendship and look forward to your return – when you are rested and in good time. Best wishes, Norah xx
dgkaye
Thank you so much Norah for your wonderful words and wishes. I wish you a beautiful year ahead my friend. 🙂 <3
Carol Balawyder
Happy New Year, Debby! I love your list of resolutions. May 2019 be a great year for you and your desires. Have fun in PV. 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks so much Carol. Blessings to you too. 🙂 x
Deborah Jay
Have a great break, Deb, and see you around!
dgkaye
Thanks Deb. I plan on it! I will see you around randomly. 🙂 Cheers! <3
Jan Sikes
Happy New Year, Debby! Enjoy the sand and sun!!
dgkaye
Thanks so much Jan. I plan on doing just that. 🙂 x
Jeri
Happy New Year! It’s great to step away from blogging and social media at times. Enjoy!
dgkaye
Thanks so much Jeri. I’m looking so forward to it! Best of everything to you for a beautiful, healthy New Year. 🙂 x
Liesbet
Happy New Year, Debby! May 2019 bring you peace, inspiration and relaxation. And, no worries about health or politics! I hope you’re feeling better and I wish you a fantastic time in Mexico; a break that will bring fun and happiness and that makes you return to Canada refreshed and rejuvenated. Xxx
dgkaye
Thank you for your beautiful wishes Liesbet, I’ll take them all! Wishing you the same my friend. <3
Diana Peach
I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday break in PV, Debby. Happy New Year, my friend. <3
dgkaye
Thanks Diana. Can’t wait! <3 Happy New Year! <3
Balroop Singh
Happy New Year Deb. Have a wonderful break…far away from the chilly winds of Canada. Love and new year hugs.
dgkaye
Thanks so much Balroop. 🙂 x
Christoph Fischer
Happy New Year Debby. Much love
Christoph
x
dgkaye
Thank you my friend. Happiest of New Years to you too. <3
Jacquie Biggar
I hope you’re enjoying beautiful Mexico, Debby. Happy New Year!
dgkaye
Thanks Jacquie. Still getting settled, but I’ll get in the mode soon! 🙂 Happy New Year!
Olga Núñez Miret
Have a well-deserved rest, Debby. And let’s hope 2019 is a bit kinder. 😉
dgkaye
Thank you Olga. Amen to that! 🙂 xx
Joy Lennick
Hi Debby,
Put any problems behind you; feet up and ENJOY! Have a great 2019. Hugs xx
dgkaye
Thank you my friend. Exactly what I’m doing! Happy New Year! <3
Vashti Q
Have a wonderful vacation, Debby! Unplug and enjoy. We will all be here when you return. Wishing you happiness, good health, love, peace, and success for 2019 and beyond. Much love! <3 xo
dgkaye
Thank you my beautiful friend. I’m mostly unplugged but surface from time to time. <3 Happy, healthy New Year to you! Hugs! <3 xxx
Janice Spina
Have a wonderful vacation in Mexico, Debby! Rest, relax and enjoy and get recharged. Hugs xx ❤️
dgkaye
Thanks so much Janice.I’m working on it! <3
macjam47
Happy New Year, Debby! It sounds like you have a wonderful winter break lined up. Have a wonderful time! ♥️🤗♥️
dgkaye
Thanks so much Michelle. <3 xxx
Damyanti
Wishing you a lovely 2019! Thankyou for all your support down the years.
dgkaye
Thank you so much Damyanti. Wishing you the same. 🙂
Mabel Kwong
Hope you had a wonderful vacation in Mexico, Debby. Warm and leisure days are such a treat. Hope 2019 is off to a wonderful start for you 🙂
dgkaye
Thanks so much Mabel. Still here! Wishing you a beautiful new year. 🙂 x
Sherri Matthews
Happy New Year dear Deb, although it isn’t far off the end of January…but you know me, better late than never, right? This year has started off for me crammed full of medical appointments for my youngest and my mother who had surgery just after Christmas (and even our new kitty bless) so I’ve been the proverbial headless chicken, hence my intermittent absence everywhere. I knew it would be this way for the first few weeks, so I’m trying hard not to get frustrated at not getting to my book edits (which I’m chomping at the bit to get to and just about there, phew!), never mind blogging. But I did want to wish you a most wonderful holiday and relaxing and refeshing respite and I sincerly hope you are most definitely taking a proper break away from the computer lol! I look forward to hearing all about it and hopefully I’ll also get back to the Summerhouse soon…still ringing in Christmas bells over there lol! Take good care my friend…have a blast see you when you get back 🙂 Lots of love and big hugs for a great year to come…ever the optimist, right?! 😀 <3 xoxoxo
dgkaye
Aw, thanks so much sweet friend. I know the beginning of the new year brings lots of little things to look after. I’ve been doing that long distance. I can’t stay completely away from the computer, lol, but I do check in in early mornings and evenings. It’s a beautiful and well needed timeout for sure! Thanks for the lovely wishes and I hope this year will be a smoother one for both us! Remember, one day at a time, don’t get overwhelmed! <3 xoxo Hugs!
Elaine Mansfield
Go for it! I hope you’re having a warm and wonderful time. You and the eastern Monarchs have the right idea about where to be in winter. As I’m sure you’re learning, it’s wild here. Enjoy the break. Because I blog only a few times a month now, it’s easier for me to imagine a break but harder to make it happen more than I already do. Meanwhile, I’m writing articles for submission and preparing for a workshop to keep my fingers and mind going on future projects. I wonder what will happen with no one to take care of now except myself and the possibility of hearing again. An adventure awaits me, but I have to stay put in the northeast to take it.
dgkaye
Thank you Elaine. I’m enjoying every single day. Just what the doctor ordered! And the butterflies are beautiful!!!!!!!! I used to have a friend who called me an elusive butterfly – I suppose that’s why I too gravitated here. 🙂 Sending you positive light for your big happening soon with the implants. Looking forward to reading how well it went. 🙂 x
Hilary
Hi Debbie – I might just be coming back to life … but thank you for your thoughts and wishes … here’s to us all continuing on happily into 2019 … so much going on … so pleased you’re able to get away for these breaks … and thanks for all the thoughts in the graphic – we need to be reminded of them … cheers and all the very best to you both – Hilary
dgkaye
Hi again Hilary. I see you left two comments, thanks for your efforts putting up with WP glitches, lol But I do hope things are on the upswing for you now. <3 xx
Hilary
Hi Debby – I’m late to the party and to getting into 2019 … and whether I posted my previous comment or not … not at all sure. Just great to have your thoughts for us all for the year ahead … and to see you both able to be down south enjoying yourself. Might just about be coming back to blogging and life again – cheers and a very happy and peaceful 2019 – Hilary
dgkaye
Hi Hilary. Thanks for your lovely wishes. Yes, I’m out of the cold and not blogging for now but am visiting social media to stay on top of things. Glad you’re back on the blogging trail now. <3
Sarah Brentyn
Late to the party, as usual. Enjoy your vacation and your timeout. Time away from screens and online social stuff is necessary for our health, my friend. Wishing you all the best. See you when you get back. ❤
dgkaye
Thanks for visiting my Lovely – never too late. Yes, I’ve been reasonably good with disciplined screen time and very limited. Another few weeks and back to real life, LOL. <3