I have enjoyed getting into this throwback mode and pulling out the best moments of 2018. In the last post of both the recap series and this year, I talk about December – the month of joy and holidays and bring forth my goals for 2019. The previous posts related to this series is available here.
DECEMBER
In this month, I was delighted to have made it to the list of top twenty writers in the categories of Travel Writing and Humor at the Orange Flower Awards conducted by Women’s Web. To be shortlisted among 1600 writers was nothing short of a dream come true moment for me. While I might not have won the award this year, it gave me the right kind of boost and motivation to stay focused and work harder.
This was also the month when the Indiblogger #TheBlindList contest winners were announced and I was pleasantly surprised to find my name and post in the list of winners.
My toddler had an eventful quarter at his preschool where he celebrated Christmas, performed during Grandparents Day and had a great time at his class picnic. His winter holidays started last week and instead of taking a vacation elsewhere, this year we decided to return back to our hometown Berhampore. The happiness quotient has been on an upward rise as we decorated Christmas trees, feasted on delicious cakes and went on multiple short trips with family or friends. As we prepare for a grand feast tomorrow with the same set of friends with whom we celebrated Durga Puja, a tiny corner in my heart fills with gratitude for this incredibly special year when I became a solopreneur.
As I wrap up the memories of this year, I realize that this year will always be etched in my memory as the year of reinventing myself. I had finally found that there’s nothing more I love than writing. As we move on to a new year in just a couple of days time, I have consciously decided to refrain from making any resolutions this year. What I have chosen to do is work towards making 2019 as the year of ‘A little more’.
Thank you for being a part of my new journey. I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year. I will see you all in 2019 when I publish the next post.
Please share your best moments of 2018 and goals for 2019 as comments below.
soniasmusings 
Congratulations on the wins, Sonia. You had such a blessed month. I will read the rest in this series later. Wishing you a wonderful 2019. ❤️
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Thank you for reading. A very happy new year to you and your family.
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God bless to your passion & work with your nice plan.
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Thank you so much
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A year in recap is always amazing. Congratulations on the great work and best wishes for many more to come.
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Thank you for reading. A very happy new year to you and your family
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Congratulations for adding so many feathers in your cap, Sonia. I have witnessed your tremendous growth in the last one year. May you keep touching heights in the years to come. Happy new year to you and your loved ones.
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Thank you dear Vartika. I am glad to have found a friend like you. Happy new year to you and your family
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Congrats on the nomination @ orange flower and the IB win! Wish you many more such acolades!
You have a cute toddler and he looks even more adorable next to that Xmas tree! His expressions! 🙂
Wish you a happy and prosperous new year!!
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Thank you so much for the kind words. A very happy new year to you and your family
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You have had a very eventful December and all of 2018. Much more to come in 2019.
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Thank you so much. A happy new year to you and your family
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December sounded amazing! I hope 2019 gives you a little more of what you want! Happy New Year!
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Thank you for reading. A very happy new year to you.
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Great wrap up! Happy new year Sonia! May this new year bring all your wishes and dreams come true.
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Thank you so much. A happy new year to you and your family too
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Congratulations and all the very best for 2019
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Congratulations on the writing achievements ! Wishing you a very happy New Year!
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