Wow. 2010 has had some “career” and blogging ups and downs, that’s for sure…
The “Downs”:
The “downs” weren’t really anything more than me taking on too much with the Real Food for Rookies class, and learning not to try such a thing again unless all the other areas in my life are more under control: If the kids are older and I have a housekeeper and a personal assistant, stuff like that. (Yeah, right!) I wrote, videotaped, audio recorded and totally developed the entire Real Food for Rookies class, and it was not easy for a few reasons…
As most of you know, I am NOT technically inclined so the learning curve for many pieces and parts of this project was steep and time consuming. Also, because it is not only a cooking class, but also a condensed course to teach the big picture (what, why, how) on Real Foods in only 12 sessions, there was a LOT of ground to cover, and I had to do it in a way that wouldn’t overwhelm the rookies. This took many more hours than I ever imagined, and it doesn’t help that I’m a touch anal about wanting everything just right and not forgetting anything…
I’m proud of what I accomplished, beyond geeked that it’s finally completely up, and thrilled that it has already helped many people, but I don’t want to put my family through that again!
The “Ups”:
What a fun year otherwise!
- I met many new online friends, including you. 🙂
- I hit the 1000th post milestone.
- There were well over a million page views here at the blog.
- I started posting at my Christianity 101 blog now and then.
- I was a panel speaker at the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions conference in Philadelphia last month with my other blogging friends, which was so exciting and fun to be a part of!
- That leads to my blogging goals for 2011. I’d like to be a little more consistent with my Tweets and Facebook updates, but when I get busy at home, that’s one area I tend to let go, so it will likely go in streaks like it does now. I will be trying to get better at putting boundaries around my computer time so that I'm able to meet my other personal 2011 goals like exercising and getting more regular sleep. 🙂
Thank you all for being here and reading in 2010 and I hope you’ll hang with me in 2011. I’m looking forward to kicking off the year with the Weight Loss and Wellness Adventure. If you’re ready to join with many other Real Foodie friends in meeting your 2011 health goals, be sure to learn more at that post and sign up so you are up-to-date on all the upcoming giveaways!
Darla says
You give the best customer service EVAH! EVAH EVAH EVAH!
Congratulations on the new job!
Annette says
You are by far, one of my favorite bloggers! I love and appreciate all that you do! You have changed my world and views about real food! Congrats to you on your new, very well deserved position! You are definitely the right woman for the job! Best of luck on your new ventures!
Musings of a Housewife says
This is so exciting and I’m SO happy for you!!!!!!
elaine says
Whew – I was holding my breath while reading this – hoping and praying that you weren’t going to tell us that you were cutting back on the blog to work at your new (awesome!) position. And, while that is wonderful for all of us readers – I do encourage you to take good care of yourself! If you weren’t so darn good at what you do – you wouldn’t be in such demand! 🙂 Congrats on all your accomplishments and prayers and blessings for all your new goals in the coming year.
xoxoxo
Kristie says
Hi ~ It sounds like the Rookie Class took a lot out of you. I just wanted to let you know that it was VERY MUCH appreciated! This year has been my first year learning about “healthy” food and if it wasn’t for you and the Rookie class I would still have a long way to go! Thank you for all of your hard work and for being a blessing to me and my family! BIG HUGS!
Kristie 🙂
Soli says
Wow, the job sounds amazing! I know you’ll do a wonderful job at it and make people’s heads spin… in a good way of course.
Sandrine Hahn says
I love how honest you are, Kelly! I can relate to your experience on many levels – the DVD I created was much, much more than I anticipated it would be … and I am fairly technically skilled but, doing anything new certainly does involve a learning curve and the climb up can certainly leave us breathless and exhausted! I am so excited to read that you’ll get paid for guiding patients in Steve’s chiropractic business! You’ve gained so much knowledge about the art of education preparing for the Rookie class, you’ve become an educator! Thank you for all you do for the larger community – I feel a kindred spirit with you as we both value and embody the imperative to “teach, teach, teach” that Weston A. Price left us with.
Scratch Love Blog says
Wow, how exciting! I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor at the Chiropractors office! And a happy new year to you and your family!
KitchenKop says
Geesh, thanks for all the sweet comments everyone! 🙂
Martha says
Congratulations on the new opportunity! Thank you for all you do fo us. 🙂
AndreAnna (Life as a Plate) says
Gah, the thing sent before I was finished! Anyways 1) Congrats again! and 2) Thanks for all of your amazing hard work and classes and books. This site, as well as many others, have helped change my life in a much better way, so thanks!
AndreAnna (Life as a Plate) says
That’s such an amazing opportunity and a goal of mine some day!! First, I have to find the time with two small kids to get my ass back to school!
[email protected] in Iowa says
Kelly, what an amazing year you’ve had! Congrats on the new job and wishing you the best in the New Year! God Bless you Kelly 😀
Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS says
Congrats on the new job, Kelly! That is SO exciting. I know you’ll be awesome at it! Happy New Year!
Jenn V. says
Kelly, Congratulations on your new job! You will be so wonderful at it. You are so encouraging to people. You have already helped so many! Love and hugs.
Sally says
Hi Kelly, Congrats on all your accomplishments in 2010! Your new job sounds way cool. I look forward to meeting you in 2011 at the WAPF conference in TX.
Lisa @ Real Food Digest says
Hi Kelly,
I’m so excited about your new nutrition consultation job!! I look forward to seeing what you’ll share with us in 2011 – Happy New Year!