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Okay, I admit, I’m a sucker for holidays–and you (being the perceptive person you are) have probably figured that out. When it comes to ringing in the new year, however, I look less to the celebration-heavy New Year’s Eve and more toward New Year’s Day itself. Maybe it’s because in my younger days, my NYE outings rarely lived up to their hype-or maybe it’s because after a month of traveling from one celebration to another (all of which I enjoy) I crave a relaxing, non-demanding respite. Of course it could also be that January 1 provides us an opportunity to reflect and to learn from our experiences over the year gone by, and allows us the chance to look toward the blank slate before us.

For me, 2010 will be a year focused on growth. I have a number of goals for myself, including a list of inspirational books that I can’t wait to delve into, but mostly I plan to push myself outside the limits of my comfort zone in order to grow as person. As for Lucky Mutt Photography, I definitely have goals to help grow my business, and as I get those things rolling, I can’t wait to share them here.

To those of you who have supported me in starting this business, and those who have welcomed Lucky Mutt Photography into your home and your lives in 2009, I thank you so very much. I look forward to capturing more of your memories, and sharing those bonds between pets and people in 2010.

And because a post with no pictures just isn’t fun, I leave you with two of my favorite pictures of my girl from early in 2009. Two very different images, but both capture her oh-so-well. Have a safe and happy new year–Cheers!