2021 In Review

I don't know if a year has ever flown by, and also dragged by at the same time as much as 2021. It's quite a phenomenon. For better or worse, 2021 is coming to an end, so I wanted to write a blog summing up by thoughts on how the year has gone. Also, if you have been following this blog for awhile, you may recall I set some goals for myself at the beginning of 2021. We are going to revisit those at the end of this blog and see just how well I did.

Personally, it was a stressful year. My day job takes a toll on me as the year goes on, and this was probably my most stressful year to date in that regard. My wife was unfortunate enough to suffer significant car accidents in back to back months, suffering a serious concussion in the second. To make matters worse, she required abdominal surgery a few weeks ago, but is now on the mend and doing well! 

Professionally, the year was obviously highlighted by the release of my debut novel, The Path of the Rawl Wielder on September 28th. Honestly, I still wake up every day astonished at the level of support the book has received. If you have purchased a copy, thank you so much! The second installment will be coming soon, so make sure you stay tuned!

Now, let's get to the fun part. How badly did I fail at meeting my goals for the year? It's time to find out!

1. Publish Book 1 of the Thrawll Saga. - BOOM! First goal met!
2. Have Book 2 of the Thrawll Saga edited and prepared for a 2022 release. - Another success! Book 2 is currently having its cover designed, the last major step of preparation. We are well on schedule for a spring release.
3. Finish the second drafts of Books 4-6. - Done!
4. Write the first drafts of Books 7-9. - Very much not done! 
5. Outline a book outside of the Thrawll Saga. This may end up being a Nano project in 2021 if my previous goals are met. - This is a project which has been pushed to the side for the time being, but I will get back to it.
6. Continue to improve my health. I am down 23 pounds and counting, I would love to lose another 35-40 this year! - We will call this one a mix. I did not lose as many pounds as I would have liked, but have continued to improve my lifestyle. I am exercising with a regular schedule now, which has improved my health significantly! 
7. Manage my time more efficiently. - Considering this has been my busiest year ever, yet I managed to accomplish more than ever, I think I will call this one a success!
8. Read more! - Yes, I have read more than I have in recent years! If you want to keep up on what I'm reading, make sure to follow me on Goodreads (link below)!

Overall, I would have to say I am happy with these results! I may follow up with some goals for 2022 in the near future, I am still working on those. For now, I will wrap this up by simply wishing you a happy and healthy 2022. May it be a year to remember (for all the right reasons)!

Until next time,
~Pete

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