I haven't been reading, it's true. Well... I have and have not. I only managed to read 32 books this year! However, I have been reading (slowly) and really loved a few novels that I just never managed to write about. I think everyone understands this predicament.
There's a time when you run out of words to say about a novel you've read. Or a moment when you just can't muster the energy after a long day to sit and summarize a plot and then create something that resembles an opinion. It was both of these things. I just couldn't write another post. I couldn't.
I miss the blogging community and still like to read posts (but maybe never comment). I like to follow along on Twitter, and note all the books you're currently reading, or eyeing, so that I'm always in the loop.
2013 was a whirlwind. So much changed. And even though this blog suffered, I know I can always come back and say hello.
Here's a year in photos to celebrate the changes!
1. I launched my own photography business: bethpriddy.com
3. My brother and sister-in-law tied the knot. They are the best.
4. J and I agreed to share a life together. We're obviously crazy.
5. One of my best friends welcomed her first child!
6. I moved to Chicago. J, of course, did too.
7. My entire family stayed at the beach for a week. It was AMAZING.
9. I was hired to shoot Renegade Craft Fair Chicago!
10. I toured the midwest to see what the fall was like. (This was in Michigan.)
11. I traveled back down to Atlanta four times, after moving in September,
before the new year to visit everyone I love. These are my lady friends.
12. We decided that Nashville is where we'll be headed next to start our own family.
2013 was good to me and I can't wait to see what the new year has in store! Happy New Year, everyone!!!
2014, let's do this!
Happy New Year, Beth!! I loved the photos documenting all the exciting changes in your life - they were fantastic! And, I totally understand about not posting about books - I've been going through the same thing recently (it happens). Enjoy the new year and all of the excitement it will bring :)
ReplyDeleteNadia,
DeleteYou are the sweetest! I miss our chats on Twitter! I hope 2013 has been good to you. I did join a book group up here and am having a great time reading with some fun ladies. Hopefully that'll get me back into it. I was just about to read your best of 2013 book review. Have a Happy New Year!
Congratulations on a great year, Beth! I hope you'll share more book insights if you have time next year. Happy 2014!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope to do so as well. I do miss it! Happy 2014 to you!
DeleteWhat a lovely, moving post, Beth! I'm so happy for you and how everything is doing for you, you and J totally deserve it.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Elena, Always the sweetest! Happy New Year to you! Can't wait to see what it has in store for you.
DeleteThese shots are all so great! Clearly you should have your own photography business. And congrats on all of these wonderful additions/decisions/events in your year - sounds like a great one. Also, being from Michigan originally, I'm quite partial to the Midwest in the fall. How nice to take a tour!
ReplyDeleteAnne,
DeleteI can't believe you're blogging as much as you are with the little one! Impressed!! And thank you so much. It was and will continue to be great. Michigan and Wisconsin are two of my favorite states! So beautiful.
Oh and Nashville sounds like the perfect city, I'm dying to visit it.
ReplyDeleteWell.. I'll be there in two years so just saying... :)
DeleteBeautiful photos! I'm glad everything is going so well for you, even if I miss your blog posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leah! You've had some big changes to I know. Hoping to get back on and comment occasionally, but we'll see!
DeleteI love these photos. So beautiful. It looks like you had a great year. I miss your blog posts but it's not good to blog when it's no fun. I would like a few updates about how all your wedding stuff is going, if you felt like sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Alley, Thanks so much!! I actually totally scraped the wedding idea and have decided on something different. I'll share in a longer post when we've finally told everyone in our families. I'm sure you can already guess though. Happy New Year to you! I also love seeing how the wedding planning is going for you and the conversation on your blog about wedding issues no one ever talks about. It's interesting.
DeleteCongrats on having a great 2013! Your photographs are beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful 2014!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alice! Happy New Year to you!
DeleteHappy New Year, Beth! It's great to get an update from you--I'd been wondering how things were going for you in Chicago. Love your photos!!
ReplyDeleteBeth, Thanks so much! Chicago is great aside from all the snow that just keeps appearing in our yard! It's nice to see but not nice to trudge through! Happy New Year to you! I have some wedding updates that I'm sure you'll enjoy coming soon!
DeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous way to remember 2013. You had a wonderful year and your pictures are beautiful. Congratulations on your 2013 and I wish you and even better adventure in 2014.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carl!! Your RIP challenge is the only thing that's been getting me back on my own blog! I anticipate it so much every year, and just realized that this October will be my 4th time participating. Crazy. All the best wishes in 2014 for you and your family!
DeleteHappy New Year! It sounds like 2013 was a big, exciting year -- and I hope 2014 is just as wonderful and adventurous for you (and J!). I miss the book reviews, of course, but always love to see your photography. The hubs got me a decent camera for Christmas so I'm starting my own education in that world... I'm currently working on just making the thing focus. One thing at a time, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more photos and the occasional update here, whenever the mood may strike you!
Kerry, Thanks!! 2013 was pretty crazy, but I'm glad I was able to keep up with everyone on Twitter. It's nice to talk to book friends and see how life is going. I hope to return to books every now and again so that I don't abandon the space forever.
DeleteWhat kind of camera did you get?? It's really fun once you get a hang of all the settings and what not. You'll get it in no time!
It's a Canon EOS Rebel T3i. So far I have figured out how to make it take pictures with flash and without, and usually I can focus it (it does have an auto-focus option, but I'm trying not to rely too much on that). Lots of learning ahead of me, I'm sure, but I'm very, very excited!
DeleteHappy New Year! Beautiful pictures and congratulations on starting your photography business! The photos are just gorgeous! I had a whirlwind year as well and blogged a handful of times because I welcomed my first child. Thus, reading hit the wayside, along with blogging and commenting. I plan to pick it back up a little more this year. I see you're reading The Goldfinch, and that is one I cannot wait to pick up!
ReplyDeleteNatalie,
DeleteThank you! & Oh wow! Congratulations! I've been so out of the loop. You must be incredibly busy!! The Goldfinch is really good but I've stopped for a bit to read The Lowland for a book club I'm in. I can't read two books of that nature at the same time - way too much heartache. It's really good from what I've read so far. I'm interested to see what you think when you do. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Beth! Gosh, your photos are just gorgeous! If you lived closer (or even in the same country - haha), I'd totally hire you to do my maternity photos.
ReplyDeleteI totally hear you on the posting about books thing - I can't even remember the last time I properly "reviewed" a book, but I do like staying connected with people's book-reading/buying habits on social media. I think I also read 32 books this year (or maybe it was just 30?). Oh well. Life goes on!
Looks like you had a pretty fantastic year! Best wishes for a great 2014! :)