In honor of 2012

As the start of a new year once again approaches, I am reminded of the intentions I set here not so long ago.

New Years "Intentions" for 2011 (I prefer intention to resolution.)

1. Embrace the quirkiness.

2. Feed the creativity.

3. Fill up on positivity.

4. Enjoy the ride!

Hard to find fault with any of these, and for that reason, I choose to renew these intentions on the advent of 2012. They still feel right to me as I try them on. It is very clear that this is the year that it all comes to fruition, and that I move closer to getting published. The first draft of my current book is nearly complete, and I know that it will soon be time to start the revisions, making it ready to send off for consideration by agent and editor 

alike. Wish me luck.

So as not to make this all about me, I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year. Be safe, be sound and above all be well. Thanks for following me on my journey. Just knowing that you are there inspires me. 

Here's a toast to new beginnings!

See you around.

Happy New Year!

Sincerely, Chris

Christmas 2011

I've really let this blog go stale since my last post, and for that I apologize. Most of my creative efforts over the last few months have gone into my writing, and because there's not much I can show for that, I've not been keeping up with regular contributions to Monkey Pants. I hereby renew my intention, and recommit to summarizing my projects in this blog, both the successes and the missteps.

I look forward to developing Monkey Pants further in 2012. I think that it has considerable potential as a forum for me to share with you the things I am spending my time with, as well as letting you know my thoughts on my creative life, and how I am finding a way to mix the written with the visual.

With that said and out of the way, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! May you rediscover some of the simple magic in this time of the year. Do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to enjoy the many wonders of the season, (I know that I shall.) and remember the reason why we celebrate.

One again, my best holiday wishes to you and yours. See you again around New Year's Day!

The Christmas tree at Woodward Governor in 
Rockford, Illinois. A favorite childhood memory of mine.