2018 has been busy - both as CreativeJax - and as Jackie!
For me, like most of you, there have been some amazing highs, along with some significant lows. Life's like that!
I got an email from Air New Zealand just this week with the above information in it.
2018 sure was a year for travel!
Some were personal trips - Canada, Las Vegas & the Grand Canyon with hubby at the start of the year, Los Angeles and Disneyland with our daughter mid year, as well as other NZ trips with family & friends for a variety of reasons.
Some were Stampin' Up! related trips - On Stages and training days here in NZ and the last big one of the year - the Incentive Trip to Alaska with my sisters in July.
I've loved the flexibility - and opportunities - that Stampin' Up! has provided which has enabled me to clock up those stats.
I expect 2019 to be a lot quieter on the travel front - though of course I'm super excited to be taking hubby on the 2019 Incentive Trip in July to cruise the Greek Isles! We plan on holidaying in Italy while we are on that side of the world. Thank you once again to all who have helped me earn the Trip!
The last 6 weeks have held several of those lows I mentioned.
My dear Mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly at the end of last month.
My own dear Dad has had some significant health events since the beginning of last month, and only yesterday finished a short course of Radiation Therapy.
Again - I've appreciated that my Stampin' Up! business allows me the flexibility to sometimes step back and focus on family when required.
While I had to cancel my annual Christmas Customer Appreciation Event - you know it wasn't because I don't appreciate you!
I have also not been able to send out the last 3 episodes of the 12 weeks of Christmas. Once things have settled a little more - I will send out some other projects.
My thanks to the support and understanding many of you have shown me over these last few weeks - including my wonderful thINK Creative Team Members who have covered for me - you guys rock!
On a personal note, I do hope you get to spend time with loved ones over the Festive Season and that you stay safe.
I'll be with family in Hawkes Bay for Christmas and with friends to see in the New Year.