Happy New Year! Another year has come and gone in the world—and also on this blog. In fact, I began writing here more than seven years ago! That being said, I know I have been relatively inactive this past year—I didn’t even write New Year’s Resolutions last year—which I am sorry for. In my defense, this was because I spent so much time this past year working on my new novel. At least I managed to get a few drafts completed.
Even so, one New Year’s Resolution I will make is to re-dedicate myself to this blog. I have missed writing here and, I am sure, at least a couple people (?) have missed it, too. In that spirit, here is a list of trips that I still have to write up:
- Aachen
- Alicante & Tabarca
- Andalucía
- Budapest
- Camino de Santiago
- Düsseldorf & Köln
- Edinburgh
- Gran Canaria
- Jaca
- Milan & the Lago di Como
- Murcia & Elche
- Rhine Valley
- Vienna
Yes, it has been a productive travelling year. If 2023 is half as good in this respect, I will be fortunate indeed. I should also add the New York landmarks I visited this past summer:
- Hyde Park & Vanderbilt Mansion
- Lyndhurst & the Untermeyer Gardens
- Olana & Kaaterskill Falls
- West Point
Honestly, if I get through all this writing this year, it will be a miracle. But, somehow, I am feeling optimistic.
There are also lots of books I hope to read, much too many to name. Aside from these literary labors, I hope to continue practicing guitar and learning German. A more lucrative job would be nice, too. The most intimidating goal of all, however, is to finally run a full marathon. I took the plunge and signed up for the Madrid marathon in April. Wish me luck.
Lotz in Translation 