Some time ago, I announced on MacDesperate I would quit. I recently bought an iMac and everyone else on MacDesperate already achieved their goals some time ago, so it's time to move on. Read my closing note here!

Some of you might have noticed that MySimsNetwork is redirecting to SimsNetwork these days. This is no error. I am closing the MySimsNetwork website and merging the content with SimsNetwork. It just saves time. Also, MySimsNetwork didn't have enough visitors to keep it open as a separate website.

SporeNetwork is next. I already closed the forums. They have already been merged in August of this year with SimsNetwork, like the members. In 2012 I will also close SporeNetwork. I will merge the news and goodies with SimsNetwork. The domain will then just redirect to the Spore content on SimsNetwork.

All of these sites closing. Am I even keeping something open? Why sure. I still have this blog including my 365 project, photography gallery and my traditional work. And on Miss Design I will update on a regular basis with my digital work, projects, wallpapers, icons et cetera.

In case people are wondering about Retro Hugs: I am still working on that. I have a lot of stuff to buy before I can start. I think it will open in 2012. It's not a forgotten project for sure.

My blog might change in 2012. And SNW will see a lot of positive changes. I missed working on SNW so I'm just glad I can easily update it now and slowly I will work on completing the website. I also promised Junior to spend more time on his Juniorwood blog. So keep an eye on that one as well.

This is a teaser image. Click to see the full image together with a nice story!

There are so many things I would like to do, and so many things I just have to do. Here is part 1 of my resolutions list for 2011!

1. I'm actually supposed to work on the new website for Fanfare Eendracht Baarlo in December of this year. I did go there to talk to them about the possibilities and everything, but I haven't gotten a mail yet with the instructions. I don't want to rush them. If I am not working on this in December, I'll either spend more time with my family and take some rest. Or I'll work some more on the projects below!
2. I've been working on the new SNW for ages. It's not that it's taking me forever, but I've always got a ton of other things going on, whether I want to or not... But in the beginning of 2011 it's really time! I'm finishing some things at the moment and we will go online with the all new look very soon!
3. As for MySimsNetwork, this one will also be changed, but I'm not telling what I'll be changing. Just wait and see.
4. I have to "upgrade" SporeNetwork to suit the new DarkSpore game coming up. I might be working with some other people on this. Either way, I'm going to make some changes to the current website. The Spore section will remain as it is, but the layout has to be a bit of a mix between these games.
5. I have to update MacDesperate again, with new wallpapers. And I also need to post about the new collections of bags!
6. I will probably start a lipedema website next year, in collaboration with someone currently in medical school learning to be a dermatologist. It's something I have to do for myself and my fellow lipedema patients.
7. Last in this list is RetroHugs. Depending on whether or not I'm going back to college, I will be opening my RetroHugs scrapbooking website. I will sell (and offer some free) scrapbooking sets on this website. Sets (kits) I make myself. So initially everything will be digital. But I will also open up a shop, eventually, where I'll be selling items with my own designs.

So that's all for today. These are a couple of projects I have planned for 2011! I hope you are as excited as I am!

Both ChEeTaH and Paul blogged yesterday, and I haven't done this myself in a while. I just forgot and was busy, as usual. I will keep this blog post short, I don't feel like spending another hour on writing when I should be working.

First a quick note to tell you I uploaded pictures of Seth cuddling Junior (so incredibly cute) and Seth attending Sint Maarten (St. Martin's Day). You can view the pictures on my gallery, just click the photograph below. You will need to login in order to see the pictures of Seth. I don't feel like uploading all of my son's pictures out in the open. If people are really interested in seeing them, they can sign up and sign in. Once they have signed up, I will check who it is and approve the membership.