Happy New Year!

Scott’s and my New Year’s Eve was much more subdued than usual as we enjoyed a small gathering over at BEaLittleWeird‘s house with dinner, boardgames and Xbox.

After Cleveland’s a Plum and @LZone‘s HollaDays Party on Sunday (see their awesome New Year’s Baby snowglobe on the left) and a very early wakeup Monday morning, I was in the mood for only a couple glasses of bubbly last night.

The upside to this is that I woke up refreshed and ready for the new year this morning.

It’s a good start especially since readiness is my theme for 2013.

I was recently reading about Ohio EMA’s Resolve 2B Ready 2013 campaign – simple resolutions that incorporate smartphones and other technology into emergency preparedness plans. (Learn more by downloading FEMA’s app or visiting ready.gov/resolve)

Image Source: ready.gov/resolve

It made me consider whether I was ready for what 2013 will bring in all areas of my life. I’m happy to say I at least feel more ready than in years past thanks to spending much of my holiday downtime prepping for a few of my larger goals.

When it comes to my blog, I’ve been planning what new adventures I want to go on.

Sure, 2012 was a blast – chairing Jump Back Ball and an awesome 30th birthday were two highlights I’m particularly grateful for. But I’m ready to throw a few new experiences into the mix.

Last month one of my favorite Cleveland food bloggers Bite Buff asked for recommendations for her 2013 To Dine list — new-to-her restaurants that she’s going to explore throughout the year.

I love Bite Buff’s adventurousness in doing this each year – I’ve tried more than a few new restaurants thanks to her reviews.

And this year I was especially inspired by her call for reader recommendations.

So I’m taking a page out of her book and asking for suggestions on local attractions to clue into.

Although I have a few ideas in mind, I know there are plenty more out there.

If there is a museum, attraction or Cleveland experience I haven’t written about that you think I should, leave a comment or email clueintocleveland (at) gmail (dot) com. 

Nearby roadtrip ideas are also very welcomed.

Thanks for being a part of the last year with me and I hope 2013 brings you joy, success and fulfillment!