A giveaway for you.

It's difficult to even put the words together:  I want to say thank you. Thank you for getting me through the last 10 1/2 months.

I credit blogging and the gym for getting me through this deployment.  One million and ten percent.  Blogging and the gym.

I mean, ice cream helped.  But it wasn't enough to get me out of bed in the morning.

Thank YOU, friends.  It may not seem like you've done much.  But just knowing that you've been reading along is one of those little things that has kept me getting out of bed each day.

I would not, for anything, relive 2012.  It's been annoyingly lonely.  Tiresomely draining.

But you know what happened?  I discovered the world of blog friendships.  Friendships that feel as real as anything I've ever known.  Girls and women out there who are supportive, and caring, and funny.  I love and appreciate you all so much.

The only thing I can do to show my gratitude is a giveaway.  So...

Designed in Palmer, Alaska!

Made right here, by my neighbor.

One lucky, thoughtful, caring reader of Kristin's kNook will receive an Alaska Chicks headband, a pair of handmade earrings, and a $10 Starbucks gift card.

And while I'm not normally a fan of giveaways that force you to follow the giver, this giveaway is in appreciation of my readers.  So yes, you has gots to be a follower.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway starts today, 11/5, and ends Monday, 11/12.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 13th!

Because I do really, really love y'all.  I don't care what anyone says:  I couldn't have done this last year without you.

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