How'd you do 2014!

Goodbye 2013! You left as quickly and dramatically as you entered. It has been a breathtaking 12 months both globally and personally.

The events kick starts with Obama being sworn in as President of the free world for a second term. For the first time in 600 years, a living Pope steps down from his papal duties and forces the appointment of another.

Natural disasters ripped across the globe with record-setting storms wrecking havoc. Not to mention pointless deaths caused by mindless fanatics all using politics and religion for the wrong reasons. We also saw the passing of world leaders like Nelson Mandela.

But we also welcomed a future King and saw incredible acts of humanity though the mentioned tragedies.

In our personal lives, our friends got married, welcomed a newborn or two, bought new homes. We traveled the world-went to pastures new. Did something different for the first time. Danced the night away and drank too much, got into rows and quarrels. We tried to keep up with the new year's list but failed dismally and made up excuses to do it 'tomorrow'. Worked far too much and moaned about it on Twitter and Facebook. Missed a few functions, wished you had done something else. Definitely spent too much money on gadgets, clothes and shoes!

But you know what 2013? Through everything, I'd like to say 'THANK YOU' I'm still here, I have a fabulous family and an amazing bunch of friends. I've made so many new friends along the way. I've moaned and cried and laughed all the same. You were not brilliant but you were sufficient to see me through to 2014.

As a good friend said to me once, the 'world's my lobster'. Beyond bright horizon across the beautiful blue sea, the opportunities are endless.

So 2014 let's see what you got installed for us. I'm looking forward it all! Bring it on..

Sugar and Spice and everything Nice

The seasonal bells of Christmas and the horizon of a new year marks an end to what has been a very eventful year.
There has been lots of fun, excitement, joy and the odd heart-ache. Ying and yang playing their part in our everyday lives, not that we often look at things as they are meant to happen, but my life's philosophy has a lot to do with the saying 'things happen for a reason'- you don't always see the reason but one day, eventually, it will present it self.

So until then just live every minute as it comes, life is far too short to worry and be hung up on the past and 'what could have been' thoughts, they are not worth the time or the energy.

Because, if I had held my self back from doing something for every bad thing that has happened, I  most certainly will not be where I am today. My ever expanding circle of friends keep me going and bring much joy and fun  and I couldn't ask for a more wonderful and supportive family.

All in all 2010 was not bad a year, personally, I can not speak for everyone. I'll do it all again in a heartbeat, no regrets, even the little moments of despair- they are all part of life's rich tapestry!

Best wishes for 2011!

2010, Big Freeze...World in debt..

Welcome to 2010! A decade into the 21st century, "where has time gone" was the most popular quote that friends and family were using towards the tail end of 2009. If i knew how to slow time or even the ability to add a few more precious minutes when struggling to complete all the tasks one sets, I bet the world would be in a much worst state than it already is- I'd imagine.

I must say what a way to start the year too. A nation brought to its knees by heavy snow and ice with temperatures plummeting to a very Arctic minus 22! It was nice to have a bit of snow during the Christmas and New Year holiday's as most of us were probably slumped in front of the television and not really had much plans to go out. There may be some who may have seen the snow as a blessing- an excuse not to go visit the in-laws perhaps (cheeky grin).

Well how the month of January is whizzing by. Mm I'll be done and dusted with NCTJ training soon-SHRIEK!!!!! Shoved into the big wide world. 'Finally' my dad would say.

I think I have also finally made plans to just travel around the British isles and include Scotland and Ireland in to that or yes and Mythical Wales!

A tour round Devon, Cornwall, Brighton and other bits of Sussex while I'm still here in the South. Possibly make a ferry trip to Belfast or Dublin or Both. MM I'm really considering just getting a map and doing things at hock, as if there something that my early life has thought me, even the best laid plans never seem to turn out as you want it to so whats the point of planning everything to the finest detail, raw adventure! it should make for interesting video blogs.

So excuse me for the next 3 weeks while I sit in solitary confinement and be a boffin! Stocked up with coffee, tea and crisps.