Back on the blogwagon (for now)...

This blog has died a death in recent times. I suppose I could never decide which direction to take it in. It could have become focused on bellydance or tea & cakes or science - all great loves of mine. However, I don't think I have the dedication (or time) to keep thinking of things to post on a single subject. Maybe, the blog just has to be a little of everything, depending on what takes my fancy in the moment. I have a tendency to make posting on the blog a chore as well. I need to get away from feeling that I need to write an essay, instead being content to just post a photo or a few sentences.

I had a lovely, relaxed Christmas and Hogmanay despite it being a bit of a damp squib in some respects. G was ill and is probably one of a few individuals who lost weight over the festive period. Thankfully, he got better in time to enjoy some of the holidays. Hogmanay was probably quieter than we've ever had, but I feel it was what we both needed.

So, 2012. The wedding now seems iminent (and it is). I could pretend it was ages away when it was 2011! Lots to do and think about, but we seem to be fairly organised on the whole.

I can't write a post without mentioning our new obsession - Skyrim. G bought me the game for Christmas and we both love it. It's just a gorgeous looking game, right down to the last detail. *sad confession time* We takes turns at playing - I do magic and he hacks at things with a big sword!

P.S. The photo is of Panpepato ("peppered bread"), an Italian delight I made to share at Christmas. It's so rich and lovely that you only need a tiny piece!

Welcome 2010!

Ten days into 2010 already! I had a lovely Christmas and New Year with plenty of eating, drinking and merriment.

On a personal level, 2009 was one of the nicest, most-contented years I've had in a long time. I found a job that I am really enjoying, which has made a huge difference to my life. I had a fabulous holiday which surpassed every expectation. I also started ATS dancing again and discovered a wonderful and friendly community of very lovely ladies.

So, what would I like from 2010? I'm not sure really. I'd like to get my driving licence, but I still have doubts about my ability to keep my nerves in check. I plan on doing loads more dancing! I'd like to do more walking/trekking too. I'm not sure we'll get as far as Peru this year, but there are plenty of lovely places in the UK to keep us amused. I'm also aiming to get a lot more of the flat decorated. It would be nice for it to be completed at least few months before we decide to move elsewhere! Hmmmm, I think that's enough to keep me busy!

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009

Happy New Year all! We had a bit of an odd Hogmanay this year. Graeme's friends are staying as usual and we all decided we didn't want to stress of struggling into the centre of London again. Instead we went up the road to the roundabout at the top of the hill where you can see the London Eye! Unfortunately, it was a bit hazy so we didn't see much but there were loads of fireworks going on over Putney, which was nice. Admittedly, it was so chilly we didn't spend too long outside before heading back to the flat to enjoy some champagne!

2008 gave me:

• a new job. So much better than the old one but still not 100% what I need. Nicer workplace + nicer management = much less stress!
  
• a new flat and a mortgage to go with it (eek!)
  
• a trip to Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro
  
• Chai Lattes and the best Yule Log ever (Waitrose patisserie)
  
• four less teeth than I started the year with!

Aims for 2009:

• to do some soul searching and come up with a proper career plan


• to learn to ski


• to go somewhere really special for my 30th birthday


• to improve my bellydancing significantly


• to write a diary again - started this one already!