Another year and I realise I have continued to be hopeless at keeping any sort of momentum going with this blog. My sister's list of 30 Things to Do Before 30 has inspired me somewhat to give myself a (realistic) blog oal for the year: I've refreshed the look and at the end of every month, I will post something. No promises with regards to quality, and I may even post more than once a month, should I get the notion. But there will be something there for anyone who wishes to read.
I'm full of all sorts of resolutions for 2012. I have to say, the nice way the year has started bodes well for any resolutions: Lots of big fireworks for starters, and I began the year kissing my shiny new husband of, ooh, only 3 days. Before 1st Jan was out we were on a plane to, well, London, but we were on our way to a jaunt in Paris and Antwerp. Around these events was wonderful quality time with friends and family (see the photo links in the post below). The tone has been nicely set and I'm feeling good about this year.
I plan to spend more time enjoying today and looking forward to tomorrow, than dwelling on the past. A better balance of these three is both necessary and achievable for me. Hand in hand with that comes greater decisiveness.
I will worry less about trying to please everyone else. And I'm going to get in touch with and catch up with at least 3 people who I didn't get round to seeing last year. No, these two resolutions do not contradict each other - I will be catching up with people who I want to see and will benefit from seeing. In fact, I moved on that one only just today. I phoned the lovely Emily and I am looking forward to seeing her in March.
I'm also really excited about getting back into study. Ten weeks. That's it. Ten weeks and I'll be a teacher. I've got study to do, placement to complete, and a job to find. Watch this space...
In the midst of all this good-feeling, it was somewhat disheartening to, once again, return from National Park after a stint in the UK. It saddens me that I don't feel 100% happy to be back in the village and house that have, after all, been my home for the past 3 years - that's most of the time I've been in New Zealand now. This village is fascinating in feeling both free-ing and stifling. It is full of lovely people, and provides a comfortable wee lifestyle. But for me, it's too predictable, there is not enough variety, and it's starting to feel stale. So here's to 2012 being the year of spreading wings, one way or the other.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
A whole load of photos
I have just uploaded a whole heap of pictures from the end of 2011 into the start of 2012 to my Flickr page - enjoy!
October - November 2011: Fun and games in and around National Park.
UK Trip 2011-2012: What we got up to with family and friends over Christmas and New Year, as well as getting married (wedding photos will be uploaded separately soon).
Honeymoon: A trip to Paris and Antwerp.
Up North: Tiki-touring around South Auckland and Northland before heading home.
October - November 2011: Fun and games in and around National Park.
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