The year of being 21 turning 22. I once remember asking my sister what her favourite age was, and she specifically recalled 21...and I think I will say the same but maybe more so to being 21 and 12 months!
January - The Engagement
2012 started off with the celebrations of my sister and her boyfriends engagement. I will apologise to them both now for not congratulating them as I should have. Seeing my sister so happy and excited to start a new chapter, made me sad because it felt like an end of an era. Looking back and looking now at their relationship, I see that they are very well suited for each other and very much in love. They bring out each others best qualities, and I am now looking forward to a new era. When will we hear the little pitter patter of footprints?! I predict 2014!!
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| January : The Ring. |
February - The Break Up
Unfortunately February 2012 saw the break up of my sister and her fiance.....just kidding. No, No. It was the break up on my part. University romances. What do you think of them? Destined for great things, or disaster? I will let you decide!
March - Friendships
After breaking up, what do you do? Being lonely vs Make new friends? Or put more effort into old friendships which were forgotten in the mist of being in a relationship. All I can say is Thank You.
April - Bolton
Six whole weeks in Bolton, with no internet and BOILING hot water. How would you cope? Well, eating Easter eggs, and revising for exams! Oh, and falling in love with Steve Tyler on American Idol.
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| April: Something vaguely attractive....best not to ask! |
May - Twenty Two Years old.
May birthdays are always spent in the library revising for yet more exams. But always celebrated with a post exams party. Was good fun, and saw the end to Year 4 of University.
June - Sofa Days
A bit of a break from the usual university chaos spent most of my time sitting on the sofa doing what normal students do. Which is....not much! How can you make a dinner from super noodles, yoghurt and cheese? Well, quite easily - put it all in a pan.
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| June: Real Students - spent 3 days watching Call the Midwife. What fun! |
July - Third Time Lucky.
Passed driving test. Thank goodness for that! 3 minors baby.
August - Sun, Sea and Aqualand.
Holiday to Portugal with sister and two girlies. What fun we had dropping emotions into the ocean and watching the portuguese version of the Olympics. Well done Team GB. You did just great!
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| August: Enjoying a beverage in the Algave. |
September - Year 5
Oldest kids in the school. Year 5 - supposed to know it all. But do we? I've become good at acting intelligent but secretly all I am thinking about is Strictly and baking cakes!
October - Work, Work, Work and a little fun.
'With finals looming....', 'It is important to know for finals....' 'Have you started revising yet?'
Oh my goodness. The hype of finals. Please....lets talk about what you had for dinner last night, or if you saw EastEnders, or tell me what colour socks you are wearing. Just something more lighthearted purlease!
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| October: A little fun....Neil Armstrong inspired cocktails. RIP Neil. |
November - Blackburn
How to do you cope in Blackburn for EIGHT week with no internet and warm water? Well, you find the local tax avoiding Starbucks with free wifi, and become regulars, making one cup of tea last 4 hours. Blackburn you were good fun, but eight weeks is quite enough thank you.
December - Christmas Finals
First Christmas without my sister. Second Christmas without a stocking. Third Christmas playing carols with the Salvation Army. And hopefully the last Christmas having to revise for exams!
Oh, and did I say that the WHOLE of 2012, has been to organise a wedding to beat Prince William and Princess Catherine. That's rights, there is going to be fanfares, speeches galore and of course a lotta lotta cake. Excited is an understatement. Which reminds me I need to put in my order for personalised velour tracksuits...Bride To Be...Maid of Honour. |
| December: 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' |
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| December: Seaside Christmas |
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| Whatever William and Kate can do....we can (attempt) to do better! |
Final note....
Some say when you are young you are care free. I can't be too care free as I have a responsibility to keep my two goldfish alive. However 2012 has been a year where I have gained a true appreciation for the things that really matter. I hope I haven't taken for granted those around me that continue to support and care for me. Similarly although I wish I would happily fit into a Size 12 jeans and that I could run a mile without breaking into a sweat... this is probably the best its going to get!
Thank you 2012.
