Ushering in a new year

2011 came to a close for me in rather a low-key manner in one of the first countries to bid a fond farewell to it. As a result I welcomed 2012 the same way, but I definitely plan on making this year a memorable one. Life is full of possibilities and for me, like so many others I imagine, the end/beginning of a year is always a time for some quiet reflection. While I don't really want to dwell on the what if or could have been, I realise I don't always reach my full potential in life, love and work. So although I haven't gone out of my way to make some obligatory or typical New Year's resolutions, I really hope I can go out of my comfort zone and make decisions that lead to happiness and exciting opportunities. For the majority of 2012, well once I hit February 9th, I will be in the last year of my twenties, which may seem a bit depressing at times as no one likes to get old, I will try to only think of the positives and the fun adventures to be had. I am already lucky enough to spend the first two weeks of 2012 with my family and friends in Australia, granted the weather is definitely too hot, but it is a nice feeling nonetheless. On top of this I have Canucks and Lady Antebellum tickets for March so I am clearly off to a good start. Once I get sorted in two key areas of my life that need change, work and a new place to live, then I think the only thing stopping me will be myself. I just need to remind myself I am capable of anything I set my mind to and life has dealt me some pretty great cards, I mean I get to live in lovely Vancouver and I plan on capitalising on this in 2012 once I get back there. Until then I have less than two weeks to be reminded of why I am lucky to be an Aussie with family and friends whom I love a whole bunch whilst keeping out of the sun, starting with Waterworld tomorrow.

2012...