Another year done

Two thousand and thirteen is just a handful of hours away from being another year in my rear view mirror as the countdown continues onto midnight. I have been meaning to write this post for a few days now as part of the aftermath of another festive season, but due to sickness and writer's block I couldn't quite muster up the ability to do so. There is no greater prompting than it being the final day of the year to motivate me to put fingers to keyboard. This year was one full of adventures, a birthday milestone and some changes. I revisited fantastic cities with people near and dear to my heart. I got to spend my thirtieth birthday at Disneyland, which was definitely a cool thing to do. I moved house, discovered a deep love of country music and got my last work visa for Canada. These are just the things that pop into my mind as I type, but I know that this year was so much more. I have continued to mould who I am as I tried new things, saw new sights and reaffirmed all of the different ways I enjoy life and how I lead mine. I got to witness my family and friends do some of the same. I want to take this opportunity to remind myself of how fortunate I am to be surrounded by amazing people, who help make me a better person by just knowing them. Gosh the ending of another year and the beginning of the next sure can have a profound effect on a person as feelings of nostalgia are stirred up. Life has been good to me throughout the year, predictability coupled with surprises as the days dropped off the calendar. I would be lying if I didn't say I still have some holes to fill, but even recognising this is half the battle won. It is with these thoughts and feelings that I remember the year that was and look forward to the year that is to come; a year full of endless possibilities, limited only by one's imagination. Plans are already afoot, as I get ready to enjoy more of what I love with the people I love. Two thousand and fourteen has so much potential like each year that has come before it and may just be a game changer!