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| Picture courtesy of the Sunday Mirror! |
And now 2012 is upon us. Whilst we look forward, we also look back at the year that was. Those stories that make the news headlines always seem to contain tragedy - the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan (and the subsequent tsunami in the latter); the Norwegian massacre; the London riots; the eurozone crisis. But 2011 also brought many good news stories - the Royal Wedding of William and Kate; the clean up campaign that followed London's riots; fledgling democracies in the Middle East
For me, 2011 was personally tumultuous, as I decided to end my long term (8 year) live in relationship. It's the main reason as to why I've been neglecting my blog for sometime. For anyone going through the same thing, keep your head held high, it's painful and horrid, but it will get better - that tired old cliche about time being a great healer really is true. The love and support of friends and family has also been incredible, and I salute you all.
So 2012 is the year I please myself. It's when I travel where I want to go, eat out where I want to eat, sleep with whomever I please and generally enjoy myself. It's the year that I take off on the round the world trip I've wanted to do since I was about 18, visiting 14 countries over 5 and half months. I will also be (trying to) concentrate more on my blog, documenting great food, fashion and what makes London such a wonderful place to live in - while I'm still here (I leave in October)!
Thank you to everyone who read my posts in 2011 and I hope you continue to do so in 2012. I wish you good health and every happiness.
