Centre Parcs 2012....

I had a lovely weekend at Centre Parcs, Longleat. We went for my friends birthday for the second year running and I can't wait to go back. Here are a few photos from the weekend. I didn't get to take nearly as many as I wanted...as usual!

The Plaza

The pool is fabulous and we had so much fun on the slides. The outdoor pool is heated and the rapids are brilliant fun!

The pool from the outside

From the cabin

Mini Golf!!

My destination this weekend...

I can't wait. It'll be my second time going and hopefully the first of a few visits this year! xx

This new year....

2012 has begun and for the first time I really have high hopes for this year. I have a feeling this is going to be a good year.

I am not usually one to make resolutions if only because it seems a little pointless. They are never kept, even with the best intentions. Having said that, I do have a few things I really want to do over the next year and it only seems fitting that I write them down here. Maybe it will mean I actually stick to them this time....

(By the way, these are in no particular order)

1. To get back to my healthy eating and exercise. Yes I know this is a cliche and everyone puts fitness on their resolution list but I really want to keep up with my fitness and get my weight training back on track.

2. My coursework is going to take up so much of my time and I really want to make sure I can get the best mark possible. I have neglected it over Christmas and I know it's going to be hard going over the next few weeks while I catch up and get my next assignment in. I have so many more distractions now but I really want to make sure I can knuckle down properly.

3. This year I want to put more effort into my crafts and baking. Its something I really enjoy doing and I really believe that we should put just as much effort into the things we enjoy as we do in our work.

4. Finally, I want to get some of my debt cleared. I dont have a lot but I have neglected it. I have a few credit cards that could so easily be cleared in a few months if I start putting some money aside. I could save myself a lot of money a month in the long term. It's one of those things I should have done years ago but could never be bothered!!

I think thats everything. I am sure I will think of some more but I have listed the most important for now. Al that is left is to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2012!! Xx

Time to celebrate....

As it's the last day of the year, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back over 2011; or at least the last quarter if it. I'm not usually one to reminisce and I am certainly not the kind of person who makes resolutions but this year is different. A few things have happened over the last few months that I am really excited about so it seems fitting to do a little summary if you will.

The year didn't exactly start off with a bang. It was much like any other. Going to work, worrying about money and the usual rubbish. I was lonely in truth. Yes, I had friends and family but I wasn't overly happy and I think I was just going through the motions of day-to-day life. In September, I made the decision to do more with this blog; to keep a journal of my life and for the most part I managed that. Yes over the past month I have neglected it slightly but there are good reasons for that!

I started my teaching assistant course in October  and started volunteering at the local school every Thursday. It is honestly the best thing I have ever done and although I will be slightly panicked going back to it in the New Year (I have so much to do!) I know I will enjoy it all the more.

In November I started seeing a guy at work. Emelyn asked me out very randomly one day over email. It has been 6 weeks and I couldn't be happier. I got to meet his little girl over Christmas and she is the sweetest thing, next to my nieces of course! I was so worried she wouldn't take to me but it seems she has and I love it. I am actually really happy and we have even talked about moving in together maybe in the summertime.

The year may not have started out particularly exciting but it certainly is ending on a positive. For the first time in a long time the New Year is full of so many possibilities and even though I will turn 30 in 2012 (!) I am so excited to see what it will bring. :) xx