Another year over, a new one just begun...

With the New Year literally days away, now is the time to start thinking of those resolutions we all begin to reflect on at this time of year. Where we usually see a lot of people pledging January to be a time to get fit, lose weight and stop drinking so much, I am going to take a different approach. Instead of making promises to myself about losing a few pounds I have decided 2013 is going to be a year of gaining more….and no, I don’t mean on the scales!

When I started writing this blog just over a year ago, I never imagined I would get such a great response. All the lovely comments, followers, page views and support I have received has made me realise just how important writing is to me. It’s the one thing I am truly passionate about and if I had the opportunity to do it more often, I wouldn’t even hesitate to take it.

I will therefore be focusing more on making my writing dreams come true. I don’t envisage it to be easy, but if the support you have given me continues and I gain more of that over the next 12 months, it will make it so worthwhile. I have many ideas and plans on how to go about it, but I won’t be able to do it without you. That’s why I’m inviting you to join me on my journey and encourage me to fulfil my aspirations, and who knows, this time next year I could have a very exciting story to write about!

Wish me luck…

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

So the official countdown to Christmas has now begun and people everywhere are relishing in the fact that it’s ok to eat chocolate before our cornflakes in the morning! Decorations are going up, streets are being illuminated with colourful lights and even better, the big red Coca-Cola lorry is actually visiting towns around the country this year…can it get any better?

Oh yes it can! This weekend, my friends and I decided to savour the spirit of the festive season and take a trip to London and visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. I cannot even begin to tell you just how much fun it was. From the moment we entered, we were greeted with an array of beautifully decorated huts selling a variety of craft items, food and of course, Mulled Wine.

Walking around there was so much to take in. Lots of fairground rides and stalls, live music, and bigger attractions including the Ice Age 4 Rink, Magical Kingdom, Zippos Circus and a Giant Wheel. Although these require tickets on entry, it didn’t stop us enjoying ourselves.

Wondering into the Bavarian Village, we found ourselves amongst a mass of people in a huge German Beer House, enjoying Stein beer, wine and cider in a laid back, social atmosphere. The highlight of the day, without a doubt, went to the live entertainment laid on by my new guilty pleasure, otherwise known as Mikey-Mike. Straight out of Tenerife, this singer had everyone eating out of his hands serenading us with a variety of Soul, Motown and Reggae. His banter along with some cracking song choices made him hit with everyone there. It was only when he had us all dancing to Gangnam Style at 4.45pm on Saturday afternoon that I realised what an absolute legend he is!

There is so much to do there, and if you get a chance to go, take it because it’s worth it and when it’s free entry, you can’t really say no. Suitable for all ages, I can honestly say, it is something everyone will love and will no doubt get you ready for Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Enjoying the festivities