Farewell 2010

It was the year I made my biggest ever decision; decorated my living room; re-homed two new cats; became the cover designer for a new book; claimed twice (or was that three times?) on my car insurance; said 'hello' again to Towersey festival; reacquainted with some wonderful old friends; taught year 6 to sing in three part harmony and made my first trip to Padstow for Mayday. It's mostly been a good one. The year ahead has one main target, same as every year; this time I have no choice but to meet it.

Happy new year one and all. I hope it brings you health, wealth and most importantly, happiness. x

Happy New Year

2008 has been a bit of a mixed bag for me. I have had some great moments; creative arts week was a fabulous work highlight, as was accepting my new job and I am really looking forward to starting that in January. There have also been some real lows, especially seeing some of my friends go through very difficult times in different ways. To these friends in particular I send my love and wishes for a better year in 2009.

And wishes for my 2009? I hesitate to make resolutions as they inevitably end up broken or forgotten; I have, instead, a wish for positive fresh starts.

• A fresh start with WeightWatchers and renewed commitment
• A positive start in my new job
• A year of good health (following nasty throat infections and 10 months of an inflamed shoulder joint this year)

So with only hours of 2008 left, I would like to wish all my readers a very happy new year and say, may the best of your past be the worst of your future.