I usually tend to do a survey meme about the year, just to, you know, review it all, lay it all out, whatever. This year I’m skimming. Yes, skimming, as in, not much detail, because I’m lazy and don’t want to fill out a meme for the next hour. Also, my present hunger pains are distracting me. Which mean macaroni and Not Actually Cheese for dinner.

Right, so, off we go…

The first three months of the year were ok, then bad, then worse. That’s what happens when your godfather dies, and when you go out with a Serial Dater (someone who goes from one relationship to the next with barely a space between them), so I don’t recommend you do that. You’ll never be enough for a Serial Dater, so don’t bother in the first place. Also, don’t go out with anyone who always brings up their ex-partners. So not fun.

The second trimester was made up of a break-up, my 20th birthday (which ruled), but sadly another death. My dad’s cousin died of cancer. Obviously very sad for the family and those who were close to her.

The third trimester was quite good, with the birth of my niece in August and family-by-marriage, from overseas, coming to stay. I started my course in July. In September I became a vegan (and still am).

The final trimester involved a lot of time in Gisborne and thus a mental health upset for me. I wasn’t feeling too brilliant for a little while, but that soon picked up when I finally moved back to Auckland in December. I also received 88% for my overall course mark, so I was very pleased with that. During this time I finally decided on a study and career path in clinical psychology and started the enrolment process at the University of Auckland.

Much of the last three months have been about moving forward at a faster pace and putting many of my desires into action. 2009 will me more of that.

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I just want to make a quick post about the The Quilting Bee’s Christmas events, which is really only relevant to other Quilting Bee members.

I am seriously behind in adding everyone’s cards to my page, and I still have three cards to make for people. I will have some down time in the coming week which I will use to get all that done, so don’t worry, I’m not ignoring you all! I’m just a slow snail, right now.

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A day late, I know, but yesterday and the 24th were so hectic I didn’t have time to post. I hope you all had a wonderful festive time, whatever holiday(s) you celebrate!

I had a great day yesterday with all my family, and though it was very busy it was one of the best Christmases I’ve had in a long time. This break in the traditions of who’s houses we eat at has been a nice one, indeed. It was also nice to see all my grandparents sit back and relax this year, as they were not hosting any of the meals. A well deserved retirement from Xmas lunch and dinner, I think! Though, of course, we will always miss having it at their places, at least these new traditions do and will continue to mean just as much.

As much as I dislike to to admit this, part of Christmas is about the presents. They don’t have to be in huge numbers or at all expensive, but a little token from one person to the next is perfectly fine. None at all is fine, too, but I think even if I was absolutely dirt poor, I would still find a way to give to those that I am closest to, even if it’s just one tiny cupcake or a heartfelt letter, because it gives me such pleasure. I hope all of my gifts convey how much I love that person and how happy I am that they are in my life.

So, for Christmas I received a few books, including Tatiana’s Table by Paullina Simons; two DVDs (a crafting one and Emma); a dress; a top; a bath bomb; a stoneware oven dish; a ticket to see Kings of Leon in March; knitting needles (they’re pink!); some money from various people; a couple of gift certificates and…let me think…I think that’s all. No, wait, some chocolates! I love everything!

Now, the food, it was really good. My vegetable loaf turned out great and was perfect for lunch, and the stuffed mushrooms were great as well, though I want to work on the recipe more. I am actually thankful there was so many dishes I don’t eat, otherwise I would have overeaten very badly! One of the good things about veganism are family gatherings with a lot of non-vegan food, so when you don’t want to overeat, you only take/make as much as you want to eat! After that you just stop. Haha.

Once again, I hope you all had a lovely day.

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