Happy New Year!
I’ve had a bit of a blog break over the festive season due to wanting to prioritise partying rather than sitting in front of a screen.
The break has been good, and I have also managed to get 2 essays done pretty quickly when we have not been walking, eating, drinking, unwrapping presents, drinking, eating, partying, watching pantomimes, playing games, drinking some more, eating a little, attending church, eating again, celebrating, drinking more, watching fireworks, laughing and laughing some more.

I have enjoyed the Christmas break. There have been many highlights:
the look of joy on peoples faces as they opened presents
food
the post Christmas walk
pantomime at the Barbican …. he’s behind you
new years eve Italian style
New Years day breakfast
People have been great, and some have been very creative in presents.

But this is now 2008!
Tomorrow I am back at work with millions of others.
I could look back on the year, but I want to look ahead.

2008 … the year of Hope.
I hope the church rise to the challenge to bring hope this year rather than complain.
For us 2008 will be a year of change in so many ways.
I have dreams for 2008.
Some big, some little.
Some totally in my control, others not.
All important.
2008 will also be a year of painful anniversaries for family and friends alike.
It’s not all going to be rosy!

I’m making no resolutions this year, just a commitment to myself to be realistic and keep my promises which probably means I will have to say ‘no’ every now and again!

Whatever happens, 2008 is going to be a year of opportunity.
We can look back and regret, or we can look forward and grasp the opportunities that arise.
Here’s to looking forward.