As 2012 is steadily dawning on the edge of the oddly mild Decemeber which we've experienced, thoughts have turned to the fact a whole new year is approaching. It's suddenly struck me that 2011 will never again occur, it will fade into the history books as the year that Bin Laden was assasinated, that Kim Jong Il died, and that Fenton the deer chasing dog went viral on a little website called YouTube. A year seems like a lifetime but it's a grain of sand in the scheme of things. Everything and nothing can change at any given point. Where you started 2011 will not be where you ended it.
Resolutions are made every year without fail, by millions of people across the world, promises to join a gym, to find a sensible boyfriend and to save 20% of their wages each month. We make resolutions which we think will make us happier, and that that will make us better people. But why does that have to start on January 1st? Be honest, will cutting down chocolate, or buying fewer pairs of shoes really turn you into Ghandi? Instead, be the change you want to see in the world. Time waits for nobody
One of my closest and very talented friends wrote thisVicky at Bobby Six. It contains a review of 2011, in albulms, gigs and books. See whatcha think, and if you wish, mock her about dying her hair green.
So this my friends, is my own review of the year, combined with my Resolutions
2011 Accomplishments
1. In March I became a Godmother to the most incredible little boy.
1. In March I became a Godmother to the most incredible little boy.
2. April saw my squad land 2nd at Cheerleading University Nationals and 1st Place in Level 3 in Cheerleading. It was my last year on a squad I'd been on for three years, and our first year as a Level 3 team. That weekend was one of my favourites of my whole time at uni, friendships were formed and strengthened and those girls were the best part of it.
3. That combined with our 6 other trophies from 2010-2011 saw us be named as Club of the Year at the University Sports Awards, a massive deal for a sport which isn't considered to actually be a sport.Two fingers up the Netball squad also helped. hahaha
4
.I graduated uni in July with a First, and landed a first in my dissertation. 3 Years of work came out winning, and I managed to walk across the stage in a pair of ridiculous hees without stumbling.
5. In September I somehow got my ideal job, working in a school located in a deprived area of where I live, working with a child with various special needs. She is incredible, and my class of thirty, are so lovely, passionate and hilarious. I genuinely look forward to each day at school, they astound me.
Resolution Number 1-
Say yes to anything which presents itself as an opportunity for laughter and happiness.
2011 Albums of the Year/
1.
Adele -21
2.Ed Sheeran- +
3. Charlie Simpson- Young Pilgrim
4. James Morrison- The Awakening
5. Ron Pope- Whatever It Takes
2.Ed Sheeran- +
3. Charlie Simpson- Young Pilgrim
4. James Morrison- The Awakening
5. Ron Pope- Whatever It Takes
Resolution 2
Don't be afraid of what comes next
2011-Films of the Year
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Don't be afraid of what comes next
2011-Films of the Year
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2. The Hangover 2
3. Friends with Benefits
4. New Year's Eve
5. The Inbetweeners Movie
Resolution 3
Be less quick to anger, and avoid/ignore those who are vexious to the soul.
Highlights of 2011
1. Charlie Simpson, Concorde 2 Brighton- In October I grabbed one of the most beautiful people ever, headed down to the front row of Concorde 2 and fangirled over who is in my opinion, a musician with one of the best albulms of 2011. Songs frequently used in Made in Chelsea, Charlie Simpson sounded better live, than on iTunes and in a venue as small as Concorde the fact he made it seem like Wembley was awesome. Helps he's easy on the eye too
apparently i was so close it was almost socially unacceptable...love this pic though.
2.Dance Rivals is a competition held at Uni which sees every sport team choreograph a 6 minute routine to a mashup of songs of their choice to their team's nominated theme. Our theme this year was 'Sleeps and Dreams' Which basically meant I got to dance some awesome choreo to tunes such as, 'Will you go to Bed with Me?' 'Insomia' and Wham!- Wake me up before you go go. It also saw me don a charity shop dress, black wig and dress up in front of 1000 people to become Susan Boyle and mime, 'I dreamed a deam' . Moritfying, but brilliant all at once.
3. Breakfast At Tiffany's- (well, Boltons) After a particularly horrific return for Fresher's week, the next morning, i skipped out of the house where I used to live, called two of the girls and went to a particularly grimy bar and ordered the best Full English my mouth has ever had the pleasure of placing host to. The abuse and banter was as full as my stomach, and I've realised you can only truly be best friends with people you can call a 'cuntsquidge' and laugh about it.
4. Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married, one of my best friends from home, got engaged this Christmas, and I literally couldn't be happier for her, she's been with him for six and a half years, and he is literally perfect for her. She's going to make a beautiful bride, and an incredible wife. You can also count on me to push the rest of the women out my way to catch the bouqet. Bitch pleaseeeeee!
5. David Tennant may literally be the love of my life. So when mumma p suprised me with tickets to see him in Much Ado About Nothing with Catherine Tate this summer, i pretty much creamed myself. I also met the gorgeous man after, when i hung around the stage door like a desperate crazy stalker (which i am) got a signed copy of the play and a cheeky hug and picture. Then my blackberry got stolen and i lost all photographic evidence of it. That month i also went to see Take That's Progress tour. AMAZING.
Resolution 4- Meet Olly Murs/Harry Styles/Dougie Poynter and make them realise they want to marry me....Hey, I'm allowed one ridiculous one surely?
REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO 2012
1. Ed Sheeran 20th January- with my best friend in the entire world
2. New York 11-17th February
3. Ron Pope 20th February with the Eastbourne girls
4. Summer holiday
5. Em's wedding
so 2012, hit me with your best shot. Bring. It. On. I'm ready for you.
Be less quick to anger, and avoid/ignore those who are vexious to the soul.
Highlights of 2011
1. Charlie Simpson, Concorde 2 Brighton- In October I grabbed one of the most beautiful people ever, headed down to the front row of Concorde 2 and fangirled over who is in my opinion, a musician with one of the best albulms of 2011. Songs frequently used in Made in Chelsea, Charlie Simpson sounded better live, than on iTunes and in a venue as small as Concorde the fact he made it seem like Wembley was awesome. Helps he's easy on the eye too
apparently i was so close it was almost socially unacceptable...love this pic though.
2.Dance Rivals is a competition held at Uni which sees every sport team choreograph a 6 minute routine to a mashup of songs of their choice to their team's nominated theme. Our theme this year was 'Sleeps and Dreams' Which basically meant I got to dance some awesome choreo to tunes such as, 'Will you go to Bed with Me?' 'Insomia' and Wham!- Wake me up before you go go. It also saw me don a charity shop dress, black wig and dress up in front of 1000 people to become Susan Boyle and mime, 'I dreamed a deam' . Moritfying, but brilliant all at once.
3. Breakfast At Tiffany's- (well, Boltons) After a particularly horrific return for Fresher's week, the next morning, i skipped out of the house where I used to live, called two of the girls and went to a particularly grimy bar and ordered the best Full English my mouth has ever had the pleasure of placing host to. The abuse and banter was as full as my stomach, and I've realised you can only truly be best friends with people you can call a 'cuntsquidge' and laugh about it.
4. Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married, one of my best friends from home, got engaged this Christmas, and I literally couldn't be happier for her, she's been with him for six and a half years, and he is literally perfect for her. She's going to make a beautiful bride, and an incredible wife. You can also count on me to push the rest of the women out my way to catch the bouqet. Bitch pleaseeeeee!
5. David Tennant may literally be the love of my life. So when mumma p suprised me with tickets to see him in Much Ado About Nothing with Catherine Tate this summer, i pretty much creamed myself. I also met the gorgeous man after, when i hung around the stage door like a desperate crazy stalker (which i am) got a signed copy of the play and a cheeky hug and picture. Then my blackberry got stolen and i lost all photographic evidence of it. That month i also went to see Take That's Progress tour. AMAZING.
Resolution 4- Meet Olly Murs/Harry Styles/Dougie Poynter and make them realise they want to marry me....Hey, I'm allowed one ridiculous one surely?
REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO 2012
1. Ed Sheeran 20th January- with my best friend in the entire world
2. New York 11-17th February
3. Ron Pope 20th February with the Eastbourne girls
4. Summer holiday
5. Em's wedding
so 2012, hit me with your best shot. Bring. It. On. I'm ready for you.
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