I've been pretty silent on the blogging front for over a month now because I really needed a break from technology. I spend Monday - Friday, 08:15 to 17:15 in front of a computer so the last thing I want to do is come home and sit in front of my laptop. Like I've said before, I don't want to blog if my heart isn't in the post.
Now the Christmas and New Year festivities are over, I wanted to take some time out and reflect on 2015, as honestly, I'm quite glad it's over. It hasn't been the greatest year for me, my Partner or my family but hey, let's look to the future, right?
Here's a little reflection of 2015:
January - I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I can't remember doing much for my Birthday other than going to Wellsbourne market in the morning and having a takeaway for dinner. The weather was pretty miserable, so I didn't really fancy doing anything!
February - I left my job at Vax towards the end of the month as I really wasn't enjoying it any more. I used to dread going to work every day, so I thought it was time for a change.
March - I landed myself in a job at a Hotel booking company. I thought this was the right decision to make, although it was a slight pay cut. I also went to London to visit my Sister- by myself! This was such a huge thing for me as I never go anywhere by myself and if I do, it's never this far. I thoroughly enjoyed going to see her. This was also the month I found out my sister's partner was planning on proposing to her! Oh and after many months of being in and out of hospital, I found out I have Bile Acid Malapsorbtion.
April - I bought my new car early April. This was quite a quiet month as I was just getting used to my new job and also Devon had not long started his new job too.
May - My sister got engaged on her holiday to Canada/Mexico. Although I'd known about this for a couple of months, I was still so happy for her when she announced it.
June - Me and Devon went on holiday to Tenby for a week. I cannot explain how much I feel at home there, I didn't really want to come back! I also left my job at the Hotel booking agency this month. I ended up spending well over 40 hours a week there, for next to minimum wage. I ended up having to work weekends too, which is something I didn't want to do. I thought, enough was enough, and made the right decision for me and Devon. This is also the month I had my Septum and Daith piercing.
July - My Nephew turned 3 this year and we celebrated with a party. I think I'd blown up about 30 balloons, wrapped so many presents and thankfully, the party was a hit! Me and Devon also celebrated our 3 year anniversary together. I can't really remember doing much for our Anniversary, other than booking tickets to go to Harry Potter World.
August - Me and Devon went to Blackpool. Less said about that, the better! I also changed my hair back in August, I had a full fringe cut, which was a change from the side fringe I'd had since I was about 13. Also, after being in and out of work for a few months, I landed myself in a new job which I actually love.
September - I started my new job properly at Mainstay in September. Little did I know, this would be a job that I grow to love, and still do even now. My team are amazing and have literally made me feel like I've been there for years. Me and Devon also went to the Harry Potter studio tour and I'm not even joking when I say this is one of the best experiences of my life. I also went to see my Sister on the way home, which was nice to have a catch up as I didn't realise I wouldn't be seeing her until December.
October - My Dad had gone into hospital to have his triple stent operation, which unfortunately did not go ahead due to complications. Also, Devon's Grandad passed away mid month, which was incredibly sad and is taking some getting used to. The funeral was lovely, though. (if that's the right thing to say!). This was also the month I stripped my hair dye out and changed to using Henna dye.
November - Sewing took over my life this month. I really got stuck in with using my machine after it being in the box for months. I well and truly have the sewing bug now, which has been made all the worse by having an actual setup now!
December - I passed my probation at Mainstay and earned myself a nice little pay rise. I also had my portfolio changed to Key Clients, which was a huge step for me! Also, Christmas was a nice event this year as I hadn't seen my Sister in a few months and it was nice to have a catch up with her. It was nice having time to spend with my family and Devon over the Christmas period, as life had been a little hectic with work. Also, New Year was absolutely awesome. I spent it in London with Devon, my Sister and her Fiancé, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. And shopping the day after in London with my Sister was amazing, I felt like such a tourist though!
One thing I've really noticed this year is just how much my family "dynamic" has changed. I'm a lot closer to my Sister as I haven't really seen her a lot this year, however I find myself becoming a little more distant from my Parents and other Sister. I'm not sure how/why this is happening and I'm not sure I'm happy about it but hopefully this will change in 2016.
I want to say though, I am in so much more of a better place than I was this time in 2015. Although I'm still battling with my weight and illness, I'm mentally in such a happier place. 2015 was a year of trying to find exactly who/what I want to be and if I'm being honest, I think I'm on the right track.
Much like my last "Looking back" post, it's nice to see how far I've come this year and I hope to grow more in 2016, both with my mental happiness and also my commitment to this blog!
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