I don't know how you feel about New Year. Personally I find it a tricky time of year for various reasons but, as the year ends, a few very brief reflections.
Three good things;
- There have been some great breaks and trips during 2011.The undoubted highlight was cycling the C2C route with a great bunch of people - some photos can be found here. One of the best things I've ever done. Other enjoyable trips were the World Cup Cycling in Manchester and a quick skiing trip, both in Feb, and a beach holiday (a completely new experience!) in late Sept.
- Time with friends - old and new - and family. Really appreciated some quality time with people in 2011 which made realise how fortunate I am.
- Turning 40 - not nearly as bad as it sounds and felt surprisingly comfortable with it!
- work/life balance still wasn't right. It's not that work was awful, but some of things I do in my spare time were too much like work and took too much time. I need more 'life'!
- Not enough time writing. This was most evident in the almost complete lack of blogging in 2011 - something I enjoy but which fell completely off the radar - but not just that. This is perhaps a somewhat poncey regret, but I like words and didn't spend enough time on them in 2011.
- Not nearly enough time with friends and family. These things need time and I didn't make enough of it for them during the year.
Who knows what 2012 will bring, but tomorrow a few forward looking thoughts.
Have a very happy new year.
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