2014....The Year that Was

Being the 1st January, 2015, I thought I would reflect on the year that has just passed. 

This has been a year of surprises and challenges. 

My year started off with a wedding, bringing together all my family for the first time in a very long time. 

I met a cousin, who I now absolutely adore.

I turned my back on a career path I thought I had wanted since the age of 11 and embarked on a PhD, which at my age is a pretty daunting task. 

I graduated, and saw my significant other graduate. 

I started a new career, which has been the most challenging and at times, downright frustrating experience. It has opened my eyes to a world which before I was perhaps ignorant to. 

I moved out of home for the first time, and that in itself has been my biggest challenge, but one that has been worthwhile and rewarding. 

As a self-confessed shopaholic I adopted the motto of "you don't really need it." Much to my surprise it helped, and to the sadness of my wardrobe, I decreased my spending and maximised my savings. 

I travelled (it's a must) and experienced some once in a lifetime experiences. 

All in all, 2014 went way too fast. It was a whirlwind year, with many turns and surprises that I am glad to have experienced, as it has made me stronger and wiser. 

Thank you to all those people who have supported me unconditionally throughout the year. Thank you to all those people who I have met along the way.

Bring on 2015! 

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