Goodbye 2012, bring on 2013

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and hope Santa was really good to you.

On Christmas morning, hubby and I woke at a reasonable time, opened our pressies and started to prepare the Christmas lunch whilst listening to Christmas songs (I was comis chef).  It still seems a bit wrong having Christmas lunch in the garden in 30 degrees (but its lovely).

Later on in the evening, more friends came round, and we ended up playing the 'Hull' version of  Monopoly (lol, I know we're sad!).  After that we dusted off the Wii (and my god did we have a laugh).  Needless to say the Wii is now well and truly back out of retirement.

 

We've watched some great Christmas shows over the festive period including, 'A Christmas with Michael Buble' who had guest stars, Gary Barlow and Dawn French. The final of    Strictly Come Dancing, (OMG how good was that?).  I wished I could dance one tiny bit like them, they are all wonderful, I loved every bit of it!  'Text Santa', 'Downton Abbey', 'Call the Midwife' and the good old 'Royle Family'.

We've caught up with family and friends on Skype which is always great, including my good friend who lost her lovely hubby just a few weeks ago,  she's doing remarkably well, (am so proud of her).  We've definitely all been thinking about him even more over the past few days.  Even today, I was quietly listening to my iPhone when 'Angels' by Robbie Williams came on and the next minute I was sobbing (isn't it strange how something can start you off like that?).  But the 4 us are Robbie fans and we went to see Robbie in Amsterdam a few years ago (and it was quite apt when they played 'Angels' at Dave's funeral).

To Absent Friends

I still find it hard to believe that this time last year the two of them were here in Dubai with us saying goodbye to 2011 and  looking forward to 2012!  (Jesus, life's a bitch!). 

Anyway, less of that, time to look forward and remain positive  I'm looking forward to 2013, I like the sense of renewal and optimism (a fresh start).  I've already made a New Year Resolution (and am DEFINITELY gonna stick to it - I bet you know what it is, lol).

Here's to a promising 2013! Happy New Year everyone!