And so it is that we say goodbye to the year that was 2011. God it feels great to finally leave it behind. 

I will remember things to cherish and leave all those that will only hinder moving on to a new beginning. I feel very optimistic about 2012 and I feel so refreshed. It’s like breathing new air (ironic since there’s smoke everywhere haha) I am sure though that there will be plenty of things to challenge me this coming year. I hope God will give me plenty of strength to face them all and with this assurance I say: challenge accepted. But for now, I’ll bask in this smoke filled air that brings the smell of a new start. 

Happy New Year! :) 

I leave you with perhaps my favourite version of Auld Lang Syne from Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis.