November 2013: I volunteered to help a local charity for thanksgiving to clean up a riding school for disabled children.
December 2013: I attend my first ever blogger event hosted by Next store, thought I did not blog about it on this blog I shared it on A July Dreamer. And attend another event for 'The princes' charity' hosted by in love with fashion and etailPR.
January 2014: On the 5th day I parted ways with the company I was working for, my dreamer Job was gone and I was devastated.
February 2014: I got my now new dream job, better than I could have ever imagined or even dreamed of. I am got the most devastating message of my life.
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May 2014: We confirmed and booked our family holiday/church convention to Germany, I was so excited this was the first family holiday (though my brother was missing) Mum, Dad, little sister and I went on a holiday in over 15 years.
June 2014: We attended the church convention in Munich Germany (I am still yet to blog about it) and spent a couple days extra enjoying the town and meeting friends.
July 2014: Cancelled my trip to paris and swapped it for something better -my nephew, my brother and his wife brought he down for the weekend and I took him shopping. This was money well spent, last weekend my brother was telling me of how much my nephew loves the trucks I got him. Feeling = priceless and beats paris any day of the week.
August 2014: We celebrated my sister's birthday and I met up with my friends in Sheffield where we partied for 2 nights straight life pros (though being one of the eldest in the group I felt the fatigue).
September 2014: Made my first ever trip to Zambia alone, I bought and paid for my own ticket with my own hard earned cash. I am still very happy about this, my dream of being able to do this has come and pasted and I met with my lovely family and friends so that was a bonus. Also celebrated mum's 50th so proud of this old lady.
October 2014: 1st day celebrated Dad's 51st and though was still in Zambia for most of it but came back to a new house and a new me was born, I have been cooking every day since I returned and I have loved every minute of it. Today I created a totally new recipe of my own and I ain't sick yet (haha). Also we celebrated 50 Years independence and mourned our 5th Zambian President. Happy and Sad times all in one month such is life.
The past eleven months have been a trial but they have also been a blessing in disguise, I will not claim that it was easy but my pure determination and want for a better future drove me to where I am now.
How have your last couple of months being? Did you start 2014 on a good note? How do you intend to finish 2014 (God willing)?
You have sure been though a lot the past year. I know it's just made you a stronger person :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I feel a lot stronger but sometimes when I reflect I do not see it.
Deletewhat a lovely post, it seems you have been through alot stay strong and positive always x
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Thanks Atosa x
DeleteI love these types of posts, I'm hoping that I'll end 2014 happier than I started it - that's all I ask for x
ReplyDeleteI am asking for the same, a happier end to the year x
DeleteThese kinda post are some of my favorite!!!! Just stay positive and I'm sure 2014 will end fabulously ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Courtney
DeleteWhat a year! Looks like it was a lot! My last couple of month have been very trying and stressful. Hoping that changes soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I hope you changes for you too x
DeleteI'm sorry that this year has been hard for you. I hope your nephew's silly smile helped cheer you up, and that next year shows you some kindness.
ReplyDeleteHi cute silly smile is what keeps me going most days
DeleteGetting your dream job is probably the most joyous moment. Receiving a recognition for a job well done is another. These are enough reasons for you to celebrate big-time at the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed x
DeleteThis has been a very busy year for us. We put our house up for sale and it sold very quickly. We suddenly had to find a house asap. With the closing date quickly approaching we finally found the right place. We are all moved in now but still have a lot of unpacking to do.
ReplyDeleteGlad you moved in safely
DeleteIt was an up and down past 11 months. You are right even the trials end up as blessings in disguise.
ReplyDeleteIt's important to view the trials as opportunities to be better and even see them as blessings
DeleteYou've had quite a year! Looking back on my year, there have also been lots of ups and downs but I'm trying to stay focused on the good stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's important to stay focused on the good stuff and life doesnt seem so bad after
DeleteYou have definitely had quite the year so far! I love that smile on your nephew. What a cutie.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, it has been one hell of a year but I am glad it's almost over
DeleteWow, what a beautiful post, remember to stay strong always <3 Beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, I will
DeleteThat's quite a year!! Just be strong always...
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteYou have had quite a year. You nephew is so cute I love his smile.
ReplyDeleteHis so adorable and cheeky
DeleteWhat a recap - a lot has happened but I am sure you have become much stronger now.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I do not feel stronger but other times I do.
DeleteWhat a year for you! I'm sure you learned loads.
ReplyDeleteI have indeed just need to practice it and trust my instincts
DeleteWhat a wonderful recap of your year! That is one of highlights of blogging...being able to capture what you did the past months and reflecting on it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cara, its a definite blogging perk
DeleteThe ONLY thing better than Paris is family. :) IT sounds like you have a lot of wonderful things going on!
ReplyDeleteFamily trumps all, thank you Rosey
DeleteWow you've been through a lot! I'm sure it has made you stronger!
ReplyDeleteThanks Krysten
DeleteLooks like you have gone through a great journey. I love documenting my journey and hard times.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I too enjoy writing it down it puts it into perspective
DeleteYou have surely been through a lot this year, life is a big journey and sometimes bad things happen; but what counts is that you always get back up!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, the getting back up is the most important
DeleteWhat a year for you. But you seem to be a strong person and I admire you for that. My past two months have been hectic yet exciting. I couldn't be more thankful. And I hope exciting things will continue to happen for us. Here's hoping and praying. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynndee I appreciate that and same for you.
DeleteHuge year alert! I was just telling my boss I'm ready for 2015. This year was a tough one for me too, even though there were a lot of great things that happened as well. Dream job? I'd say yes, a win!
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for 2015 but I also want to finish 2014 on a high but whatever it will be happiness is assured
DeleteWow, that is quite a year! I am ready to see what 2015 holds for me :)
ReplyDelete2015 year we come x
DeleteKeep going strong and may you be blessed in every way possible!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amby, much appreciated x
DeleteYour little one is seriously so cute.
ReplyDeleteHis the cutest nephew on the planet lol
DeleteWow I just love how you did this! It makes me want to go back and look at my year! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to have inspired you to do that x
DeleteWhat a year! This past year has been on of my hardest. I am so looking forward to 2015.
ReplyDelete2015 is the year of reckoning
DeleteYou have had an eventful year! My year has had its highs and lows, but the highs have outweighed the lows. I try to look on the bright side of everything and stay strong. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely and I love that always looking on the bright side.
DeleteYou have had quite a year! It's good that you are learning a lot from your blog visitors to help you through the good times and the bad times. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Leon I am happy
DeleteYou've had a lot going on. That little smile would be my stress reliever too!
ReplyDeleteIt really does the trick all the time x
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