Happy 2013 (Finally)

I think this picture taken of me as the new year began really sums up my 2012... one sparkler aglow, the other fizzled out...

2012 was filled with many life changing and crazy moments that were both good and bad. I don't want to bore you (or me) with a long recap, but the short version of my year is this:

• Brother got married in Byron Bay (I was a bridesmaid and organiser)
• I applied for my first home loan, bought a block of land, chose a house design and began building a home
• My rental apartment was sold and I had to move
• The job that I loved ended and I had to go back to my old job which I do not love (and pays a lot less)
• My mum had a heart attack (but is ok now)
• I celebrated acknowledged 3 years with the lap band
• I started on anti-depressants to help with my anxiety and depression
• I gained about 15 kilos and then I lost them again
• I had some fun times
• I had body lift surgery

Listing my year in dot point like that makes it all seem so much easier than it was!

It was a big year and I can safely say that I am happy to see the back of 2012 and excited about what 2013 is going to bring. So far on the horizon for 2013 is:

• A two week holiday to Thailand
• Enjoying my new body without the loose skin
• The completion of the home I am building
• Looking for a more fulfilling job
• Lots more fun times with friends and family