FELIZ ANO NUEVO!

Happy New Year!  And a warm welcome to 2012!

As you'd expect there was a big party here in BA :)  There was champagne, there were fireworks ... and there was sushi!  And of course, there was a lot of partying on the roof terrace of the Chillhouse until we saw the sun come up at 5.30am and then, like vampires, we retreated to our beds to recover!

New Years are usually the time for resolutions and new beginnings, but for me January has always been a rubbish time for reviewing the previous year and making changes.  The chilly weather and the long nights seem to be hard enough without then having to try and improve yourself!  The natural time for me to contemplate turning over a new leaf is when I'm outside, in the sunshine with a breeze on my face.  It's a time when I feel uplifted and ready to take on a challenge. 

So, as I find myself outside in the blazing sunshine I am starting to consider what I want for 2012 and how I would improve on 2011. 

2011 was a great year for me.  I promised myself that I would be fearless and take on a big challenge, I wasn't sure what it would be but I was ready for the opportunity when it arose.  And that challenge hasn't disappointed!  It has involved some serious organisation, a complete change in lifestyle and a substantial cash injection but as I sit here surveying the roof tops of BA I am once more amazed at what my own determination can bring. 

And what do I want for 2012?  Right now, there isn't a single thing I would change! I am in the middle of a huge adventure and am excited by every moment.  The promises I am making to myself this year are to continue to enjoy my trip and the space it has given me to be inspired by the unusual.  I promise to live by my own rules and tackle the new adventures that arise from having created a fundamental change in my life. 

At the moment, the way I see these ideas playing out are in two areas.  Firstly, I want to learn more Spanish to help me to get a deeper appreciation of South America and secondly, I want to put more energy into this blog.  I'm enjoying creating something inspired by this adventure and seeing how it evolves over the coming months.