Happy New Year!

I just got back from watching the movie "New Year's Eve", because watching a smaltzy movie about NYE would be pointless on any other day, especially when you're a big ol' sap like me. (They've also limited their DVD options by focusing a lot on the fact that it's about 2011 NYE, but I digress.) The whole premise of the movie is the magic of New Year's, and why it is such an important day for pretty much everyone. One of the characters (I forget which one, maybe Josh Duhamel?) says something about how it is exciting because we have a whole year stretched out before us with endless possibilities.

I'd say that 's about right. I had a pretty very good 2011. I got a new job, that even now I still enjoy every day. I had a crazy long summer holiday that meant I could go to a family wedding, celebrate my parent's 40th wedding anniversary and just generally have a whole lot of family time. I even had a bash at running a marathon; I didn't make it, but considering I couldn't run even 1km a few years back, 31k isn't a total disaster. It also means I have an in built resolution to give it another go at some stage. Yet despite having a good year, I can't help but feel excited about the next one. It's the anticipation of all that 12 months could bring.

I already know that 2012 will see me running a half marathon in February. My brother will be here for a visit in March. It will also see my hometown hosting the Olympics in the summer, which is pretty cool all by itself. But the rest is unknown and I'm looking forward to it.

Whatever 2012 has in store for you, I hope it's wonderful.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.