They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself- Andy Warhol

Wow. Three whole years since I last used this blog. A blog which had such an important influence on my life. In fact, this blog helped me through one of the darkest times imaginable in my life, when everything turned upside down and inside out. Through this blog, I focused on the positives and constants in my life and held onto hope for the future. Unbelievably, it is a whole three years since I last posted on this blog- January 2012. This was at a time when life seemed to gradually, at long last, be heading in the right direction and I was looking forwards and focusing on the positives, what the future may hold. Little did I know that just two months later I would meet a boy that would completely change everything for me. But this time, for the better.

Looking back through my previous posts, it is a little crazy to think just how much life has changed in that space of time; how far I have come and how far behind those heartaches and dramas have now been able to be left. Good crazy.

And so now I sit here three years on, blissfully happy in our second home, engagement ring on my left ring finger, in the second year of my teaching career and finally being able to say that I am, on the whole, happy and comfortable with myself. By far the best three years of my life so far ♥

So maybe it's time to come back and share some of the many positives in my life now.
And with that, I also wonder where my life shall be three years from now...

January is always a month of lost hope. Broken promise. Failed resolutions.

Such good intentions of fresh starts and new beginnings..
Yet after the excitement of Decembers festivities it simply doesn't measure up. Everything only seems to last so long.

So hello February. Please be kind :]

So tonight I finally began the tedious job of uploading some of my traveling photos. A few [five] months late maybe, but better late than never right?

Looking back definitely bought back all the memories. It some ways it seems a life time ago, yet on the other hand I cant believe five months have passed since we were there exploring, lives packed into our bags without a care in the world but where we were going next and what amazing food we were going to try. And so much has changed since then, it's a little crazy.

I miss the freedom. The independence. The fun and adventure. The food. The excitement of new things. The sunshine..
Someone take me back?

New year, new start

Yes, yes. We all say it every single year but that is the aim. A better year! 2011 and its collection of dramas are now behind me and its time for life to pick up a little! Time to grab what comes along in life and make the most of it. And remember the bad times I've been through have only made me stronger.

Its been a busy old month for me, what with all of my 21st celebrations, Christmas, New Year and just catching up with friends and family while I'm back home. But its been amazing ♥

And already its almost time to go back. Back to the reality of life in Nottingham and my placement. I'm half excited, to see the people I miss and be back in the freedom of my own house. But its going to be strange going back now I feel settled here. And there are a lot of people I am going to miss.

But here is to 2012!
A year of friendship, love, smiles and new adventures..