So 2018

Looking back over 2018, another year of change.

We moved back to Aberdeen, which initially seemed grim but after six months started to work out as we both got new jobs. I also started doing freelance museum work and training which is fun, but does mean I have to do a tax return. On the plus side I get to meet interesting new people and go to new places and do new things. And am financially solvent so can finally buy all those things I have my eye on.

We are still in the old flat, but it is redecorated and has a new bathroom. Maybe look at buying a house next year although the housing market is pretty dead, for various reasons. I might also need a new car, although I love my old car he is becoming a bit of a money pit. I loathe the expense and stress of buying a new car (or a new house).

We did not have any exciting holidays this year, which I plan to remedy next year (brexit willing) We had lots of events with Alistair’s family though. Next year I want to revisit Paris, Rheims and go to Orkney. And have a summer and october holiday. And spend more time seeing people in London.

I discovered, moving back that a lot of my friends are now engulfed by babies. We also joined a gaming club and have met some great new people there. I also have new friends from my work, who are lots of fun.

I have started doing a lot more art in all kinds of forms, from painting to printing to try and find what I enjoy. Foodwise, my projects were Italian and Eastern European. Next year, I think more printing classes and the food project is The Middle East. I also need to get back into sewing. I think rather than retro sewing I might try some more avant garde or Japanese sewing patterns.

I am avoiding any personal resolutions, and my reading plan is Whatever I Feel Like.