My 2021 Overview

Completed a draft of a MG novel at 45k wordsStarted 4 more novels – wrote 20k words towards theseRead 41 booksRead books that were more diverse, which is very important to meMaintained my podcast and blog semi-regularlyWent to Swansea beaches and hiked to Old Harry RocksMoved house to a better area and better house; made a happier homeGot a 1st in my final literature essay (40% of my grade)Got a 1st for my literature module over all (how the hell did that happen?!)Secured a solid 2:1 for second year of Uni over all (including last year’s module)Rode my new bike for a few monthsLost some weight (wasn’t aiming to, but “needed” to a bit, so this is a positive)Started therapy again and it was very helpfulMassages and spa day, relaxing with my partnerMade my first pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie for the festive seasonsPatrick’s American Football awards evening, where he won two awards!!Time with my new nephew, EzekielPub quiz night and didn’t lose! Made some new connectionsPumpkin carving and pumpkin spiced latte Halloween vibesMany HelloFresh meals and trying new foods, such as: squash, aubergine, rigatoni, risotto, Family bbq funTried new hairstylesMet my cousin’s new baby, KaiOur friends came over to our new house Christmas Eve celebration at our new house with the in-laws, fun family quizChristmas Day at new house with my mom – we cooked Christmas dinner Boxing Day with our nephew for the first time!Great films watched at the cinema

I hope you had a great year, here’s to another (even better, perhaps?). I’m grateful for all the good and welcome more of the same…

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

S. xx