#20to21

So,

Here comes the awkward part of me trying to explain myself.

I’ll say it: I pretty much ignored/gave up on this project a while back. There were some feeble attempts to get back into it with music posts, but nothing really original.

I stopped writing properly on June 7th. A whopping three months ago.

The truth is I just didn’t feel like sharing the events in my life. Ironic, seeing as some of the biggest things occurred in that time. In fact this year has been a big year. There have been a lot of changes, a lot of sadness, a lot of happiness, great friends, good food, lots of laughs, and more than a few tears.

I don’t regret starting this project, it has been a lot of fun documenting some of the things going on in my life. But I’ve realised just how public this blog is and haven’t always wanted to share every intimate detail. I guess somethings in my life are just that - mine; to be shared with who I want, when I want. 

However, I do feel the need to conclude this project as my 21st is tomorrow and that brings it to a full 365 days since I started this thing. It’s shown me that I do like writing and it’s been something of a trip down memory lane to look at all the posts I did make.

I think the next time I start a blog (if there is a next time) it will be more focused - say food, or music, or whatever.

Went to a 21st last night themed ‘double denim’. It is one of the best themes, in my opinion. So easy, so hilarious.

Currently sitting in the Dunedin Airport waiting for the boarding call for the Auckland flight. I can’t relax just yet, however, with one more essay hanging over me. Such an odd feeling to be going home but still doing uni work. I’ve been very fortunate as I have no exams (fully internal papers) but this has been less than amazing in terms of workload. It does mean I do get to go home early, though. And it does mean I get to watch the Antiques Roadshow in the departures lounge. Some might say I’m having too much fun. My goals for later in life are to collect antiques and make it onto the show. Aim high, dream big is my motto. This life goal fits that motto to the last letter, I like to think.

Went to the Ice Hockey (preseason game between Dunedin Thunder and the Canterbury Red Devils) yesterday with Teri and her boyfriend’s flatmate, Alannah. It was an intense game going into overtime to decide the winners. We won 8-7. It was the first time I have watched Ice Hockey live and faaaaarrr out it is fast and aggressive. Do want to go again when there are more people in the stands as it’s such a cool experience (excuse the pun - it was pretty effing cold in there). Take me again pls Teri <3

Mum just sent me this stunner with the caption “You started young!”

I always seem to start these posts with some sort of apology for not posting. So, sorry I haven’t posted in a while!

Last night was Rex and Josh’s joint 21st and it’s a tough act to follow! With many a catch up, many a laugh, many a drink, and many a dance, we had an excellent night in Innocent Bystander (never been there before, its pretty good). I love an excuse to get dressed up in a nice dress with pretty make up and hair. I feel like over the next six months or so we will be doing a lot of that... oh well time to buy lots of pretty dresses....

Here’s a snap from the night taken with two good friends: Hannah and Aleesha. They were both looking really on point last night. Job well done, gal pals.