Farewell to 2013...

Christmas greetings one and all...

Just a brief posting to say farewell to 2013 and also to say goodbye to my blog writing...at least for a while anyway!

2013 has proved to be a very challenging year for me, both personally and professionally...but ultimately it has also proved to be a very rewarding year on both counts.
From a work perspective I have given my all this year, working on a new project; an opportunity which I have been extremely thankful for (despite the extremely long hours including regular 6am starts!), and I like to think it has proved to be an opportunity which I have grabbed with both hands.
Needless-to-say, the rewards are easily measured financially, so we will have to wait and see, but fingers crossed, my efforts have been duly noted by my peers and superiors so I remain quietly confident.

This whole experience should help me with my plans for 2014, but more of that shortly...

In August 2013 I celebrated my first anniversary in my lovely flat, and as I have previously stated, I have a lot of people to thank for that. But I would especially like to thank my good friends Mini gg & Elona for all of their continual support, love and friendship, and for always being there for me if needed...they know the sentiments are reciprocated.
I'd also like to thank my drinking buddies, Curph & Chappers, who've always stood me a pint or seven, and who's witty banter has been priceless...cheers lads!
Between work and attempting to achieve a simple way of life at home, not much else has happened in 2013, but that will definitely change next year...

In April I intend to embark on my first proper overseas holiday for five years, and I am so looking forward to finally meeting the lovely Nancy (pictured) in Kisumu, Kenya. Our long distance relationship is always a challenge, but one that we both currently accept, and one that we both understand the practicalities at this moment in time. The situation won't last forever as we will find a way to make it work for us, but it's true what they say: absence definitely does make the heart grow fonder!

No doubt there will be plenty of updates to follow in 2014 of my adventures, of our trials and tribulations, but at this stage I am not planning to write any further blogs. May I take this opportunity to thank all of those who've read and supported my previous blogs, (especially Trace & Jane!), and I wish everyone a wonderful, happy and prosperous New Year.

Be safe & take care.

Steve Muskett