A Review of 2013...

Moving away from my less than uplifting posts over the past few days, I thought I would share the highlights of 2013 because (despite the overall tone of the year) there were some mega moments.

Here is my top 10 of 2013...

10. Edinburgh

(getting blown away on crags peak)

 I went to Edinburgh in november to help my friend Trudy celebrate her 21st. We spent the weekend with a bunch of her friends enjoying what the town had to offer. I still can't get over how lovely the place is, but the highlight was getting to see my old roomies Trudy and Germ.

9. Shard & Ballet

(a tad blurry - that's what you get when you don't know the person taking the photo)

The location is besides the point, but lunch at the shard was pretty special because it was a rare family get together with a rad view. After a delicious spread at lunch, we (the females) proceeded to the ballet. Food and ballet - there is no better combination for a day.

8. Christmas

(there's no one perfect shot so a cobination of the two does it)

I find that every year christmas becomes more of an enjoyable and stand out point (after the shock of FC), mainly because it's a rare time when the five of us are together for a good few days and it's just like old times and I love it. Plus, this is the second year since I enforced a rule to get a family photo once a year to make sure we document our little family.

7. Work trip to Hungary

(old school arrivals board)

I had a quick work visit to Hungary about a month ago, where I had to check on the production of a particular item and instruct the factory the correct way we want the items made. I was really glad to be trusted with this responsibility despite the long day of travelling. 

6. Arctic Monkeys

(am)

What more can I say other than it was a very long time coming and just such a great gig.

5. 38B Hanover square

(when snow hit the square)

It feels so long ago that I was living here and was actually at uni that it's easy to forget that this even happened in 2013, but it can't go without mention that living on this idyllic square was so much fun with SNM and Larry.

4. My internship

(the office dog)

With all the long days and errands it can sometimes be difficult to remember and realise how lucky I am to be doing such a great internship. So here is its recognition - no.4.

3. Milan

(duomo)

I started to write about our 4 day adventure and typically got side tracked and never really finished the details, but it's one of the most spontaneous moments of my life; the decision, the plans, and the random events. Yet, a stand out and memorable trip for sure.

2. 21st

(how old am i?)

How could I turn 21 last year and not talk about it. I'm not one for birthdays at all but 21 is a milestone and I had a really nice birthday in the way that I like them - little fuss and delicious food.

1. Skydive

(tom cruise watch out)

This is one of the stand out moments in my life, I have wanted to do a skydive for a long time, and it was so so so unbelievably amazing that it's the top of my year for certain. I would do it again in a heartbeat.


What are your highlights?

Enjoy,

SRJ

Twenty One

Twenty One is the "official" milestone that marks the beginning of adult life, where you are able to consume alcohol and take responsibility for your actions worldwide. It's a birthday often met with copious amounts of alcohol and a large amount of fuss, plus extra nice presents.

My festive napkins...

I turned 21 last week, and had a really lovely birthday. I feel I should explain that I am not much of a birthday person, I dislike activities being based around me, I don't enjoy being the centre of attention and therefore birthdays are not my favourite in that sense, but I do love a good pile of presents and of course cake. 

"21" sparklers on my dairy free cake...

I chose to celebrate my birthday in the only way I seem to know how, with a chilled day and birthday meal out with the family, this means there is limited fuss and I can enjoy the day without feeling uncomfortable. 

What an attractive family I have...

We went to dinner at the Hand & Flowers in Marlow, which was exquisite - the food and the whole place was just a treat, and I really recommend it. We all ordered different dishes and got a really great taste of the menu and there were no complaints. Unfortunately, one of my brothers was away with work and couldn't join us, but it was still a fantastic evening. 

Enjoying my ale and cake...

One of my highlights of the evening has to be the Chocolate and Ale cake - because no birthday is complete without some chocolate cake. The cake was delicious and came with a specially brewed ale to accompany it, an incredible touch to the dish unlike anything I have experienced before. 

The gang all together for a cheesy family shot...

As birthdays go, this has to be one of my favorite to date, I hope you enjoyed the snip-it I shared with you. 

Enjoy, 

SRJ