Hello all. I thought I owed you an explanation and an apology really. I've not been posting much on my blog lately, and as much as I've wanted to, it's just felt that life has got in the way. Everything has been moving at such a fast pace, that making time to write blog posts and take decent pictures just doesn't really happen. It's been good though. What with the new start to the year and all, I feel that some time away has given me a much needed break, as after all this is my hobby and my passion and something I do for fun and fulfilment as opposed to duty.

A lot has happened recently. I've been studying a lot and had all sorts of important deadlines and hand-ins. By the time Christmas came around I was ready to sleep for weeks, however Christmas in my house is always hectic and I've spent the last few weeks socialising, seeing family and friends and stuffing my face. It was also my 4th blog birthday! Where has 4 years gone? It's mad to think that I've had this little blog by my side through all of that time, and that's just how I like it really, little. In the least selfish sounding way possible I do this for myself. As much as I appreciate you all reading it, if I didn't love what I was doing I wouldn't bother. It's made me so happy along through the years, and has shaped my life, studies and career into what it is today. I look forward to the future and what it brings in years to come.

So now here we are. It's January 2nd 2016. A new year has begun, and there are adventurous times ahead. I don't want to set unrealistic resolutions which I'll never stick to, I'm not really into all that. But, what I do want is a more positive 2016. 2015 was a difficult, hard, but nevertheless good year. However, so much is happening for me in 2016 that I just want to make the most of it, live for the moment and not get caught up in the small stuff. So here's to a positive, healthy and happy 2016. Remember that you have all the skills and capabilities within your to cope with anything life throws at you. You are a strong and capable person and that comes from within. Live in the now for it is all that you have.