New Year

A very happy New Year to you all. I hope it brings you whatever you wish for yourselves...

So what resolutions did you make?
I dusted off a few old favourites like I should lose weight. I do that one every year and, to be fair, I do lose weight but those lost kilos sure do stick close to mamma because one slice of chocolate cake will see them crowding back and they bring friends. Seriously I have to lose weight...
Apart from that....nothing. A couple of years ago I tackled the fear of flying thing and I'll now at least get on a plane. I don't enjoy it but then I don't enjoy going to the dentist either.
I suppose one good resolution would be to think before opening my mouth...I truly was never destined for the diplomatic service and while friends and family make allowances I can upset people I don't know very well. I'm far too embarrassed to repeat any of my gaffes here but the edit button is one thing I really appreciate about blogging.

The pictures above are painted by a friend and sold at the Christmas markets. I think those bears are so cute...