Lousy Food Banished

The past year… let’s see.

The biggest thing was my first proper overseas trip to the USA. We went for Stagecoach — and honestly, it has to be one of the best festivals I’ve ever been to. America really knows how to throw a party. Exploring California was amazing too, and somewhere between LA traffic and desert sunsets I realised I could easily solo-travel next time.

The second big thing? I bought a house. And not just any house — a 146-year-old cottage with a bullnose veranda and ivy climbing the front. Pretty much identical to the dream house I described in a daily prompt not long ago.

And somewhere in between all of that, I did something small but huge: I stepped out of my comfort zone and went on a couple of dates. Nothing that turned into anything, but they were positive steps — little reminders that putting yourself out there isn’t as scary as you think.

I also met a few people who’ve become important in my life, the kind who show up exactly when you need them. And I learned some hard truths this year too — the kind that don’t feel positive in the moment, but end up making you stronger, clearer, and more resilient than you were before.

So yeah… it’s been a year of big milestones and small victories, and I’m pretty proud of all of it.