So it's nearly the end of another
year. 2012 is almost over, and what a year it has been. So many things have
happened this year which has made it the best ever, one year I will remember
for forever more. Most people complain about how this year has been shit or
whatever and they can't wait for this year to be over, for me, I will be sad to
say farewell to 2012 because it helped me to develop so much as a person in
just these 12 months. I made a list on my Facebook last year writing about the
events that happened in 2011 but no-one really cared about reading it, so I'm
posting the 2012 edition on here because you're cooler than any of my Facebook
friends, and that's a fact. :)
I
have finally left high school and have made great friends during the last six
years and some people who I couldn't wait to say goodbye too. I was part of two
amazing music groups in the Highlands where I have made friends who I hope I
will be friends with for life, I got the chance to play my saxophone with other
people and it was just a wonderful experience. I got distinction in my Grade 7
saxophone exam and got great results in my exams this year which made me earn
my place at a great university. I was part of the NYJOS 20th anniversary
celebrations and had such a wonderful time in my second year of attending the
summer school. I've moved away from home and have coped with trying to live a
completely different lifestyle to what I've been used to. I saw the Overtones
live and met them afterwards. I started making YouTube videos and have made new
friends on there who have been nothing short but supportive, which makes me regret
that I didn't do it sooner, but I also found so many new YouTubers to watch
this year who I have become addicted to their videos and they are so passionate
about what they produce, it's incredible to watch. I turned 18 this year, so I
can now call myself an adult, to think that my childhood is now just a memory,
it terrifies me every single day.
But
2012 has been a great year for the UK as well. We celebrated the Golden
Jubilee, Queen played live several times this year, then there were the London olympics
where the GB team did us proud by winning so many medals, the one day we'll
never forget is the 4th of August where Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo
Farah all won gold medals in one night, British classics were brought back to
life with Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John and so on.
There
have been some tough times. This year has been harder than most with all the
work for exams, music and university so far. I found out a close relative of
mine was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the anniversary this year of my
nanna's death. I was homesick at random parts of the year, trying to cope with
being away from home.
But
if I look back to who I was this time last year, I had no idea where I was
going to end up after school had finished. I had next to no faith in myself,
hardly had a clue of what was going to happen next. I would concentrate on the
little things like I'm fat, ugly, never had a boyfriend etc and I still do but
this year I've realised, life is too short for putting yourself down all the
time. Yes I still haven't had a boyfriend yet but there's still time, like I
said, life is too short to be worrying about things like that. There have been
many inspirations in my life, but Queen have been more inspiring to me this
year than any other year of my life I have spent listening to their music.
Freddie Mercury, is my guardian angel and he has brought me here, and has made
me gain so much more confidence and belief in myself. Queen are nothing short
but brilliant and they have given me that missing spark I desperately needed to
go out there and fight for what I want in this life. So I can't thank them
enough for just being themselves and for being bloody damn good musicians.
I
have made so many incredible friendships this year which I hope will last for a
long time. I'm of course talking about the wonderful people on Twitter, whether
you're a Queenie or not. You are incredible people, so thank you for being
there for me when times have gotten tough or when I needed someone special to
talk to. It means so much to me, I can't put it into words.
But
thank you to everyone who has been such a huge part of my life in 2012, you
have helped me to make this the best year ever. I hope you'll still be by my
side in 2013, I'll have a complete year in Aberdeen University to look forward
to, stressful exams, and tough times ahead but I'll still have my music, I'll
still have Queen and hopefully, I'll still have my supportive friends and
family as time goes on.
I
never have New Year's resolutions because I break them all on New Year's Day.
But I thought it would be a good idea to set a couple of goals for this new
year and if I don't stick to them, you can yell at me. Yelling is good.
1.
Get an actual job - I've never had a part-time job during school and this first
year of university so far and money is tight at the mo. So it will be good to
get an actual paying job during the summer so I can at least add paid
experience to my CV.
2.
Continue making YouTube videos and post more on here - Because it's become a
hobby of mine which is good to have during breaks from exams and lectures etc
and this blog has over 2000 views which is incredible. Thank you! :)
3.
Work hard - Now this sounds typical but I have worked so hard in 2012 to get my
spot in university so I would like to keep going now I'm in uni to tell
everyone I deserve my place there next year.
4.
Stay positive - I am a bubbly, happy person when I want to be and who wants to
be miserable all their life? Yes there will be tough times but if you try to
stay positive whatever you're doing, life will be so much better.
5.
Get my first kiss - Now you're probably thinking, oh god here we go, she's
gonna be saying that one of her wishes is to get a boyfriend but that's not the
case. If I do find someone this year, then great but I want to see what the big
hype about getting a first kiss is all about and get that over and done with.
So I can actually stop worrying, that's a good idea right?
6.
Visit my bessie in Edinburgh - Because we still haven't seen each other yet at
each other's universities and I want to see where all the magic happens! hehe.
So
yeah, random goals I know but hopefully I'll achieve at least one of them in
2013. Fingers crossed. Well actually it's more than just fingers crossed, it's
about getting your finger out of your arse to go and do it. Yep, I said it.
So
I wish you all the best for 2013, hope it will be a fantastic year for
everyone. Enjoy Hogmany and New Year's Day, don't get too pissed and remember
all the words to Auld Lang Syne. I'm Scottish and even I forget the lyrics,
better go and memorise them for tomorrow night. :) ♥
