Recalling 2009

2009 has passed by in a wink. Someone once told me that the older you get, the more you felt that time speeds you by. I couldn’t agree more. 2009 was overall a pretty smooth year for me, except for a few insignificant little bumps. I was able to take extra leaves from work throughout the year. With so much time on my hand, it didn’t take me long to figure out what to do with my time. Satisfying my inner wanderlust was and still is, amongst others, on top of my to-do list. My utmost gratifying escapade was to that not-so-little rock of Preikestolen above the magnificent Lysefjord in Forsand. Trekking, hiking, wandering, and being close to mother nature did me good, physically, mentally and emotionally. I was longing for some fleeting moments less ordinary. As I sat there by the cliff, humbled by the the awe-inspiring beauty of mother nature around me, I realised that I should do this more often! Lazing around by the beach no longer appeals to me while holidaying in the city was starting to feel suffocating. Autumn saw me wandering off alone to the most wonderful place in Italy. Again, I had a rendezvous with nature. I was plagued with apprehension for traveling alone prior to the trip. In hindsight, I was really glad that I went on with my plan. The trip not only opened my eyes but made me a good companion of myself. Before the year comes to an end, I decided to treat myself to a pre-Christmas splurge in London. Going on a long-overdue shopping spree has never felt so good. I felt sorta wicked, indulging myself with that pair of heels or in that little black dress, y’know, things that you know you don’t really need but somehow they look nice in the wardrobe. Another (in)significant event in 2009? I cut my hair short! That was me attending one of those frivolous masquerade party. All in all I had a good 2009. So, here’s to another new year, another new beginning! Cheers!