time to reminisce and resolve

2011 has probably been the quickest year of my life. Moving to another country induced a wave of "firsts" which might have had something to do with the speed at which this year has passed. We moved into our first home together, got our first car, spent our first summer enjoying the benefits of living on a mediterranean island, experienced the first proper waves of homesickness which at points, seemed relentless, bought our first christmas tree together and got our first dog.

It seems impossible that we abandoned the gloomy shores of England, found jobs and settled our lives on the far side of Europe just over a year ago. It would be fair to say 2011 has treated us well.

But as it draws to a close and we take the opportunity to reminisce, its also the best time to set the resolutions in motion for 2012.

1. Save instead of spend
2. Drink less coffee
3. Make more trips home to visit family and friends
4. Set my Greek language learning in motion
5. Read more books
6. Teach the doggy to say I love you.
7. Blog more frequently
8. Write letters instead of emails
9. Be more positive and less negative
10. Learn to cook our favourite Cypriot dishes
11. And be thankful for what we have