My 2004? It's been a very mixed year and not one of my best for many reasons, yet I think I'll look back on the last 12 months with fond memories.
The day I've been dreading since I was 19 dawned on the 13th April when I turned 30. That weekend I had some epic birthday celebrations, and behaved suitably badly. I woke up on the day of my 30th with a very wry smile on my face, and more importantly a renewed eargerness to experience the next 10 years.
I lost my beloved cat, who was truly my best friend. I'm still sad about it today and sometimes shed a tear for him when I think about him. Poor Leonard is sorely missed.
I had a very eventful year with my love life, spending far too long in the mistaken hope that I could be of some comfort to a very troubled female friend who turned out to be a lost cause. To say she had "issues" would be a chronic understatement, but I stupidly believed I could make a difference, but only dragged myself further down in the process. She later dropped a bombshell on me when I needed it the least, I finally realised just how troubled she was when it was far too late...
I threw myself into the dating scene with gusto and had some hilarious experiences, several of which have been posted here. It was all good, clean and innocent fun though and I'm glad to have made a few friends in doing so.
Last July at my best mate's wedding I bumped into an old female aquaintance of mine, who I'd always had a soft spot for but never once thought I stood a chance with. We stayed in touch since and spent a lot of time together before we both realised we had feelings for each other and I'm happy to report we're still seeing each other now. I have to say that she's sensitive, charming, intelligent and very, very pretty too. Not quite sure what she sees in me though...
I also managed to blow a small fortune on my MTB. The kitty is now valued at £2,750 total spend including bike, clothing, shoes etc. I still manage to ride like a complete numpty though.
Lastly, my seasonal SAD malaise struck me with a vengence just as Autumn dawned and the daylight hours grew shorter. As a result my motivation, immune system, physical fitness and general outlook have suffered accordingly. Just as SAD was taking hold, George W was elected for another four years...
So it's back down the gym to compensate.
