2018

2018. It was some year. Here's the summary (and here's part I of this summary, all the travelling):

Which was the triumph of the year?
I was braver and stronger than ever before. Loved deeper than I ever have. Was rewarded times a million.

Best trip of the year:
It's impossible to just say one. I've travelled so much. Most of them were joyful; many of them were also challenging. And as usual, everything I did brought me here, so how could I want to change anything?

What was your greatest success workwise?


First full year as almost full time self employed! And I feel like almost everything has been a success. I have LOVED my choirs. They fill my heart with joy. I have loved my gigs and photo jobs and singing students too. Can't wait to figure out what's next in my worklife.

Which gig was the most fun?


Singing with the Sky is Crying at Dig Deeper.

Best parties of the year:


Liam's birthday party. Saturday night at Hullzapoppin'. Friday night at Dig Deeper. Normandie's Christmas party. New Year's Eve at headquarters.

Best daytrip of the year:


To Snowdonia in Wales with Liam in November. One of the happiest days of my life.

What did you do for your birthday?


Dinner at home with friends. <3

Hobby of the year:
It's always dancing. Even when I'm struggling, as I have been this year, it's always dancing.

Project of the year:
Had too few projects! I'm looking forward to deepening my knowledge in several different areas in the coming year.


Which music did you listen to?
Matilda the Musical. Four Tet. Sure On This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen. Solala: Fix You. Marthe Wang: Til deg.

Best film you watched for the first time?
I've only watched 4 new films this year! My God this is embarrassing. I need more culture in my life. Well, I need more different forms of culture than I currently have.

Best book you read this year?
See above - I don't keep track of books like I do films, but I've read very few books. That another thing I would like to change in 2019!

Which clothes did you wear?


Black vest tops and comfortable trousers for everyday - same but with a sheer blouse on top for dancing :) Later in the year I found out my proper bra size and bra shopping is suddenly fun! Also, the dress in the photo above was a hit.

Were you happier or less happy this year compared to before?


Happier!!!

What made you feel good this year?


The love and support from my friends. Conversations and laughter and singing. All the adventures I've been on. Nature walks. Waking up next to Liam. Exploring new friendships in the UK. Getting to know myself better through loving someone else.

What made you sad this year?
All of my insecurities, which resurfaced because of mine and Liam's relationship. I've cried so much this year, far more than the years before. But nothing was harder than the thought I carried in the first few months of 2018, that I wouldn't get to keep Liam in the end.

What was the biggest surprise?


I did indeed get to keep Liam. :)

What do you want to do next year that you didn't do this year?
How about move to a new country, for starters? :) Also: own my dancing and become awesome. And learn to play the trombone.

What was the best thing about 2018?
Same answer as to the first question.