2011

Out with the old, in with the new.

2010 was difficult- spent the year splitting with Rich (and still not quite sure we've managed it), the summer in Clare (drama and chaos coupled with nature and meditation), and working hard at painting (see www.kristenhealy.blogspot.com ).

Those were the main themes of the year, but other stuff happened too-
I became an aunt to Rene and Shanti's first child,
I witnessed Tom's wedding to Lucy,
I photographed Carls to Amrita,
there were two crazy Irish weddings (alcohol, laughter, dancing, injuries and hospitals),
I went to Budapest with Camilla,
I turned 3o,
I started smoking again (and have since quit),
I worried about my father during 3 months of illness (he's fully recovered now, thanksbetogod),
Holidayed with folks and Bel in Fuerta Ventura,
I went to Amsterdam to attend a party (which was pretty damn good),
I started living by myself for the first time (still adjusting).

I said goodbye to 2010 with the Brighton Hare krishna devotees at Temple St, then snuck off in the early hours with Sky for a beer on the beach. It was a nice mellow end to the year. Sky came round for dinner on the first, and we constructed our lists of goals and wishes for 2011.... concise, attainable targets and structured plans. He thought my list was too career/work heavy, so I peppered in some fun stuff. To be honest, the fun stuff takes care of itself... it doesn't need planning.

Here's a brief overview:
- Secure gallery representation
- Clear all debt
- Make a profit
- Learn how to use a sewing machine
- Go camping
- Spend 3 weeks in Ireland painting
- Get fit
- Be active in Brighton art scene

... positive stuff. Keep moving forward- we're playing the long-game here.

Good luck one and all for 2011- may it be challenging and fun, adventurous and fruitful.