Happy New Year



Well we have managed to get to the end of another year, for me it has been a great
year with many lovely experiences. However if I did have and end of term report it would definitely say "Must try Harder" I have only posted a few times this year but intend to do much better in 2025. 

Personally 2024 has been a good year, I have been out into the real world a number of times, each time has been fabulous, with only positive comments form people I have met. My dress collection has grown to the extent that I can't physically get anything more into the wardrobe, chests of draws and various storage boxes....... Something that will have to be addressed in the coming year.

I hope your year has been good for you and I wish you health and happiness in 2025.....






Comments

  1. Lynn Jones31 December 2024 at 13:39

    Good to hear that 2024 has gone well for you, Andrea. Wishing you the best for 2025...

    ... and on regifting/decluttering your wardrobe 😉

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    1. Life by Andrea Raven31 December 2024 at 16:26

      Thank you Lynn, I hope 2025 is a good year for you as well. I suspect I will still be talking about decluttering next Christmas!....

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