An extreme start!

Hello all and welcome to 2009. My start to the New Year this year was memorable to say the least.. it was intense and exciting. I visited Rwanda for a 10 day trek, part of which was to see the gorillas - an experience I cannot find the words to describe. If ever you have the opportunity to visit any place in Africa - let this be your choice. It brought joy and gave me a persepective on life like never before.

I am in the process of sorting out the photos for the trip at the moment and promise to post some soon... hopefully by the weekend!

I was a little sad to return from the trip but I have to say I am feeling a lot more optimistic about life in general and about 2009 since the journey. I've spent most of the last 2 days catching up with news on the BBC and of course the occassional browse on my favourite Wonkie for a lighter look on the same. Sadly it doesn't appear there has been much progress in reports on Zimbabwe. Alas.

Nevertheless, it's been a good start to the year and I would like to wish everyone the very best for 2009!

Thinking about New Years

It's generally quite quiet this time of year.. and depressing if you're home alone. Everyone is out on vacation, or doing couply things.. it's no wonder that it's toughest time of the year for singles. This year as part of my action plan I've decided I'm not going to sit around and let things happen to me.. I'm taking charge. Lol.. maybe I'll get another tattoo or something.

Seriously though, I think I'm going to spend some time on my own by choice... I would like to go out to Rwanda and visit the gorillas.. it is such a calming experience I hear. I'll call Rose tomorrow and try to see if I can a license to go to Kigili on New Years day itself!