In which Demi ushers in the New Year.

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 May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.

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I hope everyone had a fabulous start to 2012! I went to a small but lovely house party and am now feeling decidedly worse for wear after celebrating from 8pm until 4am. Ahh well, if you can't do it on New Year's then when can you?

This holiday has been a very sleepy affair. Lots of food, films and family. My grandparents came and stayed with us, and it was lovely. After the passing of my Nana earlier this year, I was desperate to see them, in case anything terrible befell them. Life has the habit of surprising you.

I also had a very nice reunion with my homegirls, with a delicious meal and plenty of gossip. It's been a stressful term for all of us; there have been break-ups, house issues, fall-outs and sadness at Uni, so it was nice to have familiar ground under our feet and familiar faces in front of us. 

I've developed an obsession with having my hair curly/wavey recently, with the rediscovery of my SpinCurl hairdryer extension. So simple! This is what I wore for our catch-up.

Right now I'm having to knuckle down and finish off my first essay, so I can crack onto the next one tomorrow. I didn't really factor in such a raging hangover to my schedule... rookie error! It's even more difficult to concentrate than normal this year, with my brother receiving the new Zelda game on the Wii for Christmas. We are hard-core Zelda fans, and I'm constantly finding myself drifting into the living room to watch him soar among the clouds of the new game. Jealous! Luckily the syrupy smooth voice of Gabrielle Aplin is making my work easier. I predict we'll be hearing a lot more from her this year! She's too talented not to make it. 

Ghosts

The Liar and the Lighter

Thank you to Beth for posting about her on your tumblr! Instant love!

I have a good gut feeling about 2012. My gut feelings have never steered me wrong before, so here's hoping. I'm wishing for at least a 2:1, some form of job before the end of the year, lasting friendships, and maybe even a new boy on the scene. God knows I'm sick of drunken, regretful texts from my ex.

2012 will be my year. I'm sure of it. xo.