No person who can read is ever successful at cleaning out an attic. - Ann Landers

One present which I received for my birthday has become very useful. I got a book journal and it is proving more useful than I could have imagined. Not only is it forcing (in a good way) to get through the books I want to read, it is also making it easier to let them go.

I wrote for my blog in the Warrington Guardian:
"I never throw out books as not only do I treasure every word in them, but tied up in those books, two stories exist; theirs and mine... Whether it is memoirs or a piece of fiction, there is something to be gained from every book and also something to be left in its pages". (21/01/11)

The journal is helping with that. I know that with my reviews I'll always remember when and how I feeling when I read the books. So I've decided to limit the books I save. I managed to clear out quite a few books before New Year, which unfortunately I never managed to review because I read them before I got the journal but I'm okay with it. Plus, I've cleared some space. I guess I have to accept you can't hold onto everything forever and maybe sometimes, it's better that way.

Dreams say what they mean, but they don't say it in daytime language - Gail Godwin

My dreams weren't even in the English language last night. I had one long dream where I was trying to explain what had happened to me and an English friend to a German detective. I'd like to say it's the first time I've had to speak to the 'Dream German Authorities' but a few years ago I dreamt I witnessed a crime and was giving my statement to a German detective.

2012

I had a great New Year's Eve. I went to Paul's house. We played board games, did Zumba, Rockband and Just dance on the Wii. I drank more than I've had in a while but not loads! Finally went to bed at 6am and got up just before 11am. It felt like how it was when I was 18.

I don't do resolutions as I think you shouldn't have to wait until the new year to do something you've want to do or make a decision. However, I am looking forward to continuing living my life the way that I want to.