Where did 2017 go?
It seems like only yesterday that we said goodbye to 2016 and yet here we are, 52 weeks later, ready to see the new year in and asking “where did 2017 go?”
Regular readers will have noticed that the blog has been quiet. Looking back through the archives, the last entry was at Halloween and even before then the entries were sporadic.
2017 has flown by and real life has taken precedence. Not in a bad way, thankfully (and thanks to those that emailed me to send their regards - it was much appreciated). Work has been busy and seeing as that’s what pays the bills, that counts most.
I’ve been off work for a few days over Christmas and thankfully I’m not back until the new year, which gives me some much needed time to recharge. I love my job, but it can feel all-consuming at times. It only seems a short time ago that we were saying goodbye to 2016.
Christmas came and went without much of a flurry. I struggle with Christmas, always feeling that whatever I buy as presents is never quite good enough, or that there is never quite enough of whatever I’ve chosen to buy. It’s a cycle that I go through every year and although I’m getting better at recognising it, accepting it and getting on with life, I still struggle to enjoy Christmas as I perhaps should.
After spending the weekend with the kids, including Christmas Eve, we had our annual tradition of going to see my mum on Christmas Day morning before I dropped them back home to their mum. I then shot up North in the car to be with my second family, seeing Mrs DannyUK for the first time in several weeks (told you I’d been busy!) and spending the late afternoon and evening with the in-laws and stepkids. It was fun and stress-free - everything I needed it to be.
Me and two of the kids, mucking around in festive hats.
Between Christmas and New Year
As I write this (coming up to 6pm) I am vaguely aware of what day it is (Thursday) which is a fallout of that strange time between Christmas and New Year where you’re not working and it all merges into one. Mrs DannyUK and I are going out for a meal as step-daughter has spent the day with nanny and grandad. They’re also picking us up from the restaurant later which means we can have a few drinks and relax - A rarity for when we go out.
2018 and onwards
I’m not sure what will happen with the blog going forward. If it starts getting updated on a regular basis, it means that I have more free time which, in turn, means less work.
Hopefully, I’ll be able to pop the occasional update on here but my aim is not to write several posts per week, which it has been in the past. A falling-out (and a lack of response) with the company that hosted the giveaways on the site over the past few years means that I have to either take time to fix that issue - something that is remarkably difficult when the company doesn’t respond to emails - or move the giveaways to another host. The latter is feasible but time-consuming, and the truth is that I really can’t be bothered at the moment.
For those reading, I hope you’ve had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you all the best for 2018!
by DannyUK
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Thanks for the update Danny. You have been on mind and I would check in here and there to see if there was any movement on your pages. I am glad to hear that all is well with you and yours. Yes, 2017 rushed by in a hurry, but I Hope and Pray that 2018 will be better. Happy New Year and God Bless You.
I’m looking forward to the Winter Olympics.
It was a great family year – we loved our summer holiday – looking forward to more family fun days out
Twitter: lindsey855
on December 31, 2017 at 4:06 pm
2017 Has passed really quickly but it has been a good year for me!
I managed to make more time for friends and family
I passed my driving test and had a blast in the summer
HAPPY NEW YEAR
We lost dad to cancer, don’t think I need to say any more really
Best bit of 2017was getting engaged. 🙂
Twitter: margare42282639
on December 31, 2017 at 7:46 pm
Rollercoaster year -so many highs and lows
Best bit – im still here to tell the tale
Thats got to be worth celebrating
Twitter: JazzRecluse
on December 31, 2017 at 9:58 pm
I’ve taken my own business doing something I love to a point I’m making more than I ever did in a depressing retail job! I have more free time with my family, and spent my first christmas with my partner! heaven!
2017 just wasn’t my year. I am looking forward to 2018 though. Ill be starting a new job, and I actually really love what I do for work.
Twitter: Isis1981uk
on January 1, 2018 at 10:28 am
2017 was fairly average – some bad ( my grandad dying) and lots good (visiting my new nephew, my work trip to Atlanta, a nice glamping holiday I won).
Twitter: abby2cullen
on January 1, 2018 at 11:50 am
2017, has been a good year, we had a conservatory built in April, which not only has provided another room, but is nice to view out from and Is south facing, so we get a nice amount of sunshine and can relax.
2018, I hope to be alot fitter by the end of the year and to have dropped a couple of sizes, by taking up walking again.
Twitter: freyerj
on January 1, 2018 at 3:54 pm
2017 pretty much the same as any other year, looking forward to our little grandson coming to stay with us in 2018
Twitter: LisbyBrown
on January 1, 2018 at 5:33 pm
2017 was a pretty good year for me and I look forward to another good one in 2018
Twitter: mandydoherty65
on January 1, 2018 at 6:45 pm
The worst part of 2017 was nearly losing my dad & the best part was seeing him back home pottering about
. How was 2017 for you? What was the best bit? Or what are you looking forward to in 2018?
2017 wasnt too bad the best bit was labour weekend family all came together for a family reunion looking forward to class reunion 2018
Twitter: ang31124
on January 2, 2018 at 1:30 am
Not much happened for me in 2017 but hoping for a better 2018 x
I’m looking forward to summiting Pico de Orizaba in Mexico in 2018! xx
Twitter: purplepansyem
on January 2, 2018 at 7:09 pm
The best part of any year for me is the time I spend with my immediate family and my close set of friends. I also went on holiday in 2017 to Tenerife which was great. In 2018 I am ‘hoping’ to find some much needed motivation and will power so that I can lose some weight and get fitter.
Twitter: ShoeAddict1978
on January 4, 2018 at 8:08 am
2017 had its ups and downs for us but the highlight was ending the year on a high by taking our little lad to Lapland and also watching him in his first Nativity as a narrating Elf 🙂
Twitter: judethomas21
on January 6, 2018 at 9:20 am
The best part of 2017 for me was when it was over.
Twitter: suzy_turner
on January 6, 2018 at 10:49 pm
2017 was a great year but I’m really looking forward to 2018. I’ve got big plans with my blog, my writing (I’m an author of 12 books) and teaching yoga too – it’s all happening!
Suzy Turner
http://www.suzyturner.com
Twitter: MrsBambi2
on January 8, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Last year was so – last year! Sort of meh. But this year is going better and I have high hopes that it will continue on an optimistic treand. The weather of course, that is a different matter. Actually I am looking forward to trying new things and being a little braver than in the previous 12 months
Twitter: impulse26
on January 8, 2018 at 2:09 pm
2017 was the year i persevered with my driving lessons and eventually passed in December
Twitter: JudeVFR400
on January 9, 2018 at 2:28 pm
I enjoyed following my daughter on facebook. Her and her boyfriend played at Leipzig Wave-Gotik-Treffen last year, her on bass. So much cooler than I ever was.
Twitter: stevenfairbairn
on January 9, 2018 at 4:10 pm
I’ve already lost 2 aunts this year. I’m hoping for better luck.
Twitter: vanessa_king22
on January 10, 2018 at 8:10 pm
Oh, gosh! Many, many personal things happened – some bad, some good but I hate to live in the past so I’m just hoping for the best year yet in 2018 and hopefully everything will go smoothly! Happy new Year! 🙂
2017 was a decent year for me and my family. For 2018 I’m hoping we can have a family holiday abroad and for me win some competitions
The best part of 2017 was eventually getting a new kitchen, and we are hoping to get more of the house updated this year.
I’m happy 2017 is over, it was not a good year for me or my family…
Twitter: fionajk42
on January 19, 2018 at 8:49 pm
2017 was not great, long-standing health issues got worse after having improved in 2016. hoping that 2018 is better.
Had a peaceful year, better than 2016 at least. Wish to be well in 2018 and years to come.
2017 was good. We walked from Swanage to Salcombe – quite an achievement
2017 was good. Completed my first half marathon
2017 was definitely a lot better than 2016. It was the year when my son graduated from school and started his journey through college. 2018 is going to be awesome as long as the mighty Aveley FC win promotion to the Bostick Premier division
Twitter: tigerfanjane
on January 25, 2018 at 12:39 pm
Looking forward to getting married inJuly
Twitter: walnut65
on January 25, 2018 at 7:42 pm
2017 had its up and downs,but the most special time was when my daughter got married in November,
Twitter: NikkiHayes1969
on January 25, 2018 at 10:24 pm
We had a fantastic short break to London in 2017 and, in December, I won the star prize in an advent competition (hotel accommodation voucher, spending money, return ferry crossing and goodie bag – the best prize I’ve won in all my years of comping and worth around £1500 :o)
I’m looking forward to reading more books in 2018. The best thing will be taking time to relax more in the garden, listening to the birds, with a nice cup of tea and being lost in a book – perfect!
Best bit of 2017 was my 2nd son being born. As for 2018, just really looking forward to having fun times with my family
2017 was an awful year best part was the end of it really
I had a fab year in 2017 – I got a promotion and I finally got to travel India and see the Taj Mahal with my husband 🙂
Buying our first home hopefully
2017 was a good year the best thing I did was to finish my web design course so I could start doing some freelance work – better than the day job.
For 2018 I’m hoping to get my business fully up and running
Twitter: antheajholloway
on January 27, 2018 at 6:11 pm
We had a lovely year with our children and grandchildren and are looking forward to another super year with them in 2018.
Twitter: LauraComp2
on January 27, 2018 at 8:39 pm
I got back into a career I love and Im so glad I made the decision to risk it all to do it, I realised who I am and that I have promised myself in 2018 to look after myself and my boys. Unfortunately 2018 didnt start well with the loss of our furbaby who we had had for 13 years – but hoping it is going to improve
Twitter: moonlightlady2
on January 27, 2018 at 9:00 pm
we lost our niece in a car crash so it wasn’t a great year for us
Twitter: JaneGorton
on January 28, 2018 at 1:08 am
2017 was an ok year but perked up in December when I won a iphone X!
2018 started off really badly – my Husband came home to say he has been made redundant. Horrendous news so we are both trying desparately to get a job. Fingers crossed xxxxx
Twitter: scaine121
on January 28, 2018 at 9:44 am
The best bit of 2017 was getting engaged to my boyfriend Adam.
And in 2018 I’m looking forward to planning our wedding, hopefully to get married in 2019.
My highlight of 2017 was having my daughter with me for a week’s work experience. This year I am most looking forward to the World Cup.
Twitter: ke1009
on January 28, 2018 at 12:54 pm
I spent most of 2017 on maternity leave and it was brilliant chilling out with my little boy. This year I’m learning to balance work with being a mum which is a challenge!
My highlight of 2017 was a trip to Japan.
The best thing about 2017 was having my baby and this year my aim will be to finish my course