And in what seems like less than a blink of an eye, a brand New Year is with us once again…
Welcome 2013, it’s lovely to have you here!
I quite like this time of year, and all the hope and possibilities that lie ahead. As it stretches out long and empty before us, I know I am lucky to be able to look forward to lots of things: – to learning as much as we can about a country and culture that isn’t ours while we are here, to exploring new places, meeting new people, and discovering new experiences – and perhaps stepping out of the old comfort zone from time to time…
And if I promise to try to be as kind and positive as possible, and to cherish those that matter (and just as importantly, not to get stressed by the people and situations that really don’t) perhaps then I can keep my fingers crossed that 2013 will be as good as it’s predecessor…
Happy New Year everyone, may it be kind to all of you…
Erica Price says
Loving the little new year’s cakes.
Looking forward to your take on German culture over the coming year.
bavaria says
Thanks Erica! Likewise I look forward to following your journey too! :) Emma
Rachel says
Enjoy what adventures the New Year brings! I look forward to reading the dispatches :)
bavaria says
Thanks Rachel! Likewise! :)
Sarah Hill says
Beautifully said especially the bit about those that matter and those that don’t. Happy New Year to you and pass me cake please. x
bavaria says
Thank you Sarah (passes big cake…) I think it’s something we could all do with remembering from time to time… Life’s too short! Happy New Year! :) x
Louise Lloyd says
Happy New Year Emma, I look forward to reading much more about your wonderful adventures abroad (and to looking at many wonderful new photos too!) Thank you for all your kind words last year, here is hoping 2013 is kind and gentle XXXX
bavaria says
Thank you, and a very Happy New Year Louise… I really hope 2013 is a happy one for you all xxx
Trish says
Happy New Year, Emma. I think we can all take something from these words and I’d like to take a bite from those cakes too!
bavaria says
I am going to share them with you as well… Thank you Trish, Happy New Year to you and yours too! xxx
Helen says
Happy New year looking forward to reading your year ahead and the adventures you have xx
bavaria says
Thank you Helen, and a very Happy New Year to you too, yours sounds far more exciting than mine! :) xx
Jazzygal says
Lovely sentiments. As I was reading them I couldn’t help thinking that if I promised the same could I get to eat all those lovely cakes in your photo?!
Happy New year to yo and your family Emma :-)
xx Jazzy
bavaria says
I will share them with you… Thanks Jazzy, and a very Happy New Year to you and your family too xxx
Kelloggsville says
Happy new year, great photo.
bavaria says
And a very Happy New Year to you too, thank you! :) x
Grace says
Perfect new years resolution darling. I wish you all a very Happy New and exciting Year ahead. xx
bavaria says
Thanks Mum… I look forward to sharing a lot of it with you xxxx
Midlife Singlemum says
LOL – trust the Bavarians to have a pastry specially for the new year. Amen to your prayer for a kind year for all of us. Lots of love xxx
bavaria says
I know. There is no hope for my diet! :D Have a wonderful 2013! Lots of love xxx
Mary says
Happy New Year Emma! Hope 2013 brings you everything you wish for x
bavaria says
And to you too dear Mary, I hope it’s a fantastic year for you all! xx
MsCaroline says
Lovely photo, and lovely sentiment, Emma – and the same to you! Hope 2013 is a wonderful year!
bavaria says
Thank you MsCaroline, have a fantastic 2013! :) xxx