EHarmonyDatingMatch.com

Yesterday a friend of mine told me that she had joined a dating site. Disappointed by the lack of men she meets through her normal activities, she signed up to one of the more popular sites that offer "real matchmaking". She began to tell me however that after the initial excitement had worn off, she was worried that her ideal partner would always just be a figment of her imagination and that no such man really existed. After she told me her exact criteria I did think that she was being a bit picky, but the truth is, she has every right to be! After all, we've always been told to aim high so why settle for less when it comes to love?

So I started considering that perhaps I was ready to start dating again. I haven't been on a real date in a couple of years now and haven't been in a serious relationship in 6yrs!!! So I started filling out a couple of profiles (if I'm gonna give it a go I may as well go for it properly and really put myself out there!).
Now I know that some people are against Internet dating, and everyone has heard a horror story or two, but I think as long as you make sure to meet in a public place and inform someone you trust where you're going so they can check up on you then you should be fine. After all, we meet strangers all the time and just because we've seen them in person first, doesn't mean they aren't hiding a dark secret! And my cousin is living proof that Internet dating can work for some people. He met his current wife/the mother of his twin daughters through the Internet!!!

Life without limbs/limits

When I was in Hong Kong, I attended a literary lunch for the launch of Nick Vujicic's new book "Life without Limits".

For those of you who don't know who Nick V. is here's is a video about him from YouTube:


This man is truly AMAZING!!! He was born with no arms and no legs but has managed to do so much with his life...

New Year, New You?

So here we are, in 2011.
2010 has been, needless to say.... eventful!
Between my graduation, my grandfather passing and my surgery, it has been a tough year with many highs and lows. Some days I barely thought I would survive and others I felt an enormous sense of relief or joy. I guess that's what makes life interesting....

I've just returned to London after a month of being on holiday with my family in Asia, and although spending that much time with that much family can sometimes be frustrating, it also did me a world of good!
I'm now 16 weeks out of surgery, down 12kgs, on 10mg - 5mg - 5mg hydro a day, still non-smoking and abstaining from alcohol and caffeine, and starting to get my energy back. But most of all I'm feeling good. My body still aches ever day and I still need an average of 10hrs of sleep a night, but mentally I feel positive.
I feel ready to face the challenges of 2011 so instead of writing a post which summarises 2010, I have decided to focus on the year ahead. Look forward instead of back!