I started off 2013 by going to see Matilda the Musical in London's West End. This was the second time I had seen it and from a completely different angle. First time round I was in the back of the stalls and had a great view, this time I was up in to top circle right near the front. It gave the whole musical a different perspective and seeing as I have to wear glasses for long distance I found it difficult to see so didn't enjoy it as much. I do still love the musical and I am going to see it again this February.
Now this is not so much a highlight but a memorable moment.
I work at a dance studio on a farm so there is lots of farming equipment round and big muddy potholes. Mid January I managed to drive my car into a digger bucket which was covering the potholes that had just been covered in. You may be thinking, well that was a stupid thing to do, surely I would have seen it. It was pitch black and I was going round the corner like I usually take it and I didn't manage to catch it out the corner of my eye so went straight into a nice big bit of metal. Not the best idea. I had to put my car in to be repaired for a week and it made me appreciate having a car so much more.
I went to a few gigs to see the boyfriend play in his band and therefore also seeing other unsigned bands which is always nice. I like to hear songs that aren't on the radio every day and see what other talent there is out there. Besides, all the popular artists and bands get a bit monotonous after a while.
I also the band play their last gig before having an extended break which was very sad to see because I know how much they love playing together.
At the end of June I used my 21st birthday theatre vouchers to go and see Derren Brown. If you ever have a chance to see him live, it is well worth it as he is amazing. I came out the theatre absolutely gobsmacked at his talent. Just incredible!
Most of the rest of the year was made up of working which was a highlight in itself as we was working towards a show in the end of July. All the theatre rehearsals and sleepless nights worrying costumes wouldn't turn up paid off and all the kids had a whale of a time. I don't think a bad word came out over the show week, everyone was just so excited. At the same time I'm glad we have a year off, we need the time to recover.
A lot of my friends turned 21 this year so I had quite a few birthday parties and get togethers to go to which was fun. I enjoyed celebrating with them.
I completely forgot until I looked in my diary that in the middle of August I went to the Harry Potter Studios which I will say, being a big Harry Potter fan, was so cool. All the work that went behind the films and the amount of intricate details is astounding to see. Parts of the tour are quite funny, looking at how many different Crookshanks' the cats there were and what they all did. Other parts are just mesmerising, like the last room (you know what I mean when you've been).
In the middle of September I went to America for the first time and did a California road trip. It was so much fun visiting different places every day and I will have to say although Vegas was great to go to, I did enjoy San Francisco the most as it was such a lovely place and a lot like home.
Last but by no means least, my most exciting bit of news this year.
My cousin is getting married and asked me to be her maid of honour!
Most people will think that, ah it's just a cousin, but she is like a sister I never had. We always went shopping together and got on so well.
A couple of years ago she moved to Australia and so I don't get to see her as much as I would like to but through the magic of the internet, we still keep in touch and update each other.
When I heard the news I was probably just as excited as she was and wanted to get plans going straight away. She needs lots of help as is planning on having the wedding in the UK but is still living in Australia.
I think 2014 is going to be a good year! I have a lot planned and will also be helping organise my cousins wedding.
I hope everyone has a happy new year!
Betsie
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