Well, I think this is my last post for the year. Such a cliche but I really can't believe how fast this year has gone. My son (right) and his best friend at school Christmas concert. (Edit: as I couldn't work out my photos I left this as a draft and forgot about it... I have worked out my photo problem - small issue with wrong year on date that is now fixed! so please excuse my comments about "before".) Some reflections about my year: I have learnt so much... that is formal learning at university and also personal learning that we do every day. My relationship with my ex partner has really improved and that has been a blessing for my son especially but for all involved. I have learned that I don't need to hang on to some friendships that have had their time and I can (and am trying to be) true to myself. I have also learnt that, true to words of wisdom from one who had gone before, some people treat you like their project and when they