Previously on The Life of Meerkat

So remember that new year resolution about writing more? That idea kind of died before it was even born. (Sorry about that, everyone!) Nevertheless here I am, ready to stretch my muscles enough to have me in fit shape for a new year of writing. Yes, I know 2016 is well over two months away, but it's high time to catch up on old resolutions and give them a kick now so that I can get a head start on 2016.

So here's a little catch-up of what you've missed so far:

• I celebrated my 29th birthday
• I've been at a job I love for 14 months now
• I went from temp to perm in April
• I'm on my 21st book this year
• I've finally seen Miss Saigon live
• The boyfriend celebrated his 40th
• We've been to our first UK Games Expo
• I've held a live owl and petted a real meerkat
• I showed up at my dad's unannounced for Easter break and I've never seen anyone so surprised and glad to see me, ever!
• I've been to London four times this year and Oxford another two
• I've made a Tom Baker scarf (it's a bloody long achievement)
• I got used to getting up at 5am every weekday
• I've spent a full week in the Algarve, which I hadn't done since I moved to the UK
• I got over my dread of selfies and making funny faces on camera thanks to the Big Hoot owls
• I've finally learnt how to make tomato risotto and it's the best comfort food

That's about what I can remember now. I'll try and keep this going from now on. Watch this space and keep your fingers crossed!