As the clock strikes 12 around the world and a new year begins, take a moment to remember what has passed, and what is to come. I'm sure you can all agree 2016 was a pretty shit year for everyone as a whole, but for 2017, that is a story soon to be discovered. Make it your year, your year to make a change, your year to be who you want to be, your year to do what you want todo. I have, so why don't you. Don't sit around and wait for it to happen, just do it. For those of you who have known me, you know I'm quite a wisdom filled character who loves a good quote, so here is one to bid farewell to 2016... Dare to Be "When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some. When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again. When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal. When another is lost, dare to help them find the way. When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand. When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile. When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too. When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best. Dare to be the best you can – At all times, Dare to be!” Happy new year, make it yours. Here's to 2017! Matty x
("Carpe diem," from The Dead Poets Society) Happy New Year, and hope 2017 will be a much better year for all of us!
