Rihanna Ncukan: Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to each and every one of you!!! I hope you have all had a magical Christmas and a wonderful start to 2012. I have had just over a week off work now and it has been bliss - completely chilled and not a worry in the world. I'm sure it will all be a distant memory once I get back to work on Tuesday, but for now I am one very happy bunny..!!

2011 has definitely been one of the fastest in history! It started off slowly with an intense work load for University then before I knew it, Summer was here and graduation arrived; now we are already in 2012 - where did all the time go?!

Here is my little run down of the past 12 months....

January - March

These months were potentially the most stressful of my life so far. A heady mix of final year exams and a 10,000 word dissertation to complete left little room for anything else. I did however find time to create a 60's make up look which I still love a year on and discover one of my all time favourite polishes - OPI's Bring On The Bling. March saw a little let up on the work load and a visit to London for one of my best friend's birthdays which resulted in some of the most horrendous/hilarious photos of the year....

April - June

April and May were once again work-heavy with far too many hours spent in the library and more than enough junk food to give you a heart attack. The weather lightened up though and the Royal nuptials bought a bit of well needed joy to the nation. June brought a bitter-sweet end to my University life and with it numerous nights out, travels to cities across the UK and a very real and grown up job offer. Beauty wise, Bourjois Healthy Mix was discovered and a FOTD created that has pretty much stuck since then!

July - September

My year really kicked off in July. University was over, I accepted my job offer and two months stretched ahead with no real responsibilities. I had so much fun with a day at Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, an amazing week in Spain with my best friends from University, graduation and far too many nights out at home! I started working at the very end of August so September was spent adjusting but also allowed for lots of play time at the weekends! I met some amazing people at work, started a love affair with Zumba, received my first glossy box and finally kicked my extension habit..! An amazing three months of the year - I would happily re-live these!!

October - December

The last three months have absolutely flown by. Working with amazing people has meant some fantastic Friday nights out and a steady income has meant my love affair with shoes has truly blossomed! I attended the Only Way Is Blogging which allowed me to meet some amazing girls and then hit London with two of my best friends for a classic night out. Rose's blog ensured my weight loss stalled a little due to her amazing Mars Bar Melts but I finally lost the stubborn stone that I had crept on during the last few months of University. I turned 23 at the end of November and had an amazing night out - I still need to show you all my beautiful presents! - and my gorgeous Grandad reached the amazing milestone of 90! December was a whirlwind of nights out, work Christmas parties and trips to Winter Wonderland. I also started a relationship with eyelash extensions which I know will happily continue well in 2012...!!