2013 review and wishes for 2014

2013
It has been a bit of a mixed bag of a year. Lots of changes and some challenges both in work and in play (click on the images to go to the related post).

I submitted my PhD theses and passed my viva!

I had an article published in a real printed magazine:

I got a new job and my husband and I relocated to Tunbridge Wells:

I had a go at stand up comedy:

I learned to make my own clothes:

Although I've done less in terms of cosplay this year I have managed to make my first costumes completely from scratch which is something I am immensely proud of.

                     

I've also managed to expand my vintage clothing collection with some really beautiful dresses:

                           

I also found out that I needed glasses!

And I lost my blonde streaks and had a large portion of the length of my hair chopped off:

New years resolution
Moving away from home I have managed to gain a bit of weight, lets just say this is likely due to a less active job, and a lack of self control. I'm pretty disappointed in myself if I'm honest and I realised that if I want to cosplay successfully then I need to take better care of my figure (aside from all the health reasons). Because of this I want to try and get things back in check and shed a few pounds. I'm hoping by putting it on here that it will help me stick to it. Hopefully you will be able to support me in this.

I also have big plans for my cosplay this year. Here are a few costumes I hope to make in the new year:

That's it for now, I hope you're having a good new year and that the rest of 2014 brings you lots of happy times!