I remember at the beginning of the year I was stressing about how un-started my 3rd year project was. I was single, yearning for a special girl and drinking numerous pints every night of the week in avoidance of work.

The year continued, I got through my dissertation and final exams. I went through the negotiations about my salary and I searched for flats. I garduated, partied and enjoyed a month off before beginning my full time work.

I purchased a flat, became a home owner. Got a mortgage. I went for my second holiday out of Europe, again courtesy of Laura. It was an amazing experience.

I've had a couple of relationships, shared some unbelievably heartwarming moments. I've been to the theater twice to see amazing shows.

I've started Meet Matt Chapman, completed the Alphabet Alcohol Challenge. I've wasted weekend after weekend boozing and socialising.

I'ce achieved so much this year. But it seems with just an hour and a half to go that I'll enter 2006 in a similar situation. I'm starting the new year stressed, wondering where life is heading. I've still got that passion for travel. That passion for life. The same feeling of wanting to get out and live life rather that being stuck at University or in full time work.

But that doesn't mean I'm overly upset or depressed, I realise that those life changing moments can appear at any time. Anything could happen and I remain optimisitic that it will happen soon and it will be good.

But I've not even used my 3rd year project to automate my home. Whilst realising I've done so much with my year I have an empty feeling of regret that I didn't do more with it.

Happy New Year and a prosperous 2006 to you!