January The start of the year came with David's 80 birthday and to celebrate it in a great way we went to Madrid for the special occasion. It was great discovering the city together and also to see him up until 5 AM . Later a surprise party here in London with friends at Alan and Cedric's house and he was delighted about it.
February During this month I was able to get to Fort Lauderdale and have a nice time with my family who were there and also meeting my e friends who some of them I know them from my previous trip. I just enjoy going to this part of the world and I really feel at home there!
March During march , I had my birthday which I didn't celebrate much, hopefully in the next months I will be able to do it. Working hard and looking forward to spring time. Trips... Only Leicester to visit Mark.
April This month I have venture in buying half of a property. I will finally can call a place home I guess and I bet I will enjoy this house for a long time. I will be able to entertain and host many of my friends here in London now.
May During this month I decided to go back to my country so I can be free during the rest of the year to refurbish the new house and spend some good time here in London, as it will be a lovely summer I hope. It was nice to see my family nd friends after a year and a half of not seeing them.
June June has gone very quickly . Watching the world cup and also finding the right builder to start the project in the house. The summer here has been fantasticand I cannot wait to use the garden and have a lovely party.
July Busy and more busy as planning a refurbish in the Flat here London. Working full time and garden takes my time as well, but lovely weather ! I love London in Summer!
August Well the world cup was a great event during this month and watching footbal matches with friends are a plus. My team unfortunately was doing good at first stages but sucumbed in penalties against Germany. But the boys did well. The good thing was that my team won gold medal at the Chicago Games.
September This month came with a lot of rain , but the house still coming along . Had two visitors from Brazil and we had a great dinner with some others in London. Life is good , but getting anxious to move to the new place. Then my social life will get better. Still cannot plan any trips and that is bothering me . but the house comes first !
October It has been a pleasant month and the weather was great. The work in the house continue and hopefully I will try to be moving into the property before the year ends. Played some football matches and went to the caffmos gathering with my friends...
November This month I have made enormous progress in the house with the help of ken, who has been a wonderful help and support. I also went to my favorite Argentinian restaurant in London, help Faisal moving houses and started painting and decorating the house as I am pushing it to move by the end of the year.
December The house is almost ready to be lived and I am very happy with the result. I think I will be able to call it home , as it has been something special to refurbish a new place. And I hope that friends and family would be able to come and have a nice time in the house as well.