Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Thinking about the year ahead


2012 is set to be a big year.  It's the most awaited year of the century. Not only is it a Leap Year it's more than that.  As people await for events to unfold in the coming year, due in part to predictions found in Old Moores' Almanac and the blockbuster movie '2012', What ever the reason, we should hope for the best.
Some of the changes announced in our recent budget came into effect in December, others take effect from the beginning of January 2012.  One of the main budgetary changes which may hinder your shopping experience is that VAT will be increased from 21% to 23% from January 1st.  Already some retailers are advertising their willingness to absorb that increase but only time will tell! 
In the UK celebrations will take place for the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and [my favourite diary shop in London] Smythson will celebrate it's 125th
anniversary.  A visit to the museum at their flagship store on New Bond Street is looking like a possibility for me this year.  The history behind the Smythson diary is brought to life with their current ‘Dear Diary’ exhibition showcasing the beauty and rich heritage while offering a chance to see some of their very early beautiful diaries. 



Closer to home, during the June bank holiday weekend as I am Plantmad I along with over 90,000 others will visit Bloom 2012 and help mark it's 6th year.
  
I'm already looking forward to 2012!


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  1. Got to watch the movie 2012 last night for the first time although it was released in 2009. Wasn't impressed. Bit of fun but the CGI was too much for this ol' gal!

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111228084228.htm Click on the link to read all about the Fear of no Supernova.

    According to this article "given the incredible amounts of energy in a supernova explosion -- as much as the sun creates during its entire lifetime -- another erroneous doomsday theory is that such an explosion could happen in 2012 and harm life on Earth. However, given the vastness of space and the long times between supernovae, astronomers can say with certainty that there is no threatening star close enough to hurt Earth" - Facinating!!

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