For me personally, 2023 has been a pretty good year, culminating in the best holiday season yet. So yep, after a couple of tough years things are definitely on the up and looking pretty for the one ahead. I know for some the 1st of January is “just another day” but to many it’s a symbolic moment of newness, a chance to look forward to a whole 12 months of possibilities. That’s certainly true for me this year, I have to say.

As you can see Christmas has been full of friends, fun, laughter, food, cherished traditions and a cat. A cat will always make everything even better. I’ve had a wonderful December, not just in real life away from this MacBook, but also while I’ve been in front of its screen writing the blog. The site has also beaten its previous record for visitors this year (again) and I couldn’t be more thankful to you all for your support and kind words throughout 2023.

There are big plans afoot for both the blog and myself in 2024. In fact, there’s so much happening on the OiNK Blog this coming year that I’ve had to plan pretty much all of it out, working out what’s going to be published when for the entire year. There’s just so much to come and I want to make sure I write it all! There’s also a pet project of mine I’ll announce later in the year when I’ve actual concrete work to show you, something that will spin off from the blog into the world of physical paper.

I’m really excited for the year ahead and I hope you all have a Very, Very Happy New Year and a fun 2024!

CHRiSTMAS 2023