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Home » It’s the end of a decade…

It’s the end of a decade…

December 31, 2009 by Sarah / Maison Cupcake

…the decade when I became a wife, a home owner and a mother.

I hadn’t planned on posting until next week but have been busy reading everyone else’s round ups. Although I started this blog in July, it wasn’t until around September that it started to take shape and look like a proper food blog (if it does now).

Truth be told I’ve not been in the mood for retrospection, I am thinking more of the future. People don’t tend to say “Happy New Decade” but right now remarking that it’s a new year seems well, a bit pithy to me as it seems fairly plain we are on the cusp of a new era altogether. Now that is something to get excited about.  The Abba song, “Happy New Year” is not one of their cheerier songs but it is a song about the end of a decade and so seems apt.

And I don’t really “do” new year. I’m relieved to be at the stage in my life where there is no expectation that I should go out. My husband and I get something simple and pre-cooked from the supermarket (I’ve done all the hard work for Christmas), a nice cold bottle of something fizzy and watch the telly.  No extortionate prices to get inside my local pub. No struggling home in the freezing cold on jam packed public transport. I normally go to bed and listen to the fireworks as I drop off although food blogging has got me more accustomed to late nights so I will still be up.

January 1st sees me up with the lark and a clear head whilst it’s all quiet and most people are still in bed nursing hangovers.

But I do do resolutions. This year I am taking part in Recipe Girl’s Ten In Ten healthy life changes challenge where bloggers are spending at least the first ten weeks of 2010 focussing on healthy goals. My goal is to get fit and lose some weight. There may be fewer cakes and cupcakes for a while. I will only be baking stuff that is either for other people or for specific blogging challenges such as Mactweets and Daring Bakers (which I start in January).  Meanwhile I will be eating up my five a day and getting some exercise.

I will return to posting recipes next week.  In the meantime, I wish all of you a Happy New Decade.

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Comments

  1. Hilary says

    December 31, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Happy New Year, Sarah! I'm at the age where I still *should* be going out, but I'm not. Last year I went to see Slumdog Millionaire with my friend and her parents. This year my bf and I stayed in and had filet mignon. And here I am on your blog at 8:30pm. Actually, I can't imagine a better New Year's 🙂

  2. Heavenly Housewife says

    December 31, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I'm with you. I'd much rather be home nice and warm :). Best of luck with your resolutions!
    Happy New Years
    *kisses* HH

  3. Barbara Bakes says

    December 31, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    What a wonderful post – especially for me! I turn 50 this year and I have been thinking about what a new decade will bring. I hope the new decade is your best one yet! Happy New Year!

  4. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    December 31, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    @hilary, mmm filet mignon sounds lovely. Am looking forward to Slumdog Millionaire being shown on Ch4 in January.
    @HH yeah baby it's cold outside
    @Barbara Thanks! I hope so too!

  5. Morwenna Ellis-Philips says

    January 1, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Happy new decade to you too Sarah! I hope it brings everything that you may wish for.
    I just want to say how lovely it has been getting to know you this year, my Nigella Express friend
    Love Morwenna xoxo

  6. Kitchen Butterfly says

    January 1, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    Hi dear, thanks for letting me know about this challenge….which I've now signed up for. Last year, I drew a lot of comfort from you…..honestly. Everytime I posted, you commented. Thank you….and it was lovely to have met you at FBC too! Best wishes for 2010 and hopefully, see you in the summer. XXXX

  7. Megan says

    January 1, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Happy New Year Dear Sarah! I'm with you, looking forward to the new decade.
    No hangover here either. Stayed at home, didnt even open the bubbly I specifically went out and bought yesterday. But today? Rib eyes w/bluecheese and that bubbly. Yea, yea, I'm in the 10in10 but I'm not starting today.
    And welcome to the DB's. Looks like a great challange this month! Making the 10n10 challange even harder 😉
    I wish you the best this year and here's to the new decade! (Clink)

  8. Jamie says

    January 1, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Good for you! And yay for Daring Bakers and Mactweets! We'll be baking together!

    And I want to tell you that I am so glad I met you and got to know you. I love talking with you, you are smart, talented and loads of fun. I look forward to spending much more time with you in 2010.

    A very Happy & Healthy 2010 to you and yours!

  9. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    January 1, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    @morwenna Always a pleasure my Nigella Express friend!
    @kitchenbutterfly Your pictures are so wonderful I wouldn't dream of not commenting!
    @Megan Hi there, I just looked up what my first DB challenge is and I've never heard of it! So much the better. Happy New Year!
    @Jamie I'm so touched! I can't wait to meet up again in 2010 xx

  10. MaryMoh says

    January 1, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    Sarah, Happy New Year! It sure looks like you are going to have an awesome year. Really happy for you. Eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle really should be everyone's New Year Resolution 😛 Looking forward to more healthy recipes from you 🙂

  11. BonjourRomance says

    January 2, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Happy New Year to you too Sarah!
    Your challenge for shaping up sounds like a terrific idea, and one I need to take. Your last decade has been full of wonderful things and I wish you and your family an even more fabulous 2010 with much happiness.

  12. Tracy @ Sugarcrafter says

    January 2, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    Happy New Decade to you too! 😉 Best of luck with Ten in 2010!

  13. Saveurs et Gourmandises says

    January 2, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Happy New Year Sarah.
    Greetings from Paris.
    See soon

  14. Mamatkamal says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Happy New Year Sarah and wish you all the best for 2010.
    I really enjoyed reading your post.
    Cheers,

  15. Donna-FFW says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:12 am

    Best of luck to you with the challenge!! Happiest of New Years to you!

  16. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    @marymoh – with some helpful inspiration from the healthy stuff on your site I will stick to the straight and narrow!

    Thanks everyone else and happy new year to you all too. xx

  17. Deeba PAB says

    January 3, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Good for you Sarah. Loved your wrap on 2009! I don't 'do' NY either & I think there are loads like us in the club!! Love the Ten in Ten, and love the way 2009 shaped up your beautiful blog!
    Looking to find more 'FEET' together in 2010! Happy New Year my sweet friend. So glad we met in London!!

  18. Jeanne says

    January 13, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    aaaah, bless – ABBA! Can there be a better way to start a decade?? It's worked for me for three decades now 🙂

    And yes, I was one of those people in bed nursing a hangover envying the larks!

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