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2012 is the year where you'll know my NAME!

I know, I know. Saying I've been busy is no excuse for not writing in this blog but trust me I have been. So the good news. I went to New York which was fun for Chelsea (fellow bloggers) bday. We were so lucky that we had missed the snow and got loads of sun in November. Got to see the Statue of Liberty, up close, Times Square, 5th Avenue, went up the Empire State Building and of course the International House of Pancakes! I thought it would resemble the Hard Rock Cafe but the look is very laid back, the portions are not. The shopping side wasn't brill because their tax is so high it's not worth it and don't even let me get started on the street numbers and avenues. Confused! Me and Chels walked everywhere just because it was so confusing. I had a six pack when I got home. One of the highlights of the hol was definitely the musicians on the subway who were so lost in their music they kept forgetting that they weren't in Madison Square Gardens (We went there, I briefly forgot that its not a garden but a building) and the preacher man that was praising God openly for his red bull with no alcohol. Oh he was brilliant! All I can say is New York is the fat kid and London is the midget.

My book is getting published. AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm so excited is unreal. My career is finally starting and I'm so excited to see what happens. All I can say is 2012 where you will know my name and my face! Trust me.
I love how God will let you get comfortable in your routine and suddenly everything changes. I have the best feeling about 2012 in terms of my writing and dance and I can't wait. 2011 has been an amazing year. If you knew where I was last year, this is a huge U turn. The only way is up people.

Before I sign of for the year, I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has read this blog, supported me and just been there to give me a helping hand. I hope this blog has made you laugh as much as it made me and trust me they'll be even more crazy stories in 2012.

Emily Knight I am....by Abiola Bello. Coming to a book store near you 

Merry Christmas and bring on 2012 xxx
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  1. nomes8717 December 2011 at 15:31

    About time everyone red your amazing book

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  2. Anonymous18 December 2011 at 13:59

    Thats AWESOME news Cbear!!! YAY!! I'm so happy for you. YAY YAY YAY!! I'll defo be buying it.
    Jamz X

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  3. A. Bello20 December 2011 at 04:19

    Thanks guys! Xxx

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