I've been in a very retrospective mood lately, perhaps because of the impending New Year and the phantom pressure to create resolutions that you know you'll break. Can't wait to break - which is why you made them in the first place of course.

But I just have to wonder, do we change because of time and events that happen to us or does time and events that we experience change because we do?

Some thing that I have learned of late is that acting immaturely can be devastatingly gratifying at times as long as you are aware of the intent of your actions and prepared for their inevitable consequences. I'm mischievous and insouciant by nature so I'm always game. I suppose it's the Sagittarius in me.

The greatest lesson I've learned from 2011? Forewarned is forearmed. So take heed.