2009 has been a crazy year full of the highest highs and a few lows but overall I have had a fantastic year! I just thought that I would give you a little round up of all of the great things that happened this year!

Starting back in January when we found out that our album went Gold… that was probably one of the biggest highlights! I was over the moon and really proud of everything that we had achieved! I just want to say a massive Thank You to everyone who bought 'POP', it really means the world to me.

We have done a lot of TV shows this year but my favourite was probably 'Danni's House' as it was a really funny script and all of the cast and crew were so lovely! Plus "Eric and Erica" were hilarious to play!

We have done hundreds of gigs this year and have enjoyed every single one! It still amazes me how crazy some of the crowds have been and all of the support you have given us! We ended up doing many 3 hour signings after shows and had our car chased by fans on more than one occasion! Its moments like those that I will remember forever!

In May we did our joint headline tour with Leon, which was a great experience! We had the most incredible team of dancers with us and we became like one big tour family. Some of the funniest times were on tour: from pretending to be a fish onstage to our backstage shenanigans! I loved every minute!

In July we joined 'Mighty Music Management' and began conjuring up our next plan of action! We suddenly were back in the studio recording with some of the world’s best producers and writing with some of the best in the buisness! I can't wait for you all to hear the new album in mid/late 2010, it is sounding soo good (if I do say so myself!) and I hope that you all love it!

We had such an exciting summer and then October brought even more great times! We got a BRAND NEW RECORD DEAL! We signed to Poplife Records and continued working on the album. Along with that came a brand new look (thanks to Joby, Adam and Keely from Bellisimo for giving us the full makeover!) and a new look website. The photoshoot was a wicked day and it was so weird to be out of my usual puffy dresses and to be mean and moody! Lol! It was weird seeing myself not smiling (and my mum freaked out a bit! Hehe) but we loved how the photos turned out!

We also did loads of TV, radio and magazine interviews (shout out to Christian at OK, Jen at Heat and the whole team at the News for their support).

Also this has been a big year for personal goals! I managed to pass my driving test 2nd time round (and I will let you into a little secret... I crashed on my first one! Lol!). I have to say a massive thanks to Patrick at 1st Central for putting up with my terrible driving in the first few months and for dealing with my pre-test nerves! I seriously was more nervous for my driving test than I was the X Factor final! Weird!

I also turned 21 this year and became a fully fledged adult! To be honest, I don't think I will ever fully grow up but after many celebratory nights out with friends and family I can safely say that I had fun trying! Lol!

I also bought my first home this year... Woah that is a big step! Ha! I never knew that shopping for a sofa, TV and bed could be so stressful! I definitely have so much more respect for my mum and dad now, as I never realised how much work needs to be done in a house! I thought the house fairies did it all! Hehe!

Xmas was great fun but very very busy. Two of the highlights of my Xmas were going to Lapland and my Auntie’s 60th wedding anniversary party on Xmas Eve... It amazes me that 2 people have spent 60 years of their lives together! What an achievement!

For Xmas I got very practical presents from Santa... A washing machine, microwave, pots and pans, a toaster, a George Forman grill... I could go on all day telling you my home appliances! Lol!

So that was my year! Loads of fun, hard work and special times! Before I go, I just want to say a few thanks to people that have been a massive part of my year and as we didn't get an album out this year I can't do it in my thank yous there! Lol! Firstly, all of my family who have put up with me and my ever growing wardrobe this year (at one point it even spilled over to the living room!). A huge thanks to Jamie for sorting our lives out and taking us here there and everywhere! Thank you to Wayne for believing in us and making all of the exciting things happen and to Craig and all at PopLife for everything! Also thanks to Jack and James for sorting out our websites and social networking sites!

Lastly a massive thank you to all of you who have supported us this year and to all of those who came to our gigs. We wouldn't be able to continue without you! Thanks to our network of superfans for keeping the Same Difference name out there and for being the best! I love you all!

Well, all that's left to say is Happy New Year and I hope that 2010 is the best yet (I feel like I have just given my Queens Speech!! Hehe!) See you in the new year!

Lots of love

Sarah xxx