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Hello!

We're a little over a week into the new year, and I need to share some thoughts. I am feeling hopeful for the year ahead. I have some plans in my diary and am eager to work on myself. I thought I'd bring you on the journey with me, share my goals and objectives for the year, and just general vibes for the year going forward.

First,  I created this vision board for 2024, and all the images are not my own and are from Pinterest (my current obsession: mood board and Pinterest).


So far, I've got one solo trip booked. I'm taking myself to Rome for my 26th birthday; I decided I'd like to wake up in a different country on my birthday for the first time in my life.  I'm super excited. I've wanted to visit Rome for a long time, and since my solo trip to Croatia was great last year, it's the perfect opportunity to embark on another. 

My goals and objectives for the year ahead:

  •  Finish the first draft of my witchy book.
  • Travel more (Rome and maybe Amsterdam?)
  • Read 20 books.
  • Do more of what makes me happy.
  • Letting go of guilt for thinking about myself.
  • Laugh more. 
  • Watch one film every day!
I am excited for the year ahead, and most importantly, I am grateful for everything I have in my life. I am taking a heart full of gratitude and love for the little moments into the new year!

Hello 2024

Monday, 8 January 2024

Before we hit into the '20s (the decade I have been excited for) I want to reflect on the decade we are leaving behind. The most important decade of my life so much has happened I have gone from child all way through my teens and to adulthood. I have met so many amazing people in this decade, people I know who will be my life long best friends, new family members - two nieces and a nephew as well as two step-nephews and a step-niece. My best friend Kara was born in 2014 and we have been inseparable since. I can proudly say I have friends in each direction o
f the UK and even some abroad.
This decade has not been easy, I have faced grief like I have never felt before. I have loved and lost, but I am recovering. I started high school and finished high school. Did the sixth form thing, for three years instead of two. I flew the nest and moved from Newcastle to Brighton. I came out to my family and friends and learned that whatever or whoever you like does not define you. I learned to value home and family more, and I learned to stand on my own two feet.  I have shed many (and I mean many) tears but I have also laughed so much. Some of my best memories have been during this decade, I travelled to Holland, Spain and Egypt. I visited places not so far from home: Edinburgh, Brighton, London, Manchester, Devon and Cornwall. 
I have learned more about myself, I've watched myself change and become someone a younger me would look up to. I have found the love of writing during this decade, I created this blog. I made a Sims Gaming YouTube. I have found love in fictional worlds. I have learned that life is a journey and that sometimes it takes people a little longer to get where they are going. Life is not a race, it is about focusing on yourself and watching where you're going, and everyone else around you you should be supportive of their journey.
I would do my usual thing and make resolutions for the following year but this time I don't want to do that. I want to make promises to myself. Promises to love myself, in whatever stage my body is at. I promise to my kinder to myself. I promise to have more fun, more risks and things to look forward to. If this decade has taught me anything it is that my mental health is just as important as my physical health, I promise to take care of my thoughts and to know when enough is enough. This decade I have met my limits and that wasn't always fun. But this decade I promise to take care, even if it is in the smallest of things.
I hope you reading this, you have an amazing 2020. Party like Gatsby or chill alone in your own swamp like Shrek. Do what is good for you. Happy New Year. 

The end of a Decade

Tuesday, 31 December 2019

I have been wondering how or what to write for my annual post about bidding the year farewell. Looking at previous years, 2016 I went for the things I am blessed for. 2017 was more 20of it's been a tough one but I pulled through kind of post. I feel like the past few years have been big years for me and this year was just... random aftermath of those years.
I sit on my bed, full of cold with a glass of wine and a pack of hobnobs. It is always good to reflect back, I didn't exactly know where to start but let's begin with my #bestnine on Instagram.

The grid above is the posts that my Instagram followers liked the most, and even though these pictures do not sum up the whole year they do highlight some of the best bits.  2018? The year for trying to be more body confident, the goal I set every year, and I am getting there. The year of a cool new tattoo (or two or three), it seems my Slytherin one was quite the hit! This was the year I actually experimented with makeup, and I can happily say I am getting better! This was the year I changed my hair a lot, blonde to blue, to even green to blonde and then back to Brunette! I need to stop making impulsive hair decisions. I had the most amazing holiday to Egypt with the people I love. That was a huge highlight! I feel like this year has been overall, alright. I am learning the ins and outs of adulthood, money managing and living, trying to cook and look after myself, all whilst working and attending Uni. It's hard. This year I learned that in 2019 I need to get my shit together.

This isn't a whole new year new me, because I am actually starting to like myself. I see the upcoming year as a way of improving myself, big things are ahead- I can feel it! My braces come off, after 5 years, and I am excited to see the end result- especially since I have always been self-conscious about my teeth. I plan on getting healthy, this sounds cliche as fuck. But I don't mean just my body, I mean my mental health. I will be joining the gym though, in February. I would do the whole joining in January thing but I am not in Brighton long enough to dedicate January to the gym. I want to start eating better, so more homecooked meals, I enjoy cooking but half the time I just can't be bothered. In March I turn 21, a proper adult, which is scary but also exciting. I haven't decided on what shenanigans we will get up to for that! I hope to do a little more travelling this year, some cities around the UK like Glasgow and Manchester, as well as maybe a cheeky holiday before year 3 starts at Uni.  
I have decided to get my shit together financially. Something I have been crap with since before I started earning money. I just need to manage everything, become more organised. I bought this little gem to help me. I guess something to motivate me really. I have always wanted to be one of those women who keep a diary, write important crap down and just take control of their shit. I am also aiming to read at least 40 books next year, I only managed 24 this year. 

I just feel like this year is going to be my year, focusing on myself and just being happy. Happiness is all any of can really ask for. And if I haven't achieved any of the above this time next year then sod it, I know I'll probably have memories to look back on!

So, 2018! You have been weird, just plain weird. I feel blessed having made another year on this earth, to this one and the next! I wish all my lovely readers the best 2019 possible,   god knows you all deserve it! 

One last note, I do hope to expand my blog more, and my writing. This year is ours!

2018

Monday, 31 December 2018



There is a million things I could comment on about this year, how I’ve had the most difficult year of my life or how I’ve achieved things I never thought I could. 

I’ve lost people, and been heartbroken but I have also gained the most amazing flatmates and course friends. 

I got into University and moved away from home to my favourite city: Brighton.

I’ve learned to value my friends and family and appreciate all the little things in life. 

It’s been such a confusing year, from laughing into early hours to breakdowns on the kitchen floor. I’m not going to lie and say I’ve got my shit together this year, because I really don’t and I very much doubt I will any time soon. 

I’m not making resolutions for the New Year, I just want to be happy and healthy. I figure after 2017, I can pretty much tackle whatever 2018 throws at me!


So let the New Year celebrations commence, I wish you all the best! 




Goodbye 2017

Sunday, 31 December 2017

It's the last minutes of 2016, before entering the new year I want to reflect on the positive things that have happened in my life over the last 365 days.

Sure we can focus on the negative things, but what's the point? It's the moments that we are our happiest that really means something.

I want make note of all the things I am grateful for in 2016, and all the things that made my year the best it could be.

 - New friends, I've made new friends, this year I found my friendship group. The girls who make me laugh and have shown me new ways and new places.
- Travelling, I've always loved the idea of travelling and this year I began pursuing that love. So far to  Leeds and Edinburgh, I look forward to the places I will travel in 2017.
- Love, I have found two kinds of love this year. This year has been a journey of self love, I've become more self aware and decided to take a more positive outlook on my self and I can now proudly say I 100% love myself for who I am, body, personality and all.
The second love I found within recent months, a love I haven't talked about on my blog but if you've seen my social media his name has cropped up a few places; Jonny. My boyfriend, who I met this year and I'm falling so deeply in love with. I'm grateful for him, when I was ready to call it a day and accept my single life he appeared and I'm so happy he did.
- Published, August I received a letter and a certificate for a poem I had wrote and in September it was published in an anthology with other writers in the North East. This was a huge amazing step for my writing career.
- University, I applied for University and got an offer back from my dream university; University of Brighton. I cried reading my offer and I cannot wait to work for it and go in 2017.
- I turned 18 this year, this meaning I'm an adult now and well mainly I can legally buy and drink alcohol. This has brought me many moments, some great and fabulous others hilarious and gross, I love all my little drunk 2016 moments.
- Family, this year I've become so close with my eldest sister. I'm so grateful for her, not only for being my best friend but for being there for me all the time. My niece, she has also made my 2016, the little bundle of joy who blesses my day most days. She's such a joy and I'm a very proud auntie. I have so much love for my family, all of who support me, especially my parents who always have my back and will go the end of the world to help me. Also it's been a good year for my parents, my mam and her charity have been doing amazing, and after a long time trying dad is back into work.
- My blog, and those who read my blog. I love having my blog, a place for my thoughts and writing, I'm blessed for little haven of mine.

Despite a lot going on in the world and all bad things that have been happening world wide it's still important to look at our own lives and realize all the good things that have happened to us individually. I do not regret a single thing from 2016, and I can only hope for a just as good 2017. Happy New Year, I wish you all the very best and prosperous 2017.

2016

Saturday, 31 December 2016

To kickstart the year I've decided to make a few changes, mainly to my physical appearance so far. Friday I attempted to dye my hair blonde but it didn't go to plan and went to a copper colour (essentially ginger) it doesn't look bad,if anything it is much improvement to my hair but it's not the colour I planned.
For safety reasons I decided to keep the hair colour for a few days before dying it again because my scalp can only undertake so much burning!
So today I plan on finishing the job! I'm hoping it goes really well!
Over the weekend it seems I'm having problems with my left ear, with pain and unable to hear from it so I'm getting thay checked out first.
Over the weekend I pretty much finished the majority of my shirt film editing, I've edited the main things I just need to add transitions but I have until next week so at least there isn't too much pressure.
I usually don't post until midday or even quite late at night, but I'm going to my sister's and staying over so I'll probably get busy. I'm determined to keep up with posting on the blog everyday.
Thank you for being my amazing readers, and I'll see you tomorrow!

Blonde!!

Monday, 4 January 2016

It's the first of January 2016. It looks as though we have survived another year! I'm going to have a quick reflection on 2015 and then say my piece about 2016.
2015, I believe you were good to me. You sorted my head out at least, pointed me in the right direction and have opened many doors for me. I don't believe it was a bad year, maybe stressful at times but as always good always shines through the bad. I didn't really complete any of my new years resolutions I was too busy living I guess, which I can't really complain about really. Despite every year being more or less the same length I feel as though 2015 has been very short.
2016 - I have decided that I won't make a huge list of resolutions and goals because in a months time I will have forgotten them. I do have two in mind though;
1) I aim to be healthier, loose some weight, change my diet around, and have a healthy mindset. I just want to be the very the best I can be!
2) I want to write more, much more than ever to be honest. I want to write every day, which means every day I shall post on this blog, as well as contribute to my stories and all my writing pieces.

I had my first inspiration of the year, it came to me in the bath about half hour ago, whilst listening to music and well I thought what if each day I contribute to the idea, essentially write the story. Each day I write something then the last day of the year I share it on here. It's my first writing inspiration of the year so why not use the year to bring it to life?

I was going to write 2016 be good to me but that really depends on myself. It is up to me to make sure I make this year a good one! So I wish you all a happy new year, and may 2016 be ever in your favour!

2016

Friday, 1 January 2016

It is only 6 days until Christmas. 6 days. I cannot comprehend that right now, six days. The year is almost over, when did this happen? I  have been thinking about this year, and well it hasn't been a bad one really. I feel like it has been balanced between everything. I am hoping to do a count down to Christmas and then to new year.
I've been reading my horoscope for next year, and it seems I have a good year ahead of me. Not many believe in the whole horoscope thing, but I do. It can be pretty accurate at times, and it sometimes even provides explanation for things, with planets and what not.
Having read the horoscope, it isn't certain, nothing ever is. I am feeling like 2016 is going to be a big year, I can feel it. I think maybe on New Year's eve I will do a prediction for 2016, hopes and aspirations and what not.
I'm not sure if I am excited for Christmas yet, I've been pretty hyped for the Christmas holidays mainly for the fact I get two weeks from college. I do love Christmas, all the films and the Christmas dinner oh boy the Christmas dinner!
I'm not sure what kind of audience I have here, if I have an audience even. I post whatever I feel like, but it would be helpful if suggestions are made, as an audience I want to know what you want to read more of.
I don't mind writing for the hell of it, just because I want to, that's great I love doing so. This is all I've got for you for today/tonight. Until tomorrow my friends!

6 DaysTo Go

Saturday, 19 December 2015