Amazing Things I Did In 2014

Happy New Year Everyone. Wow I can't believe we're now in 2015. I know everyone say's it but this year has actually flown and guess what that means...I'm 20 this year! That feels crazy to me, I don't want to be 20 I quite like the little old age of 19 but hey ho time moves on and you've just got to go with that.

2014 has been an amazing year for me. When I actually had chance to reflect on some of things I've done/achieved over this past year I genuinely couldn't believe it. I mean yeah there's things that I haven't achieved what I wanted but they're a work in progress I guess. Obviously still need to lose 2 stone but I've made quite a few lifestyle changes which will hopefully help to make that magic happen! So without rambling on too much, I just thought I would list some of the amazing things I got up to in 2014 and who knows, maybe this will inspire you to do the same! So let's get started...

1.  I got a new job closer to home but earning more money & still got the chance to continue my Marketing Apprenticeship. 

2. I joined a gym and actually went (need to step it up this year though). 

3. I did a whole load of travelling with my boyfriend and best friend!

4. I started my driving lessons.

5. I opened a savings accounts (I feel so grown up now!).

6. I became Vegetarian and in turn adapted my diet to almost Vegan i.e. Dairy Free, Gluten Free the majority of the time!

7. I went to Edinburgh.

8. I went to see Sub Focus.

9. I went to Edinburgh Dungeons.

10. I saw the Giant Panda's at Edinburgh Zoo.

11. I developed an obsession with Peanut Butter. 

12. I dyed my hair Lilac. 

13. I visited The Mayflower Sanctuary loads of times throughout the year and cuddled all the dogs!

14. I did a hair photo shoot (I was very nervous but had so much fun).

15. I went to Leeds, Nottingham & Lincoln tonnes of times!

16. I started blogging at least 3 times a week and got the chance to work with some amazing brands.

17. I started doing a  lot more baking and cooking in the kitchen!

18. I went to the Seaside with my dad & Biscuit in Scarborough & Filey. 

19. I worked with some amazing clients and helped them with their Digital Marketing.

20. I visited Stonehenge during the Summer Solstice with my cousin and grandad!

21. I visited Newcastle loads of times (my second home).

22. I went to Stockholm in Sweden.

23. I went to the Ice Bar in Stockholm, which was pretty awesome!

24. I went a load of amazing dog walks to lovely places such as Rufford Park & Sherwood Forest.

25. I started reading books on a regular basis.

26. I went to more Football matches than I like to admit.

27. I had some lovely nights out with my best friends.

28. I ended 2013 and started 2014 with my family on a night out in Newcastle.

29. I went to The Breakfast Club, finally (yes this was a highlight for me). 

30. I discovered Blogger chats and in turn got the chance to get to know some super talented people.

31. I dyed my hair Peach.

32. I went to Milan. 

33. I visited the breath taking views of Lake Como.

34. I went to the San Siro Stadium & Anfield Stadium Tours.

35. I went to Liverpool for a day out.

36. I had proper Gelato & Pizza in Italy (you've just gotta do it).

37. Leading on from my previous point, I went to some amazing restaurants this year!

38. I went to my first Christmas Market

Wow that was a longer list than I thought it would be! This year has been so amazing for me, I can't wait to see what I will be typing this time next year!

My New Years Resolutions!

Hey all!

First of all I would like to wish you all a very happy new year - I hope you find 2014 a successful and happy year full of wonderful memories and most of all I hope you all had an amazingggg Christmas - I know I certainly did.

Anyway, soooo...it's been a very long time since I've written a blog post (please don't hate me) - in all honesty the last few months I've been rushed off my feet and just felt totally exhausted so I decided to give myself a rest. Silly really as now I'm back, I already feel like I never went anywhere and have missed my fellow bloggers.

Call it a cliche' post all you like but I feel doing a new years resolution post/goals for the forthcoming year is somewhat refreshing and makes you feel almost as though anything is possible.

So I guess Ill start by sharing with you all my goals for 2014 :)

• Start running again - I used to run a lot when I was younger and have always taken a huge interest in Athletics, so I think its time to get the old running spikes out again. I stopped last year because of constant problems with my knees but I now feel ready to overcome that challenge and get back on the jogging scene. I don't necessarily want to get back into running to compete again but I certainly want to start again - mainly to increase my fitness, partly for enjoyment and also because I'm thinking of doing the Tough Mudder challenge!
• Drink more water - It sounds silly but I really don't drink enough water, I always forget which is bad really because it is soooo important to keep your body hydrated. The way I plan on doing this is by swapping cups of tea to glasses of water whilst at work (we all know that having a cup of tea at work will follow by dunking several biscuits in your cuppa, not good!)
• Do 100 squats a day - I used to do this last year and quite liked my bum back then but since having problems with my knees I stopped.
• Do 100 sit ups a day  - I have never liked my stomach and I am determined to get it flat and toned for the summer.
• Blog 3 times a week - I love blogging so much and it seems a waste to not do it on a regular basis if it is something I enjoy, so expect to see this page much more active in 2014, starting now. Through blogging I hope to meet lots of like-minded people who share the same interests as me. Next week I'll be doing a 'my blogging goals for 2014' post so I'll expand more on the blogging part of things very soon!
• Save money - The last half of 2013 I spent a lot of money, I did some amazing things and it was all so worth the pennies I spent but this year I plan to knuckle down and be a lot more wiser with my money!

This month on my blog it will be all about looking back on last year and goal setting to get you all (including myself) excited and focused for the year ahead. 

What are your new years resolutions?