2015 - the good the bad & the 'to do' in 2016

Hello 2016, 

You have ALOT to live up to coming off the back of 2015, it was a pretty fantastic year !
I'm so grateful that this years 'good' far outweighs the 'bad' & those points that feature in the bad are not even all that terrible

I do have big plans for you 2016, be good to me ! 

Here's what i have to say 'bout  2 0 1 5

2014 - the good the bad & the 'to do' in 2015

A fresh new year is almost upon us, only 1 sleep to go ! 

2014 has been a good year, i would probably describe it as a 'comfortable' year, following on from 2013 was hard because that was a fantastic, exciting & busy year. 2015 is set to bring many exciting things for M & I, the biggest of which is our wedding ! 

2013 - the good the bad & the 'to do' in 2014

Hello Lovelies !

Can you believe that 2013 is almost over ? I seriously can't, i feel like this year has pretty much evaporated ?? 

2013 has been an AMAZING year, i loved it & would happily relive it over again. That said though, i am so keen for 2014 as well :) 

The feeling of a new beginning & a fresh start that comes with a new year really can't be beaten.  So in keeping with the previous 2 years, i'm going to recap the good & bad things about 2013 + the goals & plans i have for 2014...

So here we go !

the good...
- became puppy parents to our beautiful Jug, Jelly

Here she is with her little bro Nugget 

- Spent pretty much a whole season at the snow ! I am in my element at the snow like nowhere else

- had the most amazing holiday to Hawaii, Tahiti, Bora Bora & Fiji (upcoming post all about that) 

- became engaged to the most amazing man (upcoming post on that too)

- applied for Uni, i find out my fate in less than 3 weeks 

- bought a Jeep
- lost (just shy of) 5 kilos
 - completely redid our backyard (upcoming post)

the bad...

- still didn't feel completely comfortable in my own skin
- didn't make any new close friendships
- lost my grandad at age 81

the to-do's for 2014...

- loose another 4 kilos
- keep eating clean(ish)
- blog at least every second day
- have an amazing engagement party
- start saving money towards our wedding
- live in the moment & live the best life i can

Yay for 2014 

Can't wait to see what you hold

If it tickles your fancy, you can revisit my posts from 2013 or 2012 :)

Happy New Years xx

2012 - the good the bad & the 'to do' in 2013

Whoooo so 2013 is almost upon us !

I for one am looking forward to next year

I love the 'fresh' feeling that comes with a new year & the idea that it's a new beginning 

Twenty twelve was ok, i felt like it didnt even happen lol it went so quick i could barely keep up, let alone get things done !

For now though, its all about twenty twelve & the year that was

the good...

- moving into our first home together 

- reaching the '2 year' mark with M

- learning to snowboard in NZ

- quitting the job i knew wasn't right for me 

(funnily enough the same one i thought was right for me this time last year)

- getting a job that isn't my dream job, but is perfect for right now

- getting the happiest, smartest & most beautiful puppy EVER

- being debt free

- seeing a few of our closest friends get engaged & being so so happy

the bad...

- wasting 6 months in the wrong job 

- dwelling on silly things that happened in the past 

the to-do's for 2013...

- save loads of money towards our Hawaii / Bora Bora / Tahiti holiday

- keeping my nails perfectly manicured, especially on my left hand (wink wink)

- incorporate clean eating into my diet

- walking nugget every day instead of a gym membership

- starting study & doing up the spare room as a home office

- having fun !

Yay for 2013

Can't wait to see what you hold

Happy New Years xx

2011 - the good the bad & the 'to do' in 2012

i came into twentyeleven off the back of twentyten (as did we all, duh)

but twentyten was an amazing year for me personally & so i had high hopes for twentyeleven

Whilst it wasn't the worst year, it certainly wasn't the best

i tried my hardest in alot of areas & am proud of myself for that, i'm ending this year on a good note, i know i'm a much better person that i was when it started.

Once again, i have high hopes for twentytwelve

(I'm beginning to think that even-numbered years hold the best for me)

Anyway, in the coming 12 months we shall see

For now though, its all about twentyeleven & the year that was

the good...

- saving enough for a deposit on the house of our dreams

- reaching the '1 year' mark with M

- going to Hawai'i in March

- quitting the job i knew wasn't right for me

- getting the job that was right from me

- buying lots and lots of homewares, at incredibly low prices, in anticipation for our new house (this was before we had found it) people said we were silly to start so early, those people were very wrong :D

- finally curing my acne (it plagued me for 5+ years)

- growing closer with old friends

- making a whole lot of new friends

- loosing weight & getting healthy, there really is no better feeling

the bad...

- having a car accident

- loosing touch with a few people

- not being organised or time efficient

- focusing too much energy on things that dont matter

- not appreciating myself

the to-do's for 2012...

- celebrate EVERYTHING !! We never know how long we have left

- look after myself, maintain my weight, eat healthy & exercise regularly...easy right ?

- slow down ! drink more tea, stare at photos and art, take deep breathes & sit in the tree ( a standout feature of our new house)

- cook more, i love to cook & to feed

- spend more time with friends

- let things that dont matter, not matter...dont dwell on the small things

- travel more, somewhere relaxing & with a beach

- try my very best in the new job

- love more

- indulge in the things i love, not necessarily new louboutin's every pay but to buy good chocolate or a bunch of flowers. To take long baths every now & then, to burn candles each night rather than 'saving them' for when company is over.

Ah twentytwelve, i am welcoming you with open arms & a few cold drinks

Can't wait to see what you hold

Happy New Years xx