Anyway - I’m aware that I’m perhaps a teensy bit late for the ‘New Year’ blog post. But I’m writing it anyway ;) c’mon I have been away in Australia for the month, so this essentially is my New Year.
So everyone, every year starts their January with New Year’s resolutions. You know the ones…lose the stone put on over Christmas, eat healthy, go to the gym etc. etc. And that’s all well and good – I mean don’t stop, especially if you actually stick to them for the whole year. However, I think the only person I’ve ever met that has stuck to and achieved their New Years resolutions is my boyfriend. I’d be very keen to hear of anyone else that has! I guess I'm just not very good at sticking to things when my hearts not in it. But don't get me wrong, I totally commend the people who can and do - do it.
This year, I’m going to change my tune a little and take a leaf out of his book. I’m not going to set resolutions that I clearly won’t keep or that to be honest I really don’t want to. Yes I have personal objectives that I would like to accomplish this year, like buying my first home amongst a few others. But they aren't New Year’s resolutions, they are simply life.
2013 for me will purely be about being more positive.
Being in Australia (albeit for only 3 weeks) has genuinely made me feel a bit gutted about my country and our culture. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home and all the beautiful places that are under our little European roof – but honestly, we are the most grumpy, negative bunch of people pretty much ever.
Being in Australia (albeit for only 3 weeks) has genuinely made me feel a bit gutted about my country and our culture. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home and all the beautiful places that are under our little European roof – but honestly, we are the most grumpy, negative bunch of people pretty much ever.
Perhaps the sunshine over the other side of the world makes everyone a little bit merrier but really, it’s so shockingly different. I am determined going forward that every morning I will wake up and remind myself that life is not so bad. Yes we have deadlines, yes we are stressed, yes money may be tight, yes we’ve had an argument with our partner over who left the fridge door open but life is GOOD!
If you’ve met me you’d know that sometimes (more often than not) I can be a bit of a negative ninny. And I’m fully aware that sometimes I am not going to be able to be a positive penny, but I am definitely 100% going to make myself look for the positives before I go to whinge and whine.
If you’ve met me you’d know that sometimes (more often than not) I can be a bit of a negative ninny. And I’m fully aware that sometimes I am not going to be able to be a positive penny, but I am definitely 100% going to make myself look for the positives before I go to whinge and whine.
The past month of my life has been pretty much the happiest I’ve been in a long while. I was surrounded by positivity and happiness and it’s just infectious. If everyone here was just a tad jollier I can pretty much guarantee we’d all be smiling a hell of a lot more.
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So if like me you’re a bit ‘done’ with setting yourself unrealistic and unachievable goals, I’d love it if you joined in and jumped on the happiness bandwagon! (Enough cheese, or?)
This year will be the best yet – I know it.
What about you lovely lot? What does 2013 mean to you? :)
Aw Meg I absolutely love this post because I know exactly what you mean!!!
ReplyWhen I was in Australia, it was possibly the happiest and positive I've ever been in my whole life. I don't know if it is the weather or just the Aussies way of thinking but I love how everything is so chilled over there!!
The UK can be a dreary old place at times but I'm going to do the same as you and try to see the positive this year!!
Fabulous post and so glad to have you back blogging again!! We need our Costa date soon ;)
Lots of Love,
Kayleigh
xxx.
Awe Kayleigh, thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed reading it :D
It really is isn't it. I just loved every second because everything just felt so relaxed and happy. We definitely need to take a leaf out of their book :)
Oh gosh, it's WAY over due. Definitely set a date for February?
Take care lovely, and hope you're starting to feel a bit better!
xxx
Your post made me smile.. I have very high hopes from this year too :) looking forward to your next post (and pics of your trip.. sounds like you had tons of fun!) xx
ReplyAwe thank you Adi - I'm glad it made you smile!!xx
yay you are back! greta post honey! I love all the quotes on the pictures and I am planning to do much of the same this year too!
ReplyGlad to have you back and I'm happy you enjoyed Aus!
lots of love
Nafisah xxxx
Thank you lovely lady. I had the best time - I recommend everyone goes!xx
I agree with you in everything you've written.
ReplyI am also very often pesimist, and I really don't have a good reason to be like that.
So, my 2013 resolutions are also to be a bit more grateful for all that was given to me, my husband, my home, my familly, health... what more can I ask?
So, I'm wearing my smile every day from now. :D
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Ahh I am SO glad that you feel like you want to be more positive! It sounds like your life is really wonderful, so definitely embrace it with a smile :) xx