Happy New Year, Welcome 2015!

As we approach an end to another year, I sit back and reminisce. This year has been beyond amazing, so many ups and downs but it has all been worth it.

Let’s rewind back to my blog post last new years and see the resolutions I set myself and see if I kept them:

 

Keep my blog up to date 

 

I think I definitely hit this one right on the head. From last year, my blog hit a total of 36 posts, with most of the posts reaching a high of five views per post purely from my family reading what I had to babble on about. This year, I am proud to say, 156 posts later I really did keep my blog up date this year. Especially as I managed to post 120 more posts than last year, with them averaging around 2-3 posts a week.

 

Be a better person (i.e. not judge people)

 

Well, whole heartedly I can’t say I fully accomplished this, purely because I still cannot control myself when I see people badly dressed and I do tend to think, what on earth are you wearing and why did you pair that with this?! Although, I have tried to redeem myself by helping the less fortunate where I can and doing good deeds. I still think I accomplished it though.

 

– Take any opportunity that will help me to be more successful

 

Yes, most definitely. Joining Zomato as an active blogger, they have helped me out a great deal and really given me that push into the foodie community. Also attending various other bloggers events, I have found that more people knew about my blog than I thought!

 

– Pass all my exams this year

 

100% accomplished this one. I successfully passed all my first year exams, which did allow me to transfer to The University of Westminster to continue my Biochemistry degree in second year. I am absolutely loving it! Having made some amazing friends and really settled in, it was worth the wait!

 

– Get Blue up to County Level standard showing

 

This one, sadly… I didn’t manage to finish. A touchy topic indeed. June this year, we came to the heart breaking decision to sell my beloved boy. Since I am in London at university for most of the year, I couldn’t give him the time and love he deserved for him to flourish and really reach his potential. To this day, I still miss him very dearly. Sometimes you just need to let things you love go, so they can grow.

This year has definitely taught me a lot of life lessons. Some things work out and others do not, but at at the end of the day, it has been for the right reasons. Rising each day, that little bit more stronger, facing each day like a new challenge and I am so thankful for it.
I have met some amazing people too. My amazing friends at Westminster University, who introduced me to all their friends and made me feel so welcome after transferring. Thank you ladies, you’re the best.
Some fabulous bloggers, especially Angie at SilverSpoon London, Kelly at Flat Even, Jaime at Angloyankophile, Melaine at Sunny In London, Zoe at Love and Limoncello, Catherine from Lux Life Blog and Chloe from New Girl in Toon.
How could I forget the wonderful team over at Zomato?! Yusuf, Alexandra and Sarah, a wonderful team who have really pushed me out there within the food blogger community.

 

The travels and adventures, especially going to Amsterdam with my favourite American flatmates for my 20th back in March. Amazing people, amazing memories. However, let 2015 be the year we reunite in America, a promise I shan’t break.

 

 

This year has also allowed me to find my place in London and really get the very best out of it. I’m so blessed to be able to call the big smoke my home now. It truly is a beautiful city and I am so lucky to be able to venture out with my two best friends Anna and Lizzy by my side.

 

I think with both the children away in London now, our family has grown a lot closer and we tend to really make the most of the special memories and time spent together. Especially on happy occasions like my sisters graduation.
2014, you have been truly fabulous. However, I am so ready to set some new goals and enjoy the living daylights out of 2015 for sure.
My resolutions for 2015:
– Post more outfit of the day blog posts
– Expand my blog further and wider
– Travel many places
– Try new unique experiences
Together, let’s clink our champagne glasses together and toast. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Welcome 2015…
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