2015…One Word...

This year I have decided to do away with resolutions and instead pick one word to reflect upon over the course of the year instead.  I had had one word swirling around in my head for the latter part of last year, but I didn't really know what to do with it, but then listening to an episode of the Lively Show (if you haven't checked out Jess Lively's podcasts yet…do it…do it now!) Jess mentioned Ali Edwards and her 'One Little Word' project and just like that my word found a meaning.

So my word for 2015…

This little word I hope is going to help me in so many areas of my life.

Spring has Sprung...

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Is it any coincidence that the UN picked the first official day of spring (today) as International Day of Happiness?

I'm looking forward to picking up some pretty flowers and bringing a little springtime happiness into the flat.

I also thought that now was probably a good time to check back on how i'm doing with my resolutions/goals…

1. Devote more time to creating.  I'm sad to say this one has been rather neglected.  I need to put the time in over the next few weeks before Baby O arrives.  I have a whole list of projects (baby and non-baby related) that I want to complete, so time to stop procrastinating and start doing!

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2.     Be more organised.  I do feel like I am getting there slowly but surely with this one.  The flat is feeling a lot less cluttered and I have started implementing things like a meal plan, but there is definitely room for improvement.3.     Travel more.  We made it to Dorset, but that is about all the travelling we have done so far…I think we need to start planning some more trips so this one doesn't get forgotten.4.     Drink more water.  Hmmm, I have good days and bad days with this one…I either seem to drink like a fish (2+ litres) or barely anything at all.  Maybe if I had one of these lovely bottles I'd do better, unfortunately I have yet to find a UK stockist.

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5.     Blog More!  I'm trying and so far I am pretty happy with the progress.  People are actually reading, which is both exciting and terrifying!  I love looking at my stats and seeing which posts are resonating best.  Thanks so much for checking out my little corner of the interweb!

2014…Bring It On!

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Welcome 2014!!  Wow, what happened to 2013?

2013 was incredible year that included not only my wedding, but also that of my brother, but I already know that 2014 is going to top that.

2014 is the year that I will be fulfilling one of my lifelong dreams…to become a Mummy.  Baby boy is due April 15^th and I just can’t wait!

Other things I hope to achieve this year aside from my main priority of being the very best Mummy I can be…

1. Devote more time to creating.  In the words of Gretchen Rubin - Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good – or more specifically for me just get started

2.     Be more organised.  I have a tendency to become overwhelmed whether that be that be the amount of jobs on my to do list or the amount of clutter in my flat…you get the his

3.     Travel more.  I know this is going to be more difficult with a newborn, but I’m not just talking about foreign travel, this could include travelling to see my parents in Dorset, James’s friends and family in Manchester and our various wonderful friends dotted around the country…of course some foreign travel to see far flung friends and the sun wouldn’t go amiss!

4.     Drink more water, this one has been on my list for years now…I’m getting better, but wish I didn’t find it so hard

5.     Blog More!

So here goes...