LIFE: Bring it on 2015

New Year Resolutions are something we all make and never keep. 'A new year, a new me' something that get's on everyone nerves, right? So, this year I'm not having resolutions. I want to set goals which I can aim towards. At the beginning of the year I had some therapy sessions to discuss my social anxiety and panic disorder, and within those sessions we set some goals which I was to work towards. I'm pretty much ticked all of those off now apart from a trip to London. So I wanted to share my goals with you guys so I can reflect back on them next year and see how well I've done.

Go to London.
This is the top of my list, I've wanted to go to London shopping for a while now. I haven't been since I was a kid and as it's the last thing I've got to tick off I want to make it my mission to have at least a day in London with either friends or family.

Travelling and going on holiday.
I haven't had a holiday since I was 16 because I've been working all the time. I haven't even been to the beach. So, this next year I want to travel more. Whether that's in the UK or abroad. I, at the very least, want to see a beach this year.

Go to more gigs.
I love going to concerts but this last year I only went to one which is quite pathetic considering how many I wanted to go to. I'm hopefully, going to go to more this year, obviously this does depend on who tours. But I'm planning on seeing Tim Schou at the Aaron Carter gig in January and I'm hoping to see Maroon 5 this year around my birthday (fingers crossed).

Spend more time with family and friends.
This last year I've been working such a lot that I feel like I haven't had much time to hang out with my friends and family enough. I used to go to garden centres with my Sister-in-law and I would go to parties every weekend when I was younger. So this year, I want to do more on my days off opposed to sitting around watching movies all day (though that does sound rather lovely too).

Take more risks and opportunities. 
This isn't something I've done much before. But when I have in the past I've found that even if I haven't loved every minute of it that it's helped me grow as a person. I want to say 'yes' to more opportunities whether that's with work or with this blog. I don't want to sit back wondering what could've happened.

I want to spend more time on this blog.
Finally, I want to put up more posts. I love writing on this blog and whenever I'm sat down at a table writing these posts and editing HTML codes it makes me incredibly happy. So, I want to update this blog as much as possible. I also want to do more fashion/lifestyle and beauty posts as I really do love thinking about what outfits I would like to share on my blog. I also think I've found my own style and what suits me best now.

These are just a few things that I hope to achieve this coming year. Though they are quite loose and non-specific I think that will help in making sure I meet them.I hope you all have an amazing 2015 and remember that you can get whatever you want out of the year.

What are you hoping to achieve this year? Let me know in the comments.

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LIFE: Reflecting on 2014

With only a day left of 2014, I thought it was about time I looked at what I've done within the year and what I've achieved. It's easy to look back and think about all the negative stuff that's happened in the year, whether that's losing friendships, or not getting something you really wanted to. The amount of times I've said that 2014 has been crap, but now thinking back it really hasn't been. Yes, there are things that I wish I had done that I hadn't but that's what I can aim to do in 2015.

1) Breaking out of my shell.
I've always been quite a shy and quiet person, I've also always struggled with social anxiety. Having spent a little time getting some help with my anxiety and panic disorder, I've been able to come out of my shell more and just be me. It's weird how when you understand more about what is happening to you in those panicky situations how it can affect you. I've managed to make so many more friends and open up to them and act silly around them without worrying. I've also made a lot more plans and had more of a social life as a result of it. It's made me a lot happier and I can't wait to continue this throughout 2015.

2) A New Job.
I got the opportunity in March to take over a concession whilst someone was on maternity leave, therefore acting manager. It hasn't always been the easiest of jobs and I'm not saying that it's my dream job at all. However, it gave me confidence knowing that my area manager thought I could handle it and also been given such a huge opportunity at a young age. I couldn't be more grateful for the experience and what I've learnt from it.

3) Starting this blog.
Now, I know my blog isn't successful like most bloggers, however, it has been something I've been thinking about doing since I was 15/16. I've always enjoyed writing and my love for music is something I'm incredibly passionate about sharing (even though I have no musical talent what so ever *cries a little inside*). However, finally writing these posts, even if they haven't been as frequent as I would've liked, it's gave me some cool opportunities that I cannot wait to continue into 2015 and see where my hobby takes me. Having people contact me saying they like my work is surreal and makes it feel worth while.

4) Going to an Arena concert.
This is something I've wanted to do for years but I've always been too nervous and scared that I would start panicking at the gig. However, this year, I took the risk and went to see one of my favourite bands (You Me At Six) with one of my oldest friends and it was such an enjoyable time. Not only the concert but catching up with my friend who I don't get to see enough.

5) Having the best friends I could hope for.
This year, has shown me who my friends are, and though I haven't fallen out with anyone, its definitely made me realise who I was important to. I've made new friends along the way which I can't imagine not being in my life now. I have friends who will come back from Coventry to cheer me up (a 3 hour train journey, what a friend). Also, I have my friends who I never thought I would be friends with who have turned out to be so incredible. Without them this year I wouldn't have such an amazing year. I've also had old friends come back into my life this past year, and it's felt like we never had that break.

6) Starting my NVQ.
Now, I was supposed to go to University this year after deferring my offer in 2013. But when the time came I knew I was enjoying working and that university wasn't really for me. My manager, however, did tell me about doing an NVQ in retail and as I love learning, I've decided to take up the opportunity. Whilst it might not be a degree like my friends, I am still learning and it is odd to go back into that after a year and half out of education, but I'm sure it will be great for me to do.

These are just a few things that have been important to me in 2014. However, I cannot wait for the next year to come and to start taking more risks and more opportunities. Check back tomorrow to see what I want to achieve in the new year. Hope you've all had a fabulous year!

What has been the highlight of 2014 for you? Leave a comment below letting me know.

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