My
26th birthday in London with Laura | My 26th birthday at
home with family | Lunch at Ember Yard with Vicky | Birthday trip to Rome | Belated birthday celebrations with Gemma in London | York v Barnet | Mariah’s
birthday in London | Bank Holiday with daddy: Barnet v Luton | Mansfield v Barnet |
09/07/60-24/05/16 RIP | Mallorca with Gemma | Work Awards Evening | Mum’s
birthday in London | Holiday with mum to La Rioja and Madrid | Gemma’s birthday | Work overnight trip to Civitavecchia | Day in Birmingham with Gemma followed
by Halloween with the Uni lot | Christmas Markets in Brussels | Pre-Christmas
meal at Le Meridien, Piccadilly
2016
was a year of ups and downs, it was one of the longest and most difficult years
of my life and it was a massive struggle. Bloggers are always keen to show the
good in everything, but I know my life certainly isn’t rainbows and
butterflies. In 2016: I lost friends, I made friends, I re-connected with old
friends. I came out of a seven year relationship and found someone else that
has made me smile again. I had my heart ripped apart when my daddy died, but I
understood the importance of family. I reached my target weight. I fulfilled my
quota of five holidays a year. And while I spent a lot of the year crying, I
end it smiling and excited for what 2017 will bring.
I
set myself four goals last year – so how did I get on?
(1) Take
time to relax and unwind in the evenings
This
one was semi-successful. I had hoped I’d be able to last one night a week
technology-free, but I just couldn’t do it. My sleep pattern isn’t any better
either. However, I made more time for myself after work and have tried to look
after myself more.
(2) Spend
more time with friends
I
was lucky enough to see my best friend Gemma five times this year and we even
went on holiday together. I also saw my friend Rob for the first (and second!)
time in over six years. I caught up with the uni girls for brunch and then
Janine’s leaving drinks. I enjoyed meals out with Vicky. And I even double
dated with Mariah and Joey.
(3) Reach
200 followers
I
won’t say too much about this one. I don’t even have 100 followers on
Bloglovin. But I did set up a Facebook page this year. You can follow it, here.
(4) Go
to more events/meet ups
I
was fortunate enough to be invited to two foodie events this year: Barraka, near
Liverpool Street and then Wagamama at Intu Lakeside. I’ve signed up to the #IntuVIB
club so hopefully 2017 will hold more opportunities.
And
so to next year – what would I like to achieve?
(1) Get
fitter
I’d
love to start swimming again, once a week. Or running, as I bought a pair of
running shoes and have only worn them a handful of times. I would also love to
run a 5K.
(2) Save
as much as possible
I
would love to be able to move out, but there’s no way I’d be able to go it
alone. In September 2015, I used most of my savings to buy a brand new car and
whilst I managed to save well last year, I’d love to continue or better that.
(3) Apply
common sense
This
one’s definitely easier said than done. I am nightmare with directions and
unfamiliar routes; I panic a lot and get myself in a state; the majority of the
time my mouth works faster than my brain. I’m not stupid, I just lack common
sense.
Wishing
you all a healthy and happy New Year – and thank you for all the love and
support in 2016.
Love,
Lucy xx
2017 will be infinitely better for you. Happy New Year xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Hun. Wishing you a Happy New Year too xxx
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