Personal | Goals for 2014

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I'm not one for New Year's resolutions at all, I never have been. I think if you want to change something, you should change it, not wait for the New Year to do it. However, this time, I want to set myself some goals.

I've had my fair share of ups and downs this year, mainly downs, but lets not dwell on that. I hate the cliche "next year is going to be my year" statement, it's only going to be your year if you make it yours!

My goals for 2014 are:

Find a permanent job

I've been agency staff now for over a year, moving from office to office for short periods of time, doing extra work for companies that only require a certain time length. While it's been good experience, developing my administrative skills, I'm ready to find work in a company where I can progress!

Read more

I don't read as much as I used to anymore. I love reading, just don't seem to find the time for it anymore which saddens me. I have a reading list at home as long as my arm too.

Make wedding plans

Since Pete and I got engaged we haven't made any progress with planning our wedding. We're really bad actually, we went to a wedding fair a couple of months ago which wasn't very good. I'm determined to go look at venues very soon though. Exciting! The whole wedding planning ties in with the job thing because I need to save save save!

Be more healthy

This is the one everyone says they're going to do "in the New Year, I'm going to join the gym/ diet." Since I met Pete, I've put on a lot of weight, I could have afforded to because I was very underweight, but at the moment I'm not happy with myself. I love food too much, by food, I mean crisps. They're my weakness. I definitely need to eat better and exercise more (I promise I'm not writing this eating a packet of Quavers). I'm not going to join a gym, I hate the gym, I never know what to do and feel really self concious. I'm going to play more Just Dance and maybe go for jogs.

We'll see how that goes for now! Wish me luck.

So, they're my goals for 2014! I'm going to look back on this post this time next year and do a post on what I have accomplished.

What are your resolutions/ goals for 2014?

Rachael xo

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Personal | The Best Of 2013

I can't believe it's the last night of 2013! The years just go by so quick when you get older don't they? 

I've had a bumpy ride this year, so for once, I'm quite excited for the new year, but I'm not going to spout any of that "new year, new me" rubbish. I don't even make resolutions! Is there anything more cliche? 

Anyway, enough of the negativity, here are some of my best bits of 2013! 

 Meeting Maddison at her naming ceremony | London selfie | Fall Out Boy return on top form | Seeing my favourite Welsh girls

 Celebrating my 23rd birthday | Being proposed to | Ladies Day | The Jagermeister team

 Nicola got married - classic toilet photo (no that's not Nicola) | First BBQ in our first house | Sleepover | Father's day meal

 Attack Attack's farewell gig | Engagement photo | My little brothers made their first communion | Cousin's hen do

 My cousin got married | Pete's cousin got married | Celebrating my best friend's 21st | Pete's sister's wedding

Cousin Luca's christening | Central Perk | Meeting baby Amelia | Yes the Jager team made it twice

I realise the Jager team made it on here twice, but I'm scheduling this post at 23.06 after a long day at work and cannot be bothered editing the photos all over again! 

Have you done a 2013 summary post? I'd love to see the best bits of your year.

Rachael xo

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NYE | What To Wear

Satin Crop Top | Pencil Skirt | Coin Necklace | Silver Clutch | Lipstick | Boots

I must say this every year, but seriously where has this year gone? I cannot believe 2014 is just around the corner! I'm not really a big fan of New Year's Eve, every year I spend it at home with my family. This year, we're having a buffet/ onesie party - when I say party, I mean it will just be my mum, dad, brothers, and Pete (think his mum is coming along as well). I'm looking forward to it.

I think this is the perfect New Year's Eve outfit. Nothing shouts New Year more than silver and this look is so classy, I'm actually quite sad I won't be wearing this!

How do you bring in the New Year?

Rachael xo

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Instagram | The Christmas Edit

So I made the big decision to leave Wordpress and move my blog to Blogger. Using the lovely Stacey's guide to blog design, I finally have a page I am happy with. Thanks Stacey! 

Anyway, here's what I got up to over Christmas. 

Tinsel nails | Off to work Cast | Tea and cake | Santa nails | Sweets | Jeffrey Campbells | And again | And again | Christmas hat selfie | Phantom of the Opera charm bracelet | Sparkly nails | Photo album from our engagement party

I didn't take many photos over Christmas, I'm rubbish. Christmas this year was very relaxed. Normally, my grandparents come over for Christmas dinner but the went to my auntie and uncle's this year, so it was just my immediate family and Pete. After waking my little brothers up at 6.30 am (yes, I woke them up), I was exhausted and ended up falling asleep on the couch around 10.30 pm while Pete was out celebrating with friends. 

What did you get up to over Christmas? Are you all ready for the New Year?

Rachael xo

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