My New Year Challenge

Happy New Year Everyone

I spent New Years Eve amongst my wonderful friends which I haven't seen for a very long time.  When I was upset (over something very silly) one of my best friends pulled me over and we had a 'heart to heart'.  This made me realise that I need to spend more time with the people I care about this year. I have a habit of wallowing in my university work and going a very long time without seeing anyone, but my fiance. I'm not saying that I should slack off, but I really need to relax a little more.  This year will be my second year of University and things will get harder, therefore I need an injection of fun in my life to help me get through the year. 

A few of my old followers will remember that a year or so ago I created a posting entitled: '101 things to do in 1001 days'. It was one of those tag postings that all bloggers became obsessed with and religiously followed. I started my list at a very bad time in my life. I was on the verge of breaking up with my ex and I was suffering from depression. I've finally got over everything and over a year later, I have an amazing fiance who I love with all of my heart, a great support network and I'm enjoying my life. I finally feel on top of the world, therefore I decided to bring back a new version of the list and challenge myself in 2013. It also helps with you have a trusty side-kick to accompany you on your journey. Below is a photo of me and James having a meal with the family before Christmas. Neither of us look our best as this photo was sprung upon us, but I still love it. 

This list will take longer than a year to complete, but as the old quotes say: " It's not about how fast you get there, but it's the fact you competed or stayed in the race." I have the fact that I would like to get married on the list, but my wedding isn't until 6/9/2014. My aim is to enjoy fulfilling my life and every little item I can tick off the list is simply a bonus. 

Here's the list: 

( This will be added to the bar at the top of my page so you can watch me on my journey)

1)     Find a job 

2)     Pass my driving test 

3)     Visit three different countries

4)     Go to five concerts

5)     Save for our  wedding

6)     Gain over 1000 followers

7)     Read a new book each month

8)     Lose 10lbs

9)     Win more competitions

10)  Change my blog layout

11)  Volunteer to help out a charity

12)  Organise my own event

13)  Do more baking

14)  Go to London Fashion Week again

15)  Go on a theme park ride

16)  Go surfing

17)  Complete a short beauty course

18)  Get a 2.1 for my second year of University

19)  Buy expensive underwear

20)  Do more modelling

21)  Attend more bloggers events

22)  Learn something new

23)  Watch more films

24)  Visit my partners hometown

25)  Have a pamper night with my best friend

26)  Organise my wedding

27)  Go to a spa

28)  Learn new phrases in different languages

29)  Expand my vocabulary

30)  Travel to London more than 3 times

31)  Have an evening away with my best friend

32)  Learn to use my camera properly

33)  Create more Youtube videos

34)  Be printed in another magazine

35)  Go to the theatre more often

36)  Increase my savings

37)  Have a picnic

38)  Start collecting vintage magazines

39)  Network with more media experts

40)  Spend a night at a hotel with my partner

41)  Buy more vinyls

42)  Start collecting items for my future house

43)  Buy a Macbook

44)  Attend a unique exercise class

45)  Go to the gym once a week

46)  Visit an Aquarium

47)  Have my teeth whitened

48)  Make homemade toffee

49)  Do more work experience

50)  Discover 10 new cosmetic brands

51)  Find a pen pal

52)  Change my hairstyle

I would really like to do this first, but I haven't got a clue what to do and I need your advice.

Should I go brunette or stay blonde?

53)  Visit the Roman baths

54)  Invest in a designer handbag

55)  Find the perfect wedding dress

56)  Renew my passport

57)  Conquer my fear of ice by ice-skating

58)  Go to a casino

59)  Go to a roller disco

60)  Move in with James

61)  Go to an opera

62)  Read five classic books

63)  Hand in all my assignments on time

64)  Be in the audience of a TV show

65)  Tone my stomach

66)  Get Married

67)  Work for one of my dream companies

68)  Learn to Sail

69)  Go snorkelling

70)  Buy more fashion books

71)  Run the race for life

72)  Adopt a new pet

73)  Get in touch with my old friends

74)  See a West End show

75)  Do at least one blog post a week

76)  Visit the Academic Skills team and try to improve my writing

77)  Be spontaneous with my partner

78)  Earn some money through my blog

79)  Watch a new TV series

80)  Organise my bedroom

81)  Organise my work portfolio

82)  Regularly visit the hair salon

83)  Do some D.I.Y

84)  Try to be more confident

85)  Collect china cups

86)  Dine at an expensive restaurant

87)  Visit Edinburgh

88)  Visit more places in the UK

89)  Create a business plan for all my little projects

90)  Get into a new skin care regime

91)  Try exotic food

92)  Buy a new diary and keep it updated

93)  Update my little black book (full of media contacts)

94)  Try different makeup styles

95)  Keep up with getting my eyebrows waxed

96)  Watch more black and white films

97)  Attend a murder mystery evening

98)  Go to York

99)  Go to the opera

100) Randomly order a bottle of Champagne in a bar with James.

Some of the items in the list may be repeated and no doubt i'll be adding more things I would like to do in the future. Until then, I think 100 plans for the next year or so will be a great target.

What's your new years resolutions?

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