Happy New Year

Its the beginning of January and we are all a little depressed that Christmas is over. January is the month everyone claims will be the start of a 'new person', but really we are all exactly the same as before.

Last year I made a resolution to 'say yes' more often. And I was successful. I ate food I had never tried before, and went to places I had never been before.

This year I haven't set myself a resolution, but I have set myself tasks.

• To learn how to poach an egg
• To master the eyeliner flick on myself
• To go on at least two holidays abroad
• To move out of my parents house
• To progress my career

If I can at least complete three items on my list I will be happy. 

A goal I have also set for 2016, is to educate myself on nutrition and how to look after the body. As someone that is always ill/tired/grumpy. I feel its about time I tried to do something about it. 

In December, I made the decision to cut out alcohol from my life (excluding special occasions).  I am also avoiding coffee (sometimes) and aiming for at least 8 hours sleep a night. 

For Christmas I received a good selection of books to help me with my goal. Hopefully I will actually use them. 

• Lean in 15 
• Made by Millie Macintosh
• Khloe Kardashian
• Jamie Oliver Superfood 

As I get to use the books more I will review them and let you know whether they are worth the buy. 

Hello January.

What I'm wearing 

This month I start my office job full time. This means smart clothing is a must. After being supermarket worker for the last 7 years I have to admit I didn't really have any smart clothes other than my graduation dress and a black dress I wear to funerals. Not great right? 

But thanks to the Christmas period/January Sales, I have managed to get my wardrobe looking a bit more prepared.

Dress: Topshop - £40                                                     Top: River Island - Currently in sale

What I'm listening to

So I my be a little behind with the Sam Smith craze, but I got this CD for xmas and I love it. My favourite tracks have to be 'I'm Not The Only One' and 'Like I Can'.

What I'm watching 

For Christmas my parents got me a fab new smart TV and to add to it and make it even better, I invested in a Now TV box. Its such a great investment. It comes with a 3 month entertainment pass which gives you access to channels such as MTV and Comedy Central. As well as access to box sets such as Greys Anatomy, Girls and 24. When the 3 months is up I can pay £6.99 for a month pass (no contract). 

What I'm smelling

My favourite perfume is still the same. I'm still stocked up on Alien by Thierry Mugler and judging by all the Christmas present pictures I have seen, the fragrance is getting more and more popular. 

What I'm eating

My month looks set with a diet of Jaffa Cakes that I was given for Christmas. Yes, I have an unhealthy addiction to Jaffa Cakes and these huge boxes do nothing but make the addiction worse! 

What I'm looking forward to

With is being January there is only one answer to this. I'm looking forward to the year ahead.

With trips to Paris, London and Newcastle on the radar for the first couple of months, I can tell its going to be an amazing year.