Wednesday 21 December 2016

Day 8 of Blogmas - 10 things





Monday's post was very negative and listed the things I dislike about Christmas. However I want to make it very clear - I don't completely hate Christmas. I don't feel as excited this year. It could be because it doesn't feel as cold, or that I feel I've only just moved; it could be getting older or it could be the fact I'm working Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

That being said, I do like spending time with family and all it entails, so here is my positive post about the things I love, am grateful for and goals for 2017.


10 things I love about Christmas:

1. Presents
Yes I'm still a total child! I've had to stop myself opening presents from two of my friends as they posted them.

2. Food
I love being greedy, and it's the one time Mum doesn't lecture me about how I will feel bad about it

3. Day off
It's a nice day off that you can spend off, where neither parents are stressing, and I can be with them

4. No pressure
There are no plans. I am not judged for staying my pjs most of the day!

5. Naps and time to chill
Sometimes I  get to sneak off for naps (I am known to have one, sometimes two and maybe three once).

6. Irn Bru
I've banned myself from drinking it as religiously as I used to. Unfortunately my skin flares up so I like the occasional treat of it on Christmas Day. Most enjoy a bellyful of alcoholic beverages, not me. I don't actually tend to drink anything alcoholic on Christmas Day

7. The aftermath
I love what comes after Christmas. It is the start of organising things for the new year, writing goals and tidying away anything new you've received.

8. Giving
I know presents came first, but this comes in equal measure. I usually start Christmas shopping at the end of October or early November, so love when I can finally exchange gifts; see how much they like it; if they like it.

9. Time for reflection
As it sounds, time to reflect similar to point 7.

10. Coming together
So many families might be far in distance, but come together and celebrate.


10 things I'm grateful for this year:















1. My dogs
2. My friends
3. My family
4. My increasing confidence
5. A home (this time of the year makes me feel for those less fortunate)
6. Learning new hobbies e.g. blog, scrapbooking and more
7. Enjoying being single - no need to look, and learning to enjoy own company
8. My health
9. A job
10. Having everything I need in terms of possessions


10 things I hope for in 2017:

1. Pass my driving test
2. Be the best Maid of Honour I can be for my close friend's wedding in August
3. Get a job in fundraising
4. Make a difference volunteering
5. Go somewhere abroad - preferably to visit my friend, Zara in Norway
6. Visit family who live further afield
7. Go to more gigs and events
8. Pursue more creative hobbies such as jewellery making
9. Start yoga properly again
10. Complete a charity challenge as discussed in yesterday's post here.

Hope you enjoyed this post. As you can probably tell, I love writing a good list! What are you looking forward to? Love to know!


30 comments:

  1. Such great goals! I wish you luck for passing your driving test next year it is actually the best feeling ever when you pass!

    Kumbear Xo

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    1. I know I feel I've been working towards it for so long that I'd be so happy if I passed x

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  2. This is great I'm going to list all these. It's important to look back over achievements throughout the year. Also irn bru haha. My daughters first Christmas so pressure but can't wait.

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    1. I've not had the best year but don't wish to be negative, just like to set goals for the future x

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  3. I love the napping and the chilling. Such a treat!

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  4. A great list of positives for you about Christmas, and having a nice lazy day in your pjs sounds a treat to me! I love your goals for 2017, you have a lot to look forward to in the new year.

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    1. Yeah definitely 😊 Yeah I do, I'm hopeful I might be able to succeed with them x

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  5. Napping is definitely a positive off Christmas and most certainly needed after all the food consumed!

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    1. Yeah I'm like a baby at Christmas. Eat a lot and then sleep πŸ˜‚ x

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  6. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family at Christmas. Can't wait to see little man's face when he opens his presents! :)

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  7. At Christmas time, I love work winding down- not for me, I still work, but many of the companies I work with are closed so I get so much work done!! xxx

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  8. It's nice to balance the negatives with some positives. I think it's so nice to have some time to just relax and do what you want to do x

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    1. Yeah I'm all about the balance! Agree 😊Sometimes the only time some people can be with all their family x

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  9. I can't wait for some downtime and planning my year ahead.

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    1. Exciting planning for year ahead! I love that most 😊x

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  10. Ha I love the not being judged for being on your PJs all the time, so true x

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  11. I love that Irn Bru is on here! It's my favourite drink ever!! xo

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  12. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family and eating far too much food! x

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    1. Me too! Already began on eating too much part lol x

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  13. Relaxing with my family, we go to church christmas morning then cook and eat together then napping time i love it

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    1. Awww sounds lovely! Hope you had a fab Christmas 😊😘

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  14. This is such a lovely reflection post. I love giving at Christmas time.

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    1. Aww thank you 😊 Appreciate it! I love reflective posts too x

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  15. All the best for this year, hopefully you will achieve everything you want to x

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  16. That's so sweet, thank you 😊! Hope you do too x

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