Wednesday 11 January 2017

New Years Resolutions 2017

Hello, I'm a bit late on this one, but its still January so that's all fine and dandy.


Too many it may seem almost extravagant because lets face it going to the Theatre isn't a cheap past time. However I work at a Theatre, and I get more opportunity than most, so I feel it is almost my duty to take advantage of walk ins and see play, musicals, comedians etc which I wouldn't normally pay to see. With that said, it is my challenge to see more Theatre this year.

My work life balance is all over the place, in fact there is no balance. Since September I have barely seen my non-work friends, because I've made myself too available at work. With two weeks off work coming up I feel this is the perfect time to start fixing this.

For so long I have been meaning to get some more piercings, other than the standard lobe piercings 1 either side, the first time I mentioned this on my blog was back in 2014. I really need to sort this one out.

The last part of 2016 I found it so difficult to find time to exercise, when I did have a day off, or a morning the last thing I wanted to do was drag myself out of bed. I've decided this year I have to at least go to the gym once a week. I potentially need to inspire myself with new gym wear... hello Nike Store...

That is it for this year!
xxx

Saturday 7 January 2017

January Wishlist 2017

Helloooo! I think it has been about 783 years since I last did a wishlist, which is crazy as it once was a monthly thing. Everything on this wishlist is definitely tailored to my 'smart casual' work wear uniform.


This is definitely at the casual end of, smart casual. You can never go wrong with a pair of black jeans, they are a wardrobe must have. I would either wear these with a shirt or a nice jumper.

2. Shirt

A nice segue there, this could be the shirt I pair with the jeans above to bring the outfit into the realms of smart casual. I've really wanted a nice smart shirt ever since InTheFrow featured one in an Asos haul not too long ago.


I have an extensive knitwear collection, it takes up far too much of my wardrobe! I haven't got a nice snuggly grey jumper - I find this very alarming, so I must rectify the situation.


I bought a blue checked shirt dress in a similar cut to this one. It is easily one of my most worn pieces from last year. A denim shirt dress is a classic piece and would be in my wardrobe for years.

Thanks for popping by!
xxx


Monday 2 January 2017

2016: A year in reading

My aim in 2016, was to read 12 books in 12 months, however a new job meant that finding time to read and have a life became dramatically reduced. Alas, I managed to squeeze in 11, so not too bad after all.

Book 1: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
During 2014/15 this book I felt was super hyped up, this book I listened to on audible, so I don't know how that effected my experience of this book. Personally I felt this book took about half the book to get going, until it actually became a thriller. But once the plot started to get moving I couldn't stop listening until I found out what the ending was. Potentially a little disappointing for a thriller but definitely an enjoyable listen/read.

Book 2: The Woman in the Picture by Katharine McMahon
I picked this book up on a whim in a charity shop, so had no expectation. I would say this was one of my favourite books of this year. Honestly it was such a long time ago now that I read it so my memory of the plot has faded.

Book 3: Spectacle by Sue Perkins
There is no doubt that this book had the biggest impact on me this year, culminating with seeing Sue live on stage in September. This book has endearing moments as well as many funny moments from Sue's childhood. If you know me in real life, you will certainly agree this book has impacted for certain.

Book 4: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Not one of my favourites to read, but could definitely have the prize for the prettiest book. I think this was just so different to what I usually read that I just didn't know what to make of it. Perhaps I will read it a few years down the line and I might've sussed it. (Vaguest mini review ever - You're welcome)

Book 5: Dream a Little Dream by Giovanna Fletcher
I've said it before, I will say it again. I love the way Giovanna writes, it is such a pleasure to read. I think this is my favourite book by Gi, I thought the concept of a romantic novel was switched around a bit and wasn't predictable.

Book 6: P.S I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
This book was a let down, personally I found it really boring. There is nothing more to say here.

Book 7: Mad About the Boy (Bridget Jones #3 by Helen Fielding)
Like the predecessors to this Bridget Jones book it is written in a colloquial manner, as it is diary entries. This book made me giggle, and I read it in 10 days according to Good Reads and I think that is always a good sign if you read a book fairly quickly.

Book 8: Always with Love by Giovanna Fletcher
This novel follows on from Giovanna's debut novel Billy and Me (which I read last year), it follows how Sophie copes with Billy's movie star lifestyle. I did enjoy this book, but not as much as Dream a Little Dream which I had read earlier in the year.

Book 9: Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
I enjoyed reading this so much that I gave it, its own review back in September, click here to read it.

Book 10: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
YouTube completely hyped up this book, so I felt I had to read it. It was a good YA but I really feel that the ending was unnecessary and could have finished on a higher note. If you are a younger reader I think you would enjoy this book.

Book 11: The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
An ideal book to read in the run up to Christmas. As an adult (lol need to come to terms with that) I was unsure to what extent I would enjoy this, but I really did. I loved the story and the illustrations throughout. Highly recommend!


So there we are all the books I read last year! Here's to another year of reading. On a side note, I do hope to get this blog up and running to some extent, so stick around!!

Thanks for popping by!
xxx