– 12 fruits tradition – Fireworks…on TV lol – Midnight feast – Day #96 – Day #97 – Pretty, pretty envelope… – from the lovely Laura for winning Claire’s giveaway – Day #98 – Current reading pile…erm –
First ‘ThisWeek’ round up of the year! Wahey! I’m oh so desperately trying to be positive in 2013, despite the shivers this unlucky number gives some people.
New Year’s was my family’s traditional night of feasting, drinks and chillaxing right up until midnight. Despite how much I love spending the NYE with the fam, I can’t help but look at London’s firework display (which by the way was spectacular this year) and get a tiny pang of jealousy. Maybe one day I’ll be stood on the Thames Embankment watching in person!
So this week’s been a week of resolutions and slipping back to reality, which hasn’t been too bad. I’ve set myself some style resolutions as well as general ones, which I’m trying to monitor throughout the year. Not to mention my snazzy 2013 GoodReads Reading Challenge. I’m going to attempt 30 books this year, which is minuscule compared to some of my friends on there, but hey I’m a slow and easily distracted reader. That being said, I kick started myself again by heading to my local library for the first time in months. I’d forgotten how long it’s been since I actually just borrowed a book instead of buying them instead!
Speaking of books! It’s been a while since I’ve plugged Blogger’s Bookshelf right? ;) In case you don’t know, I help co-run a little collaborative book blog with the lovely and Miss Super-organisational Erin from e-elise. We’ve been going since October and already have to great reviews planned for the New Year. Each of us ‘regular’ bloggers (and some of our guests) are setting ourselves some ‘Books We Vow To Read’ challenges this year too! If you’re interested in getting featured, just tweet me, the blog’s twitter or email the blog (at bloggersbookshelf@gmail.com)!
Also received my adorable giveaway prize from Laura at LauraLoves Boutique. It’s a really beautiful, hand embroidered initial necklace which I never want to take off!
I realise how very me, me, me, the blog has been the past few weeks with all of the holiday happenings, but with the People’s Choice Awards kicking of the January award show season I suspect I’ll be back to talking about ball gowns and red carpet looks in no time ;)
Soundtrack: Demi Lovato: Give Your Heart A Break
Keep on wishing…
R.xoxo