My First Post of 2016

Well lookie here, what do you know, we're two weeks into 2016 and I've not posted once on here. Nope. Nada. Not once. For some reason, I've been really nervous to write this first post of the year and I'm not really sure why. So today, I'm taking the plunge and sitting down and writing it. I've told myself that when I'm done I'm allowed to go downstairs and have a cup of coffee (using the milk frother because I'm fancy) and a vegan blueberry porridge bar that I made the other day. Rewards are essential to my sanity guys!


This post, titled every so imaginatively "My First Post of 2016" is a run down of 2015 and a look ahead into what I want to achieve this year. So basically, what every other blogger and their mum has already done.


This year I turned 18, started a blog, sprained my ankle, cut my hair short, finished my first year at university, passed my driving test, dressed up as a doll for Halloween, started a new relationship, fell out with my parents more times than I can count, laughed a lot and drank way too much. 2015 was an amazing year.


As for 2016, well I saw a quote that I really liked and think applies quite well:

"Stop trying to change yourself every year with new resolutions; just accept the fact that you're a fucking mess."

Nevertheless, there are a few goals that I want to work towards.

Blog blog blog

• hit 200 followers on Bloglovin' (follow me here)
• blog a minimum once per week
• new blog design
• new content - healthy living, more lifestyle posts
• make new blogging friends and keep those I already have

Save save save

• stop spending all of my student loan every month
• keep applying for part time jobs
• operate a one in-one out policy with regards to skincare, makeup and clothes

Healthy mind, healthy body

• continue with the plant-based diet I have chosen (more on this in a coming post I'm sure)
• not say I'll exercise 7 days a week and then get disheartened when I don't: instead, I will aim to exercise as often as I can
• make better choices regarding my mental health
• read 12 books this year (I'm using Goodreads to keep track)
• continue sticking to my skincare routine every day
• make more effort with my appearance day-to-day: wear some jewellery, put some thought into my outfit, wear lipstick

Finally, I just want to say thank you to you all for coming with me into 2016!