Overall it has been a crazy old year in more ways than one - well for the world it is has been - but for me, it's been pretty average. 2016 has had it's highs and it's low memories for me, so I think it's about time that I revisit 2016 and see what I did (and didn't) complete on this years bucket list and what my highlights and discoveries were along the way:
What was my 2016 bucket list and did I complete it?1. Do something spontaneous
I can't remember what I did but I'm pretty sure that I did something spontaneous this year. I suppose booking a holiday to America on a whim was quite spontaneous, one morning we were looking and the next we had booked it. I think I find doing things spontaneous difficult because I love planning and organising things.
2. Wear less make up
Yeah, I didn't stick to this. I tried, I really did but I don't feel myself without it. I did definitely start wearing less than I usually did, so I suppose I kind of kept to this. I think it's really difficult to give something up when you're use to using it all the time.
3. Pick and choose my 'sassy' moments
I definitely calmed down the sass. Thank you adulthood!
4. Drink more water
Yes, yes and yes! I did achieve this and I'm still achieving this. I try to drink at least two litres of water a day, more if I am on the go all the time.
5. Visit two different countries this year
YES! I achieved this. I visited DisneyWORLD in Orlando, Florida and Costa Adeje in Tenerife as well - both beautiful places and incredible memories were made. I am planning now for 2017...
6. Learn the star consolations
Truthfully I never got round to this, I've been so busy with work and everything else I didn't have time. I think I wanted to learn about them even more when I was sat in a hottub and looked up to a clear sky with twinkling stars. It was beautiful. Definite one for 2017.
7. Take the next step in my career path
I've definitely expanded my knowledge and experience but I feel it's time to take another step and broaden myself even more.
8. Read more books
I have definitely achieved this and I've enjoyed every second of this. I forgot how much I missed reading until I spend evenings picking up a book of a real paper turner. I want to read so many more next year and I already have a list as long as my arm including every book I'd like to read.
9. Be Healthier
I would definitely say that they've become healthier. I've change my diet, habits and lifestyle; I think all I need to work on now is my fitness and exercise level in my life. I need to do a little more.
10. Reunite with my university friends
This happened. Twice. I think we're already planning for 2017 - no doubt it will be even bigger and better than this year. Hopefully with even more uncontrollable laughter as well.
11. Step outside my 'comfort zone'
2016 has been extremely jam-packed for me, so I wouldn't say I've done too much out of my comfort zone but I have a list of things that I'd like to try and do outside my comfort zone, so let's see if 2017 can help me to achieve them.
12. Start saving
I've done quite a lot of saving (and spending) this year. I've save quite a bit but I think I need to be a little more strategic when it comes to saving in 2017. The one thing I'm really proud of is I sort out my bank accounts opened ISAS and better saving accounts to help to save for the rest of my life. Prod adult right now.
13. Look after my skin
As some of you may know my skin is rather temperamental, which is super annoying, so I need to make sure my skin care is on point so I'm ready for any occasion. I think I have pretty much nailed down my skincare routine and I have pretty much got my skin under control but there will always be one to two surprises. It's never perfect.
14. Be Balanced
Yes I didn't get very good at the whole - work/social life balance things. Work kind of took over a little but I'm improving slowly but surely. I just love to give all I can to my job.
15. Text People Back
Um I wish I could say I have majorly improved in this but I can't; otherwise I'd be lying. I have got better thought, just not a lot.
16. Worry less and be happier
I think you worry regardless but it's how long you worry for and how you take it that counts. I've learnt that I need to take everything on the chin and use to either make me stronger or push it to one side and forget about it. Worrier doesn't help to improve your lifestyle, it just makes it static.
Top Five Highlights of 2016
- Getting to go to DisneyWORLD in Orlando, Florida with one of my best friend. It was incredible, so many magical memories!
- Getting to have best reunions with my university best friends {hopefully there will be bigger and even better ones to come}.
- Taking the next step forward in my career, being given more responsibilities.
- Getting a brand new car {I feel like a really responsible and full time adult now}.
- Reuniting with my best friends!
Top Five Things I Discovered in 2016
- Things don't always go the way you think that they're going to go {No I'm not talking about Brexit or the US electron}.
- True friend will make the time for you and pull you back when you're feeling as low as low can be.
- I am 100% a true #Mixer now. Little Mix are just goals and their new album is incredible. *insert emoji with heart eyes here* #PureSass
- I have a new found love for the Hygge Lifestyle and Baking.
- There is always going to be better, richier, thinner or prettier than you but it's how you better yourself that counts the most.
With our time in 2016 almost over, it's time to bid farewell to 2016 and say hello to 2017 {hopefully 2017 will be a better year for everyone}.
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