Stop stifling my Creativity
My mum is an artist. My sister is a chef. I’ve never been
one to fit too comfortably into any sort of category. In the past this has tempted me to pursue singular creative paths however at the grand old age of
23 I’ve come to the conclusion that rather than having one particular skill I
have lots and rather than making excuses for failing to pursue them I’m just
going to do them and not care what anyone else thinks. Easier said than done
when the sarky comments start popping up; “You are shit mate” But this year I am
going to bake, sew, sing, dance, model and play instruments. I’m going to
kayak, hike, plan events, blog and plan my wedding. I’m going to be an interior
designer, a writer, a beauty consultant and a mother. Not to get too “Girl
Power” on this one but I’m kind of bored of being told that I cant do this and
I cant do that. Turns out you can do whatever the F**k you like if you’re
passionate enough about it.
Stop shopping in Primark
I’m not being a snob here. I have
absolutely nothing against Primark as it can be a great place for the savvy
shopper to pick up the odd bargain. However, Primark is not a place for people
with no self-control.
“Vest tops for £3? Well I’d better get
seven!”
“Sparkly phonecases!?? Ok, so I don’t have
that model of phone but I’ll get one anyway”
“My Little Pony PJs? Ok, so it’s boiling
hot August but who cares??”
“Tiny lipgloss keyrings! I’ll just tip this
entire box into my basket”
You see my problem? So I’m drilling into
myself the “Quality not Quantity” ethos this year and saving my pennies for
some really swanky pieces. Seriously. If anyone spots me in a Primark please
just stage an intervention yes?
Start getting Fit
I managed to shed my baby weight pretty quickly in the last
6 months, predominantly through a diet of coffee and stress. Smug doesn’t even
begin to cover how I feel about my lack of stretch marks (almost as smug as I
feel about my entirely intact perineum)
Anyway, I digress. I’m back to my
pre-pregnancy size of UK 6/8 and now that I’ve lost the weight am keen to tone
up in time for beach season. This “toning-up” is of particular importance given
my 2016 Beach Wedding plans, I’m not one for sticking to fitness goal but $2000
of handmade French lace might just motivate my lazy ass.
I am not a fan of boring old Mr Exercise so instead I plan
to keep fit in enjoyable ways. I’ve purchased a pole for pole-fitness classes
at home, a novel way of furnishing the guest bedroom I'll grant you. I’ve also
signed up to Zumba Classes – as you can probably tell I’m a big fan of dance.
Living near the water I’m also opting to purchase a Kayak and Paddle for the summer months, having kayaked as a teenager. Being a Cornish girl I
need little convincing to hit the beach and get out on the waves and luckily my
good friend wrote the book on Kayaking (no, seriously he really did write a
book about it) and is currently advising me on the best little plastic boaty
thing for me.
Stop buying Nude Lipsticks
Have more Sex
Not to get too “TMI” about it but humans are one of the few
species that have sex for pleasure and the benefits of sex include lowering
your blood pressure, boosting your immune system and getting him to buy you
that bag you wanted. Sex is one of those things that drops of the radar as soon
as stress, tiredness and general life get a bit much so we really need to make
a concerted effort to get down and dirty. Trust me it’s worth it and I speak as
someone with a nocturnal 6 month old child, if I can manage it I’m sure you
can. Sex helps to strengthen the bond between you and your partner and it’s the
kind of medicine you don’t mind swallowing (Sorry but I am allowed to sneak in
one sex-pun) Besides, it does a girl good to get kitted out in Agent P sometimes and stalk about with a purpose
What are your New Years Resolutions?

I love all of these... one of the most honest list of resolutions ive read. I respect you for losing your baby weight so quickly! id love it if youd comment back http://www.amyelizabethfashion.com/2015/01/switching-off.html xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy <3 I'll pop over now and leave you some feedback hun
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Milly, You are one of the most genuine bloggers around. You're down to earth and understand the needs of being a woman. More sex? GO FOR IT. x P.s - you're a cow for being a size 6...
ReplyDelete"Rabbits" comes to mind... LMFAO ...
DeleteExcited to Collab with you this year - that should be on the list really!!
Milly
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