New Year, New Resolutions !

Happy First Week of 2014 !

This year feels different to me, with everything coming up I can't wait to get start on everything I want to do and go everywhere I planned on going. 2014 will definitely be a year full of new beginnings, new adventures, new starts, new fears and new set backs. 

This year I will be:

1. Graduating University

2. Travelling to Europe and Asia 

3. Starting a Career (Hopefully)

2013 was definitely a character building year, I learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life and although there were some terrible lows, there was also wonderful highs and as much as I want to forget some moments, Im glad they happened because they taught me so many unforgettable lessons. 

But with the New Year upon us, I wanted to share some of my resolutions.

1. Get Healthy & Be Fit

I already know, can I get anymore cliche? But this is a goal I've been working on since the end of the 2013 and one I am really serious about. The truth is I am not a teenager anymore and my body cannot handle the things I put it under anymore and it needs to change. 

2. Travel 

I always want to travel, but I always make excuses not to. With graduation in the near future I plan to take a few months off to truly see the world.

3. Show Gratitude

I truly believe in the statement "Gratitude turns what we have into enough" and I need to remember that statement more. 

What are your Resolutions ?

Cheers,

Jennifer

13 things in 2013

ONE

Making the Dean's Honour Roll

This award was unexpected because this year I took on a lot more on than usual. I worked full time throughout the majority of the school year and schooled all year round (3 semester). I learned that it is possible to do it all you just need to want it. 

                                                                              

TWO

Statements Necklaces

Describing this as an addiction is an understatement. I really got into statement necklaces this year and I love how much they can transform an outfit. They have actually inspired a big project that I cant wait to get started on and share with everyone

THREE

Vancouver Sun Run
I am not someone that is fit at all, this year I started trying to get into it and am proud to say that I completed the Vancouver Sun Run this year.

FOUR

Class Five Status
I've have put this off for a couple years now and it feels good to finally cross this off my list. I even passed on the first try!

FIVE
Whiterock
I don't even remember the last time I was here but this Summer we drove out here and it was beautiful. I can't wait to be back neck year.

SIX

SIAT 100
This course changed my life. Not only did a meet an amazing friend but finally discovered something that I was passionate about. This course changed so many aspects of my life and opened up a wonderful opportunity at work.

SEVEN

Riding the Ferris Wheel by the pier in Seattle
This is something that I always wanted to do. I was taken here on my Birthday and was able to ride the wheel just as the sun was setting. It was beautiful and something I will never forget.

EIGHT

Getting my Polaroid
This was gifted to my on my Birthday and although I don't use it enough. It has definitely made me take more photos and that's a big step for me considering I barely ever take photos.

NINE
Blogging again...
Although I haven't be consistent with this I love doing it none the less. I love that I can express myself and share my thoughts and purchases with someone, even if its just one person.

TEN 
Pinterest
This was just been a black hole of inspiration, from fashion to DIY Pinterest has provided me with so many ideas and I cant wait to share them with you guys.

ELEVEN
Getting promoted at work
As we speak I am currently a Marketing Coordinator creating Ads and other things for the company I am employed at. Although this job as been challenging and demanding especially with school, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity.  

TWELVE
Smoothies
I used to eat Mcdonald's or Candy for breakfast, Saying that I was unless would be an understatement. After trying the Jugo Jucie Kale Smoothie I really liked and dupe the recipce and now I'm hooked. 
Ill share the recipe with everyone soon, its really very simple and tastes great !

THIRTEENTH 
Finding my path...
With graduation close by (April 2014), 2013 has made me ask a lot of questions about myself and re-evaluate what I want out of it. But I am happy to say that I think I am finally on my path and I really can't wait for what 2014 will bring.

Those are my 13 things and I would love to know yours, so please share if you are willing :)

Happy New Year's Eve Everyone,

Cheers, Jennifer

Time - An Explanation & Update

My exams were done and over with on Dec 4th and I had every intention to blog regularly again, I even had a plan in place to for a new blog post everyday of December.. But what happened ? I have no idea. One moment it was Dec 4th and now theres only a couple of days left in 2013.

This month I planned to do it all. I wanted to do all the Christmas festivities that I never got to do before, I wanted to sleep in and over 8 hours everyday, I wanted use this winter break to learn more about the design programs I've been dabbling in, I wanted to workout and get a head start on my new years resolution to "get fit", I wanted to do so much but ended up half/barely starting everything. 

Planning to do things and actually getting things done are things a struggle with the most. More often than not I find myself ignoring the things a want to do (blogging, learning, exercising) and wasting time on useless things (online shopping, youtube, pinterest, other internet black holes.) With the year coming to a quick end its hard to believe that another 365 days past by, although I feel like I've made steps in the right direction but I am no where near where I want to be.

I order to change this habit I want to challenge myself next year to create more than just a list of things I want to get done but make a timeline and develop a step by step guide as well. Hopefully this will make it better and when I start to see more little things being crosses off it will motivate me to cross off the bigger things.

Because honestly speaking there is enough time in the day, I just don't make use of it efficiently.

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Did you get done everything you wanted this year?


Cheers, Jennifer