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Well here we are again, another new year, another new years resolutions list. Did I stick to my 2017 list? No, not really. But I did try I swear!

Here are my 2018 new years resolutions, that I hope to try and achieve this year.

1. Weekend Vlogging (and actually stick to it!)
So in 2017 I tried weekend vlogging for the first time, and it started off okay but then I just started to get real sloppy. This was a resolution last year, so this year I hope to actually try and stick to it.

Of course I know there will be some weekends where I just can't vlog, but I'm truly aiming to try and vlog most weekends, at least more than last year anyway.

So if you want to keep up with my fabulous (lol, jokes) life, then subscribe to my YouTube channel!

2. Blog at least once a week
So I tried to blog last year, but let's be real, I was slack. I have so much I want to write about, but then I get tired and just can't be bothered - not this year! I plan to put out a blog post at least once a week, and finally get some blogs that I've had sitting in draft forever out to the world.

3. Read!!
This is another resolution from last year, I wanted to read 10 books - I only got through 5. So this year, instead of saying I don't have time or I'm too tired I will pick up the book and try to even read a chapter. 

I actually love reading and have over 50 books on my to read list but I'm just lazy. So instead of Netflix, YouTube or mindlessly scrolling through social media I will instead pick up a book every once and awhile.

4. Say yes to going out more
I've noticed I like saying, 'oh sorry I'm busy' a lot, even when I actually have nothing planned. I've found myself in a rut, where on my weekends I prefer just to sit at home and watch TV instead of going to a friends house or going out to dinner. So this year I will say yes to more things, and actually get out my house and socialise in my spare time. 

5. Get in shape
Okay so this one makes the list every year, but I really do need to stop making excuses. It's time to hit the gym or if I'm too busy at least take my dogs for a walk and do something active. This year I will attempt to do something active at least 4 - 5 times a week.

5. Go to bed on time
I'm making it a priority this year that on work nights at 9pm I put down my phone and turn off the TV. I need to get more sleep and have a better quality of sleep, so after 9pm if I'm not tired I can read but that's it. Hopefully this will also help me get into a routine and then be able to wake up at a decent hour where I can have breakfast before work - because I do skip it a lot, oops.

Let me know what your new year's resolutions are below, I'd love to hear what you'd like to achieve.

Love, Ali
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2017 - what a year. 
It was a pretty fabulous year and looking back probably one of my favourites. So let's take a look back at the year that was 2017.

Travel
I was very fortunate during 2017 to do a lot of travelling. Not only did I go back to my happy place - Disney World in Orlando Florida and a Disney Cruise to the Caribbean, but I also got to travel around Europe with my 3 best friends from high school.

Countries I visited:
  • America
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Cayman Islands
  • Czech Republic
  • England
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Switzerland
  • Vatican City
Just looking at this list I can't believe I did all this, but I'm so glad I saved my money and did. I love travelling and couldn't imagine not having a year that doesn't involve me going somewhere.

A permanent full time job
2017 was the year I finally secured myself a permanent full time job. No more short contracts, no more wondering if I should start looking for another job out of fear I wouldn't be extended. It's like the biggest weight was lifted from my shoulders when I finally signed that contract.

YouTube growth
I never give myself a number to work towards, or look at how many views my videos get, but I was pretty damn happy my channel had over 550 subscribers by the end of 2017. I just still can't believe that so many people actually want to subscribe to me. 

So thank you to everyone who has subscribed or even watched just one of my videos. There are so many wonderful people to watch on YouTube and the fact that people choose to watch me is amazing and I thank you very very muchly.

I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Literally this play was the reason I travelled to Europe. My friend booked these tickets in 2016 and then said why don't you come with me. This then turned into a 5 week trip around Europe but regardless, this play was the reason I went and holy gosh I'm so glad I did.

This play made me laugh, cry and just took my breath away. 

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I'm sure I've missed some things because let's be honest I have a terrible memory. There are things I wish that could've happened in 2017, but really it was a pretty unbeatable year. Sorry 2018, you have a lot to live up too.


Love, Ali
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