Life seems to be passing me by at a rapid rate at the moment. Blink and you miss everything. My life consists of a Monday to Friday job in an office, so you’d think that time would go slower than it does, but with a busy calendar it’s almost like my feet are moving without me even realising. I’m so grateful for the wonderful opportunities that my blog is seemingly bestowing me with at the moment. It’s exciting & exhilarating, I’ve finally had a moment in my ”blogging career” where I’ve thought ”I’ve had a special blogging moment” and that’s been a few times recently. That has taken FIVE WHOLE YEARS(remember this throughout the post). This is not a brag post and it annoys me to the very core that I should have to semi-advise/apologise for feeling good about something. Surely we should be championing each others achievements?
This is an open letter to all you Bloggers out there.
You know when I had a ‘’quarter life crisis’’ last year, well, I think I have had as secondary follow up to that crisis recently. I decided that if I couldn’t look good at 25, when will I? This then prompted me to download the #30dayabchallenge & #30daysquatchallenge and get eating my vegetables. My moods are so up & down, to the point where I genuinely think I have something wrong with me. Yes, a little overboard I know. I never really thought about the lack of activity or lack of healthy food I was eating. I sit on my bottom all day, 5 days a week. It’s not exactly a quick passage to losing weight. So that was that, rather than munch on a rather large tuna and cheese panini every day (followed by crisps and chocolate..) I started bringing home made salads to work. Not only was I eating healthily, I was actually saving a shit-tonne of money too.
As an ex-travel agent, it’s hard for me to not want those indulgent experiences. Travelling is great for the soul, the mind and all-round life experience. Elegant Resorts cater for those wonderful memories you create in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations such as the Caribbean, The Indian Ocean and many more. Creating a luxury Caribbean or Mauritius holiday experience in the UK was top of the agenda & I couldn’t think of anything better than The Courtyard Spa at the local Bridge Inn at Walshford. Having been before when the Spa just opened it has recently undergone a massive £225K refurbishment adding even more wonderful spa features to their repertoire.
Okay, okay. I’ll hold my hands up, I’m not the biggest advocate of beauty. You most likely didn’t click through to my blog & expect anything beauty related either. But when I was sent some Body Shop goodie I found it hard not to resist. And if there is one thing I know about it’s a pamper session. I’d psyched myself up for a big night, face mask on, moisturised, nails done. I was in total pamper heaven. A whole day to myself meant that I could just indulge in doing whatever the hell I liked. As most of you know I am on a bit of a ”get fit & healthy” campaign at the moment where I’m trying to really tone up. I’m doing pretty well. Most weeks I go to the gym twice a week and also I’m eating much healthier (bar the odd treat here and there!) I’m not going to lie though, I’m a sucker for a ”quick fix.” When The Body Shop sent a little package of massage oil (Mr C probably thought he was in for a good time this VDAY!) along with a toning massager I knew I wanted to give them a go. After applying a generous amount of massage oil to my skin I whirred the massager around my body. It is a great way to combat cellulite, some of which I desperately need to shift! After a vigorous few minutes on each section of my body my skin did turn red. Probably because I was a little too rough with it. Now, now I can hear what you are thinking, I’m going all ”50 shades” on you, but I can assure you my wobbly bits in the tiniest bathroom going does not scream glamour, nor sex appeal I will have you know. The moisturising massage oil contains 100% natural-origin citrus ingredients. It will leave skin looking smoother and more toned and me smelling like an Italian Fruit Farm. I could pretty much chomp on my own leg had I had the desire. Marks out of ten, I’d give it a great eight. Whilst it gave the effects I ideally wanted a little bit of pain does have to be endured! The two products from the Spa Fit range are available online and instore. Have you bought anything from The Body Shop lately? I’m a sucker for products that smell amazing!
Do you ever have those moments where you just sit there & think “boy, I love my life” kinda times? I seem to going through one of those phases & I so desperately hope that it doesn’t end any time soon.
I spent a lot of time wallowing in self-pity after the wedding last year. I comfort ate, I never exercised so I just ballooned in weight. All that hard work for the wedding was in tatters. Sadly, I’m one of those types of people who never stick anything out. You know the type, the ones who jump on a bandwagon do it twice, maybe three times & then become bored so just give up. Whatever it was becomes a distant memory.
I’ve been determined to keep being positive in 2015. It was one of those so-called “resolutions” that we all make on New Years. So far, so good. Okay, I’m not immune to an odd moan from time to time but generally I feel it am a happier person.
So, what’s making you keep to your promise I hear you all ask? Well I will tell you if you really are keen to know.
At 25 I still haven’t passed my driving test. I am a sad, sorry state of affairs that relies on public transport (sob!) or the taxi of Mr C. Whilst it’s great to be driven around like a lady of leisure I most certainly don’t feel like one. So, after the kind donation of my Nana’s salmon pink corsa (she’s called Mavis don’t you know, so for the purposes of this post you will know who, sorry, what I am referring to!) So, on Sunday Mavis got her first test drive on the open road. No, not just on private land, an actual road with other passing cars tooting along next to me. I can’t tell you how wonderfully frightening it was but I got the taste of freedom (albeit Mr C was in the passenger seat keeping a mindful eye on matters.) I can’t believe, in fact, I hate to believe that I have gone so many years without driving. So, it is now my duty to make sure I pass my test this year & be my person without having to to rely on terrible timetables or my husbands schedule.
Secondly, we
have finally joined a gym. For a mere £25 a month I can swim and gym to my heart’s content. And it’s not just me doing it, Mr C is coming along for the ride too (hey, you see what I did there right?) After being told by the doctors that in order for his back to get better he must swim & gym up to three times a week. Whilst he drives me nuts with his “Come on get a jog on” comments and the “you go first & I will follow” orders, secretly I am super happy that he’s joining me. It means we can both get fit together & it gets us out of the house too. In the meantime I am dropping the lbs (or at least I hope I am!) to a newer, slimmer & more toned me. I can’t wait to see my results in the next few weeks!
Thirdly, I’m just enjoying life. The things I previously disliked would not have even been sniffed at, but now I am learning to just accept things. Those who know me or know of my rambling “about me” I proclaim to dislike cats. Well, for Xmas the father in law bought mother in law a kitty cat much to her delight (& to my horror!) after weeks of squirming when it came near me or tried to touch me I decided to finally pluck up the courage to stroke her. And in return I got a nice little lick on my finger and then a playful claw to it. I exclaimed “You little shit!” I smiled and it actually hugged my arm. According to my mother in law I’m the only person she comes to. So maybe this cat-hating devil lady (yes, that is me) may have thawed over & decided that she may have a little hole in her life that can be filled with some kitty love….
Life is kinda funny right? I have read some truly beautiful posts recently from Megan at Wonderful–You and it made my heart bleed, but all the same empowering. Accepting things in life sounds like a cowards way out but in truth, it’s accepting it & how we deal with circumstances that slowly makes us a better person. I’ve finally come to realise that. I’m a twenty-five year old woman (yes, a woman) and try as I might I have carved my own little life for myself, there is no point trying to change things drastically. Just be a better person, doing things that make you happy with you & who you actually are! I’m finally taking back some of my self-worth & I’m on that path to ”Be the Boss” of my happiness.
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