new year
Every year, I post my yearly round up (if you're curious and would like to have a look at previous years, click here, here and here). This year, it's taken me a little longer to put together what I want to say. It's been a strange one, a long one but a great one. Some of the highlights of the year for me included;
- New York, Chicago, summer camp- my three months in the USA, arguably the best three years of the year and possibly my life to date.
- My other travels- Prague with some of my favourite people, and Amsterdam with one of my dearest friends.
- Winning blog of the year at the Hybrids.
- Getting my first tattoo.
- Starting my first job as a journalist.
- My first front cover, albeit not written by me.
Just some of the highs, some of the most brilliant parts of the year. Not pictured are the lows, the heartaches (all three of them, some temporary and some not), the broken friendships, the tears. They remain in the deepest depths of my memories.
Usually, I'm looking forward to saying goodbye to the year and hello to the next year, but this morning I found myself slightly frightened by the prospect. I graduate next year and god knows what will happen after that, where I'll go or what I'll end up doing. I suppose that's the underlying thrill of it all, the uncertainty of the future.
As for 2018, for once I don't have any expectations. I usually write a list of things I want to achieve, or problems I want to overcome. A 'same ol' me but better'. This year, I'm just going to take things as they come. Of course there's the usual 'new year new me' hopes- to lose a bit of weight, avoid negative people and finally settle into a relationship, but I think my main hope for the year is a lot simpler- happiness in whatever it is I end up doing.
Whether it's been a good or a bad year, I hope all of you find comfort in leaving 2017 behind and moving onto to a sparkling new year. It's been weird and wonderful, and I'm eternally grateful to those who made the year what it was for me.
Rachel x
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018
12.28.2017
Every year, I post my yearly round up (if you're curious and would like to have a look at previous years, click here, here and here). This year, it's taken me a little longer to put together what I want to say. It's been a strange one, a long one but a great one. Some of the highlights of the year for me included;
- New York, Chicago, summer camp- my three months in the USA, arguably the best three years of the year and possibly my life to date.
- My other travels- Prague with some of my favourite people, and Amsterdam with one of my dearest friends.
- Winning blog of the year at the Hybrids.
- Getting my first tattoo.
- Starting my first job as a journalist.
- My first front cover, albeit not written by me.
Just some of the highs, some of the most brilliant parts of the year. Not pictured are the lows, the heartaches (all three of them, some temporary and some not), the broken friendships, the tears. They remain in the deepest depths of my memories.
Usually, I'm looking forward to saying goodbye to the year and hello to the next year, but this morning I found myself slightly frightened by the prospect. I graduate next year and god knows what will happen after that, where I'll go or what I'll end up doing. I suppose that's the underlying thrill of it all, the uncertainty of the future.
As for 2018, for once I don't have any expectations. I usually write a list of things I want to achieve, or problems I want to overcome. A 'same ol' me but better'. This year, I'm just going to take things as they come. Of course there's the usual 'new year new me' hopes- to lose a bit of weight, avoid negative people and finally settle into a relationship, but I think my main hope for the year is a lot simpler- happiness in whatever it is I end up doing.
Whether it's been a good or a bad year, I hope all of you find comfort in leaving 2017 behind and moving onto to a sparkling new year. It's been weird and wonderful, and I'm eternally grateful to those who made the year what it was for me.
Rachel x
No more slacking. No more "I'll do it tomorrow". No more apologising for being a 'bad blogger'. No more looking back on the crappy year that just went by; only looking forward. I'm determined to get this little blog back on the road, even if it's only one post a month. I've become way too dependant on social media for sharing things and somewhere along the way, I forgot the importance of the humble blog, where it all began. I mentioned last year that I don't like writing 'resolutions' as such, but more so goals that I'd like to use to motivate me and little things to improve my current self. I've scattered these all over my Instagram & twitter lately, but in a nutshell;
- Write more
- Worry less
- Eat a little less chocolate
- Figure out an actual gym routine instead of doing random cardio
- Have a healthy & happy 2017.
Much love & much anticipation for what's to come,
(header picture is a combination of some of my recent Instagram images- check me out @ohheythererachel )
2017, Let's Do This
1.01.2017
No more slacking. No more "I'll do it tomorrow". No more apologising for being a 'bad blogger'. No more looking back on the crappy year that just went by; only looking forward. I'm determined to get this little blog back on the road, even if it's only one post a month. I've become way too dependant on social media for sharing things and somewhere along the way, I forgot the importance of the humble blog, where it all began. I mentioned last year that I don't like writing 'resolutions' as such, but more so goals that I'd like to use to motivate me and little things to improve my current self. I've scattered these all over my Instagram & twitter lately, but in a nutshell;
- Write more
- Worry less
- Eat a little less chocolate
- Figure out an actual gym routine instead of doing random cardio
- Have a healthy & happy 2017.
Much love & much anticipation for what's to come,
(header picture is a combination of some of my recent Instagram images- check me out @ohheythererachel )
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Hey everyone,
After spending a wonderful New Year's Eve laughing and messing around with my friends, I arrived home today with 4 hours sleep, and it finally hit me that it's 2015 already- just like that. The prospect of a 'new year' is really quite daunting. When I look back at things I wore or said or did this time last year, there are certain things I would never wear/say/do now. Who knows where I'll be this time next year? I'd like to think that I'm in college doing my dream course, and that I'm happy anyways- that's all that really matters!
2014 has been a whirlwind of a year. It certain had it's highs and lows. On a more negative note, my sister finally had her spinal surgery, so my Summer was spent in a hospital room. That said, I went to my first musical festival and hung out in the guest area with some incredibly amazing people that I met online, thanks to a pretty amazing band. I met Channing Tatum and Matt Healy, which definitely made me smile. I made some fabulous new friends, and this little blog continued to grow. I spoke at Ireland's first blogger conference, on the radio and also attended some pretty cool events. I'm truly excited and nervous to see what 2015 will bring. It's my last year in school, so exams will probably take over my life until June. Other than that, who knows what the year will bring!
I've put together a little survey for anyone who wants to fill it out- I'd love to know what kind of posts you enjoy reading here and what you'd like to see more of! You can fill out the survey here if interested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWVYSRF
Happy New Year everyone!
-Rachel x
Hello 2015
1.01.2015
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| dress- Boohoo || coat- Warehouse || earrings- New Look |
Hey everyone,
After spending a wonderful New Year's Eve laughing and messing around with my friends, I arrived home today with 4 hours sleep, and it finally hit me that it's 2015 already- just like that. The prospect of a 'new year' is really quite daunting. When I look back at things I wore or said or did this time last year, there are certain things I would never wear/say/do now. Who knows where I'll be this time next year? I'd like to think that I'm in college doing my dream course, and that I'm happy anyways- that's all that really matters!
2014 has been a whirlwind of a year. It certain had it's highs and lows. On a more negative note, my sister finally had her spinal surgery, so my Summer was spent in a hospital room. That said, I went to my first musical festival and hung out in the guest area with some incredibly amazing people that I met online, thanks to a pretty amazing band. I met Channing Tatum and Matt Healy, which definitely made me smile. I made some fabulous new friends, and this little blog continued to grow. I spoke at Ireland's first blogger conference, on the radio and also attended some pretty cool events. I'm truly excited and nervous to see what 2015 will bring. It's my last year in school, so exams will probably take over my life until June. Other than that, who knows what the year will bring!
I've put together a little survey for anyone who wants to fill it out- I'd love to know what kind of posts you enjoy reading here and what you'd like to see more of! You can fill out the survey here if interested: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWVYSRF
Happy New Year everyone!
-Rachel x
Have I even said Happy New Years yet?! Well Happy New Years everyone! Lets hope 2013 is a good one. I read a post on Leanne Woodfull's blog, (http://thunderandthreads.blogspot.ie) and got inspired to write this post. My blogging resolutions for 2013 are;
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
My blogging New Years resolutions
1.06.2013
Have I even said Happy New Years yet?! Well Happy New Years everyone! Lets hope 2013 is a good one. I read a post on Leanne Woodfull's blog, (http://thunderandthreads.blogspot.ie) and got inspired to write this post. My blogging resolutions for 2013 are;
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
1. Strip back my blog- I've decided naybe it looks a bit too fussy, and unoriginal. There are plenty of people using this design probably and I want my blog to look a bit more unique.
2. Post more often!- I've realised my lack of posting has just come down to sheer laziness. I have my Junior Cert this year so blogging should help me take my mind off things (without getting distracted of course).
3. Create a variety of different posts- (without my blog getting messy). All I seem to post are my nails and outfits of the day. I'm going to start posting recipes (I make alot of cupcakes ok), beauty and skincare reviews, and basically whatever comes to mind!
4. Start using a camera, rather than my ipod- I don't even HAVE my own camera but we have a silver digital camera for the whole family (not that we use it much but anyways, it will get its uses now!) so I think it would be best to try that out instead.
What are your blogging resolutions, if you have any? I don't even know if anyone reads my blog- please tell me if you are? Are all my thoughts and opinion posting realy just a waste of my not-so-valuable time?
- Rachel x
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