My New Years Resolutions

Hello there! Seeing as this is my first blogpost of the year I am of course going to be telling you all about my New Years Resolutions. New Years is a perfect time to turn over a new leaf and improve upon yourself so here are a few goals of mine for 2018.

Read More Books
I always used to love reading but recently I either haven't had the time or I opt to go on my phone instead. In 2018 I am determined to change this. When I do immerse myself in a book I love it and I can't stop reading until it's finished. For example, last year we went to a lovely Greek island and there was no Wi-Fi where we stayed and I ended up reading seven books in the space of two weeks - a definite record. I also would like to change the types of books I read. I usually go for young adult romance books but I would like to explore some new genres. 

Volunteer
2018 will be last year of high school and I plan on volunteering in lots of different ways to bulk out my CV (and of course help charities). I think it would be awesome working in a charity shop for example, and I could even keep my eye out for hidden gems before anyone else gets a hold of them.


Complete Homework Preferably Not the Evening Before It's Due
I will be taking my Higher exams this years so I really need to get my work head on. I got great results for my National 5 exams but I can't forget that Highers' are a whole lot harder than the previous exams so I will have to work really hard.

Get Into a Pamper/Beauty Routine
I do love a good pamper but when it comes to every day skin care I tend to vary. I would like to  try to stick to strict routine in 2018 as I feel it would really benefit my skin.

Read More Blogs
I used to read an abundance of blogs but now I do not read as many as I would like to. I guess growing up means I have less time to spend online and more time to be spent on homework etc. *rolls eyes*. The few blogs I go follow are of course Megan Ellaby and Shot From The Street - two blogs I mentioned in a previous post. I have  recently added a few more blogs to my reading list like Sophia Rosmary, Ropes of Holland and Alice Catherine. Not only are these ladies’ incredible writers and stylists but they’re continually inspiring my own blog and that in itself is a huge deal. However, I feel I am in need of some new blogspiration, so please do let me know which blogs you love to read as I’d love to add them to my reading list.

Take More Photographs
Last year I received an amazing gift from my grandparents; a Canon EOS 1300D. This gorgeous camera is my little baby. I love it so, so much. Taking a course in photography at school has really amplified my love for photography and my goal is to take as many photos as I possibly can next year. In the past I haven't really recorded many moments on film and I want to be able to look back when I'm older and experience things all over again. Tied in with this resolution I really want to learn how to use my camera properly because tbh I have no idea what I'm doing with it! Most of the time I just use auto but I would love to use manual and experiment with ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed.

Be More Confident

I have always been quite shy but this year I would like to change that. It's the last year before I'm off to Uni and I can't let anything stop me from doing what I want to do. I want to be calm and confident in my choices and know that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

Top: thrifted, similar here
Skirt: Asos
Bag: Bershka

Well there you have it, my New Years Resolutions. I hope this will have inspired you to change your life for the better in 2018. Thanks for popping over and do come and say hey over on my Twitter and Instagram.

L x