happy new year + 2018 goals

Oh hello there, Happy Sunday and Happy New Year! It's been a while (oops) but I am beyond excited to be back in action and (hopefully) getting back into the habit of posting here regularly.

So, every year I make goals for the upcoming year! It's actually one of my favourite things to do. I've never been one for resolutions, but the idea of coming up with a list of things you want to try, explore or achieve has always been appealing to me! Esp since I am a list enthusiast ♥

This list is a work in progress and I am sure there will be plenty more to add in the coming weeks, but for now I'm happy to share what I've got. My list is of general goals, some habits, some dreams, and some that are things to do more often or try out.

I will say this too, that there are definitely some more personal goals I don't share on my blog or social media but are things I also hope to accomplish but like to keep to myself.


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Book a massage or ten (finally!)
Get new glasses
Plan a girls weekend getaway trip
Get my blog re-done and give er' a little update
Try bullet journaling
Learn a song on Ukelele
Take a dance class
Read (at least) 12 books this year
Visit Carly and meet baby Ozzy
Take some classes/courses with my work learning credit
Practice meditation
Host a games night at our house
Cook more, try new recipes
Have more dinners at home with Pete
Listen to more podcasts
Write more letters
Eat more fruits and veggies
Plan our next trip/adventure
Do all the California blog posts I've got planned!
Do more hand lettering
Start putting delicious fruit in my water
Post on "cute by jules" Instagram more often
Explore new neighbourhoods and areas of Toronto
Go to Body Blitz for a spa day
Get a manicure at Her Majesty's Pleasure
Go to the movies more often
Do something cute & creative with all the prints/photos I have
Apply to get our wedding featured on a blog (I keep saying this!)
Post on my blog more often
Re-connect with old friends and make time to see them
Back up all my IPhone & IPhoto pictures
Practice more self-care and self-love
Take time every week to relax and re-charge

After getting caught up on my favourite podcast "Happier" I am also going to do another type of goal list for the year! On the podcast, they talked about doing 18 in 2018! 18 goals + things to do this year that can be checked off once completed. So instead of saying "I want to start taking more time to read" you could say "I want to read the book of Lykke" since that can be crossed off! I really loved this idea and am going to take some items from my above list and add some more to make my 18 in 2018 list. ♥ I am excited to have lots more awesome stuff to add.

Are you setting goals or making any lists for 2018?!

Happy New Year + Hello 2017!

Oh hello there and Happy 2017 to all you beautiful humans.

I can't believe 2017 is finally here. I'm not gonna lie,. 2016 was a really really great year for me, and I almost feel guilty. A lot of things happened in 2016 that were not great, some things absolutely horrible..but lots of good things happened too!

And you guys know me, I'm not one to dwell on the things that sucked or were horrible, but more so focus on the really lovely, happy, wonderful things that happened instead.

I plan on doing a full wrap up of 2016 post soon, and also my favourite posts from the year! But for now I will do a quick glimpse in to the awesomeness that happened this year ♥

• My besties surprised me with my ticket to Vegas!
• Was treated to the most magical wedding shower(s)!
• Went to Vegas for 5 days for my bachelorette with my bestest friends!
• Did SOOOO many (sparkly) DIY's!
• GOT MARRIED TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!
• Went on the most amazing Honeymoon to Spain & England!
• Celebrated Toronto PRIDE as always!
• Experienced so many amazing cottage weekends!
• Went to a bunch of really awesome events in Toronto!
• Bought lots of fresh flowers at the Toronto Flower Market!
• Drank lots of cider at Toronto Beerfest!
• Spent lots of happy sunny time hanging out in Bellwoods!
• Went on a (reallyyyy) fun road trip to Pittsburgh with Pete, my bro Dave & Mikey!
• Went to a total of five weddings! 
• Got to be a bridesmaid for the 7th time!
• Got to MC a wedding for the 3rd time!
• Got a new job!
• Started getting reaaaaally in to #hygge!
• Had such a lovely, magical, special Christmas!
• WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST EVER HOUSE, in Toronto!

As I write this I am cosy on our couch with my hubby, watching Top Chef. I still can't believe we have our own house, and I cannot wait to share photo's soon. We'll be spending a lot of time in the next few months getting settled in to our home and I could not be happier to just spend time with Pete, and really relax and recharge.

2016 wrap up and 2017 goals coming soon!

Happy New Year - Resolution/Goal Setting!

*Happy New Year Everyone! *

2015 was probably one of my best years to date - it was filled with so many special moments and all in all I feel beyond lucky for what I experienced through out the year.

Obviously getting engaged to Pete was by far my favourite moment of 2015! I am looking forward to doing a wrap up post of my favourite moments of 2015 and reflecting on such an incredible year.

So with a new year comes a new list of challenges, adventures and goals. This is my favourite part! I've spent some time the past few weeks thinking of my goals for 2016. Everyone chooses what is best for them when it comes to looking at the year ahead - some like to make resolutions, some make goals, some want to keep things as they are because life is just too good.

Ever since I started this blog I have done my goals for the year and it's something I always look forward to, especially after Christmas is over. Take a look at my 2015 goals to get an idea of how ambitious I can get (haha) - Also, for the past two years I've chosen to do a word for the year - In 2014 my word was Dedication and my word for 2015 was Gratitude - I will be posting my 2016 word along with my goals in the next week!

So what works best for you? Setting goals? resolutions? or both? Looking forward to another amazing year and feeling more inspired than ever (as Pete and I look up healthy recipes, open our new blender and read joyous health!) 

goal

ɡōl/

noun

1. 1. 

   (in football, soccer, rugby, hockey, and some other games) a pair of posts linked by a crossbar and often with a net attached behind it, forming a space into or over which the ball has to be sent in order to score.
2. 2. 

   the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

   "going to law school has become the most important goal in his life"

   
   

res·o·lu·tion

ˌrezəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n/

noun

1. 1. 

   a firm decision to do or not to do something.

   "she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more"

   synonyms:

   intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, plan; More
2. 2. 

   the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

   "the peaceful resolution of all disputes"