let's talk about 2016....

December 31, 2015

Happy New Years Eve. I watched a video yesterday from the Lean Machines, it was about being the best person you can be, by being realistic and by setting small goals everyday. It really made me think, why do we put so much emphasis on a new year? I think for me it's all about hope and knowing that anything could happen in the next 12 months. It's a blank canvas. I really agree with them, that when it comes to people being completely unrealistic with their goals, there's no point, but I think we should set ones we know we have the ability to achieve and keep setting further goals throughout the year. I have thought about my 2016 goals and also where I want Haia Eve to be in 2016, and here's a post giving you a brief roundup of my hopes for 2016 and what to expect from my blog. 

- I want to give myself lots of 'me' time in 2016 and feel a lot more relaxed + less exhausted
- Work hard, but don't work too hard. This is similar to the above goal. I want to do my best, but I don't want it to lead to me getting worked up & stressed.
- Be a good person. I like to think of myself as a happy and positive person, I just hope that in 2016 I will be able to continue on this path.
- Be good at my job. The fitness industry is something I've wanted to get into for ages and I recently got a job in the industry (eek); I am about to embark on (hopefully) a long career in it - I just hope to be able to show my love for the industry by doing a blinking good job.
- Enjoy - I really want to enjoy the things/people that I love and really appreciate them.
- Be healthier - I won't give up on chocolate etc., but I really need to try to be a bit healthier with my diet.
- Dedicate more time to exercise - I love keeping fit and recently I've cut down on the amount of exercise I do. In 2016 I want to do an extra hour a week in the gym/or going for a run.

 ...and now for Haia Eve...

 I love my blog and through doing Blogmas, I've discovered I've been a bit lazy this year with my content. I really want to improve on my post quality in 2016. I also really want to venture into turning Haia Eve into more of a fitness/healthy lifestyle blog with the odd beauty/fashion post. 
There are my hopes. What are yours?

Speak to you next year.
Love,

      

xoxo

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Goodbye 2015

December 30, 2015

I can hardly believe I am writing a 'goodbye 2015' post. Where did this past year go?

 2015 has been the best year of my life. I feel so proud of all I've been able to achieve, all the people I've met and bonds I've grown. I'm going to use this post as a way to thank 2015 and all it has given me. 


1. Relationships.

 This year has been a year where I have been fortunate to meet so many inspiring, beautiful and life changing people. It has been a year where I've said goodbye to others. This year I've really been able to enjoy and appreciate the relationships I already have and to build on them. 

 2. Zumba.

 I am a crazy Zumba girl. It is one of my biggest loves in life and this year I was fortunate enough to become a Zumba instructor. Zumba has played a huge part in my year. Through Zumba I've met so many new people, made people smile, made people laugh and I've also been lucky to feel part of the Zumba family. (promo to my zumba instagram: @zumbawitheve)

 3. Qualifications.

 Although brilliant, 2015 has had it's stressful times. Revising for my exams was a very tiring and difficult time in the year, but upon reflection I am able to see that hard work does pay off. Along with passing school exams, I managed to qualify as a fitness instructor this year too, something I invested a lot of money, time and determination into.

 4. New job.

 I got my first job this year, something I wasn't sure would happen, but did. I am so excited to start working in the new year.

 5. Confidence.

 My confidence this year has grown immensely. I never thought I'd be able to confidently stand up and have the courage to speak in front of lots of people, but I can. I have grown so much and feel so much more open about things with people, such as my blog...something I once feared I'd be judged about.

 6. Moving on.

 I've learnt this year that things do change and that cannot be helped. Sometimes you just have to move on and not dwell on things.

 7. Stop relying on others.

 I used to rely waaaaay too much on others and it came to a point where they would end up hurting me, now I have to rely on myself for happiness - a lesson I've learnt this past year.

 8. Blogging is a gift.

 I have found blogging to have really helped me learn in 2015 and come to realise how precious it is to be able to look back at past posts and see all the good things I've achieved, and how I've developed over the time I've been blogging. Blogging has been a huge tool to de-stressing my 2015 and for that I am so grateful.

 9. Meeting Helen Skelton.

 Meeting Helen is one of my favourite memories from 2015 because Helen has played a huge part in my life since I was a little girl, she has played a big part in shaping me into the person I am today. 

 10. 'Me Time'

 I've learnt this year the importance of taking time to myself, to just step back from the situation. I have driven myself to a point of exhaustion in the past with all the work I've done. I've had to stop being such a perfectionist this year, because it wasn't healthy. Sometimes you need a break to just watch your fave show (PLL or Once Upon A Time would suit me fine ;)). 
I am so thankful for this year. It's been a huge lesson and has been full of things I am so proud of. I hope your 2015 was good. 

Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 25 : Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2015

Dear my lovely blog readers,

 I want to take the time to wish you all the merriest of Christmases. May it be filled with happy memories, food and love. This is a time to appreciate all we have in our lives.

 This is the final post in Blogmas 2015. It has been an absolute joy to write posts every day from December 1st to 25th (sorry I missed 22 :( ) for you all and I really hope you enjoyed reading them. You have made my Christmas time magical. As it is Christmas, a time for being thankful, I wanted you all to know that I am so very grateful to you all for all of your kindness, warmth and support. You are brilliant. 

 I am so sad to have to finish Blogmas for another year, but have so many exciting posts planned for the new year! 
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Have a lovely Christmas or happy holidays or just have a fab day (if you don't celebrate!)

I will speak to you all next week! 

Love you all very much!

Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 24 : Christmas Eve Essentials!

December 24, 2015

Happpppyyyyy Christmaaaass EVVVEEEE! Can you believe it? I certainly can not. With Christmas eve comes traditions and I thought I'd share with you my Christmas eve essentials that are part of my Christmas eve traditions!
1. EVERY Christmas it is essential that my brother and I watch 'The Santa Clause'. It's a film we've been watching on Christmas eve for YEARS and hopefully one we'll continue to watch for Christmases to come (we've already watched it this morning!)

2. Hot Chocolate WITH MARSHMALLOWS - I normally avoid the extra sugar that comes with marshmallows, but if you can't have them Christmas eve, when can you have 'em?

3. The Night Before Christmas - Christmas eve wouldn't be xmas eve without this book. It's the ultimate bedtime story!!

4. Christmas PJs...this doesn't need explaining.

5. Arthur Christmas became a xmas eve must-see last year and I hope that now it will, like The Santa Clause, be a tradition to watch for years to come. 

6. Chocolates - Celebrations, Roses, Heroes....etc. You have to have CHOCO!!

Are any of these your essentials? What are your Christmas eve must haves?

Wishing you the best Xmas eve! See you tomorrow ON CHRISTMAS DAY for the LAST Blogmas!! 

Love you guys lots!!

Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 23 : My Christmas Tree

December 23, 2015

Hello everyone!

 I am so sorry I missed yesterday's blogmas, I am really mad with myself about it! Sorry! I haven't been very well for the past few days...perfect timing, huh? Anyway, it's Christmas eve eve today, so I thought to make it special I'd share a photo of my Christmas tree with you guys!
Btw...Happy Birthday to my lovely Nan. xx
Speak to you guys tomorrow on Christmas eve! :)
Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 21 : Last Minute Gift Guide (Debenhams)

December 21, 2015

To all of you who are having a last minute panic, I am here as a fairy godmother to share with you a few little gift ideas (£30 and under) for kids, boys and girls that I found on the Debenhams website. I do hope you find this helpful. 
(By the way...THIS IS MY FINAL GIFT GUIDE OF 2015 :( Don't worry, there are still 4 posts left in Blogmas :) )


1. Teddy Gift
2. Minions Gift
3. Notebook Gift
4. Mug Gift
5. Belt Gift
6. Angel Perfume Gift
7. Backpack Gift
8. Bobble Hat Gift
9. Hot Water Bottle / Socks Gift

Hope you found this helpful! See you tomorrow! :)
Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 20 : Christmas Baking Recipes From BBC.

December 20, 2015

I thought it would be lovely to be able to incorporate some Christmas baking into Blogmas, but I know I wouldn't be very good at coming up with my own recipes, so have decided to share some I found on the BBC website. They all look amazing.

 Disclaimer: I own no rights to the photos used in this post - they are all sourced from BBC food . Under each photo will be a link taking you to the recipe on the BBC food website.

Gingerbread cupcakes with salted caramel icing

Christmas gingerbread men

Snowman biscuits (Christmas cookies)

Reindeer Christmas cupcakes


Get baking! See you tomorrow! :)
Love,

      

xoxo

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BLOGMAS 17 : #Throwback Christmas 2014

December 17, 2015

Today I wanted to share a 'throwback' photo that was featureD in Day 24 of last year's Blogmas. It's a photo of Tom (my brother) and I mucking about...



Hehe! Don't worry - posts will improve next week as I'M OFF FOR CHRISTMAS! WOO!

Love,

      

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BLOGMAS 13 : Under £15 Gift Guide (Tesco Direct)

December 13, 2015

Today I thought I'd make an affordable gift guide featuring items for both female and male for UNDER £15.00 and all from Tesco. I will do more affordable gift guides in the future (if I get the chance) as I had so much fun putting this one together! 

 There are clickable links below for each gift featured.


1. Katy Perry - Meow! - £12.95
2. Old Spice Gift Set - £4.25
3. John Frieda Set - £5.00
4. Starbucks Gift - £8.00
8. Baylis & Harding Gift - £7.50

I hope you enjoyed!

Love,

      

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