*sTuMbLeD* - nEw YeArS eDiTiOn

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S0Da2MvlyMI/AAAAAAAAAgY/gyWajt0BMOA/s1600-h/1131136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S0Da2MvlyMI/AAAAAAAAAgY/gyWajt0BMOA/s320/1131136.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Here are some of my favourite New Years blog post and projects to take part in:<br /><br /><a href="http://chickensoupforthedorkysoul.blogspot.com/2009/12/love-365-introduction.html">Love 365</a> is an amazing project by the lovely Vanessa of Chicken Soup for the Dorky Soul<br /><br /><a href="http://www.charadestyle.com/2009/12/announcing-31-days-to-make-your-life.html">M.Y.L.A</a> on Charade is a great way to start your year and live it to the fullest<br /><br />Contribute something to <a href="http://theglamourousgradstudent.blogspot.com/2009/07/city-chic-needs-you.html">City Chic</a> and put your town/city on the map<br /><br />Get your creative juices flowing and think about your contribution to my <a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/12/next-blog-carnival.html">Blog Carnival 2010</a><br /><br /><a href="http://moremagicalways.blogspot.com/2009/12/getting-ready-for-2010.html">Get ready for 2010</a> and set yourself some <a href="http://moremagicalways.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-goals.html">goals</a> for the year ahead<br /><br />Get organised by following these <a href="http://galadarling.com/article/getting-organised-for-2010">tips</a><br /><br /><a href="http://galadarling.com/article/getting-organised-for-2010"></a>Forgive yourself for things that happened in 2009 and <a href="http://www.treslola.com/2009/12/reflection-forgiveness-and-being-best.html">start 2010 as the best you</a>, you can be<br /><br />In order to set your goals and be the best you, you have to get to <a href="http://xcuse-my-english.blogspot.com/2009/12/da-4-2day-9.html">Get to know yourself</a><br /><br />Enjoy these fabulous New Years Blog Posts :)<br /><br /><i>*eLLa*</i><br /><i><br /></i>

*sTuMbLeD* - nEw YeArS eDiTiOn

Here are some of my favourite New Years blog post and projects to take part in: Love 365 is an amazing project by the lovely Vanessa of Chi...

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Goals for 2010 - Starting with myself

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S0BXkZ0LkpI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/CybuSsqKbPc/s1600-h/tumblr_kvibnsfxyA1qa7d6eo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S0BXkZ0LkpI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/CybuSsqKbPc/s320/tumblr_kvibnsfxyA1qa7d6eo1_500_large.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/1248230">picture</a><br /></div><br />As the New Year signals "a clean slate" so to speak it is a good time to start deciding what you would like to achieve. While I personally have so many things that I want to do this year it has resulted in somewhat of a confusion in my mind as to how I am going to be able to do everything and when I am going to get everything done. Also in true me style the year has scarcely begun and I have been stressing about what my next move is, where do i go from here, what am I going to do when I graduate at the end of the year? What am I going to do my masters in? Am I going to be going overseas? Can I get a bursary? Should I wait and go overseas next year? These thoughts are all whizzing through my head at 100 miles an hour. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So, I thought I would start small. With myself and leave the rest of it for another day. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This year I want to start taking care of myself. I want to make sure that I face each day looking and feeling the very best that I can whether I am going out, at work or in doors for the day studying. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So I want to:<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1.) Get up each week day at 7:30<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2.) Eat breakfast everyday<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3.) Get dressed and look presentable everyday no matter what I have planned<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">4.) Take my vitamins everyday<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5.) Watch the news every morning so I am on top of world events<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">6.) Say my affirmations daily while I get ready<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*******************************************************<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">7.) Work on defining my style with pupose and designing a closet around that<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">8.) Buying fewer pieces and saving up money to shop instead of buying frivolous items on a whim<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">9.) I want to have fun with my hair and try a few new styles<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">10.) I want to start painting my nails and giving myself weekly mani's and pedi's<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">11.) I want to get my eyebrows professionally shaped<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">12.) I want to learn how to do my make up professionally <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These are the thingst to treat myself to, to start the year. The rest of my worries and anxieties can take a backseat for now.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>What are some ways or things that you want to treat yourself to or accomplish this year? Let me know, leave a comment :)</em><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>*eLLa*</em><br /></div><div align="right" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Goals for 2010 - Starting with myself

picture As the New Year signals "a clean slate" so to speak it is a good time to start deciding what you would like to achieve. Wh...

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Things to do in the New Year

<ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/Sz8ReMZ8muI/AAAAAAAAAgI/JmD_T40rEIM/s1600-h/1MeBSthOZqn0ea3vEevKqswbo1_500_large_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/Sz8ReMZ8muI/AAAAAAAAAgI/JmD_T40rEIM/s320/1MeBSthOZqn0ea3vEevKqswbo1_500_large_large.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/1248855">picture</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li>Take part in <a href="http://chickensoupforthedorkysoul.blogspot.com/2009/12/love-365-introduction.html">LOVE 365</a>..........an awesome idea, Im going to :)</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Start <a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/03/projects.html">Project 365</a> and document a year in your life</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Set yourself up for success this year by seting yourself <a href="http://moremagicalways.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-goals.html">goals instead of resolutions</a> </li></ul><br /><ul><li>Decide on a new <a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/11/10-signature-fashion-and-beauty-items.html">signature beauty item</a> for the year ahead, a new scent, lipstick colour, nail polish or jewelry item</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Set your desktop background or frame your favourite photo of yourself to remind you of how amazing and beautiful you are</li></ul><br /><ul><li><a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-save-and-where-to-bank.html">Start paying yourself first</a> by putting a small portion of your money into a savings account every month</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Write down a list of 10 fun things to do in your town/city that don't involve spending money and then do them</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Start your <a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/12/positive-affirmations.html">own list of positive affirmations</a> and start each day by repeating them when you wake up</li></ul><br /><ul><li><a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/12/quoted.html">Choose a quote or saying for the New Year</a> that sums up your mission for the year or your personal motto</li></ul><br /><em>*eLLa*</em>

Things to do in the New Year

picture Take part in LOVE 365 ..........an awesome idea, Im going to :) Start Project 365 and document a year in your life Set yourself up ...

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