Blog Resolutions and a new Challenge!

Hello!
How are you all on this fine New Year's Eve? Well, I'm great despite the storm blowing outside. I have decided to set my self a few blogger resolutions as recently I have become a bad bad blogger. For starters I had neglected my blog for 2 WEEKS! And I apologise profusely for it. Secondly I haven't been keeping up with my blog reads. So again, I am sorry if I have not read or commented your last 10 posts!
So here are my blog Resolutions that I will abide!
1. Always reply to comments ASAP.
2. Say thank you to Award givers on THEIR blog.
3. Do the blog read more often.
4. Be more friendly to other bloggers.
5. Complete the 13 'n' 13 Challenge

You're probably asking "what on earth is the 13 'n' 13 Challenge?" unless of coarse you already know what it is...
Anyway, this challenge I found on Chloe's blog. Basically, you have to pick a set 13 books that you must read in 2013. When you have finished all of them, then and only then may you read other books.
I have picked to read....
1. Crescendo ~ Becca Fitzpatrick.
2. Silence ~ Becca Fitzpatrick.
3. Finale ~ Becca Fitzpatrick
4. Perks of being a Wallflower ~ Stephen Chbosky.
5. Divergent ~ Veronica Roth
6. Insurgent ~ Veronica Roth
7. The Night Circus ~ Erin Morgenstern.
8. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ~ Mark Twain.
9. My Sister's Keeper ~ Jodi Picpoult
10. My so-called Life ~ Joanna Nadin.
11. Emma ~ Jane Austin
12. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour ~ Morgan Matson.
13. Catcher in the Rye ~ JD Salinger.
                                                         ...... in  my 13 'n' 13 challenge.
I'm pretty sure there is a badge or button out there in this massive world of the so called Internet but I can't find it so I made my own.

If you want to participate in this challenge feel free to use this button and link it to your Challenge post.

Ether comment here or at Chloe's blog with the books you plan to read and don't forget to share your opinions (through commenting) when you have finished each of them.

Good Luck to everyone doing this challenge

and Make 2013 your year.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Festive Fashion

These are my latest purchases for this festive season. As you can see most are Winter wears for keeping warm during this chilly season.

Burgundy high wasted shorts. I actually wore this Christmas Day with silver sparkling tights.

Dark grey Boots with warm woolly lining.

(sorry about the bad picture)

Burgundy Blazer from Penneys (aka Primark in Britain)

Cream and Gold knitted jumper (~Dunnes Stores)

And a khaki jacket (~Dunnes Stores)  that goes perfect with my cream jumper.

Happy Shopping

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My obsession with Wrapping Paper

It's been so long. I don't think I've been on blogger for two weeks! I had my Christmas tests (more like mock Leaving Cert) over the past couple of weeks. We had 2-hour long tests in our freezing theatre (yes we have that posh a school) but I'm a bit apprehensive about my report coming soon.

But I cannot get over that it is CHRISTMAS EVE! So I'll take this chance to wish every blogger out there a very merry Christmas!

I have been very busy shopping for friends and family, and then wrapping the presents. I'm not sure how people view wrapping presents. Do you find it a chore and put it off for as long as possible or does it get you all festive? Me, personally, I LOVE wrapping presents. Especially boxes. Oh, I just love trying to perfect the folds and lines. Actually I think I'm a bit OCD about it. I sit on the ground usually next to the fire or near the tree and spend a couple of hours wrapping presents.

But it's not only that part I enjoy, shopping for the wrapping paper is just as fun. Believe me it's no easy task raking through dozens of choice. It has to be pretty and cheery. I prefer paper then that crinkly metallic (or is it plastic?) shiny paper. It doesn't tear easily and takes the fun out of tearing the gift open.

That of coarse is the cherry on the cake. Waking up Christmas morning, to a quiet house or sometimes very frantic sister, hopefully a blanket of snow engulfs the rolling hills out my bedroom window and a heap of wrapping-paper-embraced gifts stacked around and under the tree. Just looking at all those colours and styles of wrapping paper puts a smile on my face. Let the present opening begin!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Night!

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Crafting Christmas Concepts

Are you trying to drop hints to your family about what you want for Christmas? Well, here's a really simple and effective way of getting across the message!

My Christmas Wish List!

1. Cut out a chunk of cardboard (I used a cereal box) and then cover it with wrapping paper.

2. Make a header. I drew it like a ribbon/scroll.

and then write your name.

(I also inked the sides to make it look aged)

3. Stick it to the top of your board.

4. Cut out a square of perty card and write Wish List with tip ex or marker.

5. Attach to board and write Christmas down the board.

6. Cut out lots of things you really want for Christmas from magazines etc. and clip them to the board using pegs or what ever is at home!

 

You can hang it in the hall so passer bys will glance at it and be inspired to get you a good present (for once).

Happy Crafting

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P.S. There is still time to vote in the best Christmas movies of your choice. Keep scrolling down and you should find the post!

 

Blog awards!

I want to say a huge thank you to all that have nominated me. It's an extreme honour to sit here in front of the laptop, and receive so many wonderful awards. I'd like to thank my cat and my ....
HeHe...

What an Adorable Blog Award.
Thanks so much to Helena! and Abbie


Rules:
You must nominate 4 bloggers
And answer these Questions:
Q1  If you were stranded on a beach in the middle of no-where, which three people would you have with you?

Q2  Which celebrity would you love to meet?

Q3  If you won one million ponds/ euros - whatever, what would you spend it on?
Q4  Pick two people you can't live without.

Q1~  Mmm, probably my best friends
Q2~ Emma Watson/ Zooey Deschanel
Q3~ By a car and insurance then go on a holiday and see a few gigs
Q4~ tough question

I nominate: Althea July Josie Erin

Seriously! What a Great Blog Award
Thanks again to Abbie and Helena
(I think I already did this one so I'll just go ahead and save me some time)

Hey! That's so Sweet! Award
Thanks to Helena (again!)

Rules: You must nominate 5 bloggers

And answer these Questions:

- What famous person would you like to meet?

- What is your favourite flower?

- What is your least favourite food?

 

Q1. Zooey Deschanel

Q2. Lily

Q3. Peppers (the vegatable)

 

I nominate:

Amy, Emily, Rose, Kirthi and Orli!

Congrats!!!

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Best Christmas Movies: Nominees

Now it is time to get voting! You can do so by commenting with the category and 1 movie for each.
Comedy:
Elf
Home Alone
Love Actually

Kids:
The Nightmare before Christmas
Christmas Carol
A Muppet's Christmas Carol
Home Alone

Traditional:
It's a Wonderful Life
The Santa Clause (series)
The Polar Express
Home Alone
Fred Clause

Best Overall:
Elf
Home Alone
Love Actually
The Nightmare before Christmas
Christmas Carol
A Muppet's Christmas Carol
It's a Wonderful Life
The Santa Clause
The Polar Express
Fred Clause
Alice in Wonderland
Gremlins
Glee Christmas Special
Jack Frost
The Holiday
Arthur Christmas
Disney's Christmas Carol
Christmas with the Kranks
Mrs. Santa Claus
Miracle on 34th Street
The Grinch

Have Fun!

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