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January 1, 2015

Out With The Old, In With The New – 2014/2015

Here we have it; 1 January 2015.

 

Growing up, the year 2000 always seemed so futuristic, a far off date that would forever be just out of our grasp, only featuring in sci-fi films and the imaginations of children, but now we find ourselves 15-years past that date and I’m still not the owner of a hoverboard.

 

2014, for me, was a great year. Of course there were ups and downs as is natural in the course of life, but for the most part it was a year of happiness, laughter and love. Friendships were formed, existing relationships strengthened and true colours seen peeking out from behind the facade of others. Although it is sad to have recognised a wolf in sheep’s clothing or to have found those that had appeared reliable and trustworthy were not so, I have tried not to dwell on these things as I’m a great believer in there being positives in everything, no matter how impossible it may be to believe it sometimes.

 

2014 was also the year my debts were paid off and I moved in with K. It’s hard to explain, but it feels like a line was drawn under the past and I was handed a sparkly clean slate to lay as the foundation stone for my future.

 

But what of 2015?

 

Well, 2015 is the year that I will turn 30-years old. It is the year that my savings account will grow with funds with which K and I can buy our first joint home, I’m in a job I enjoy, and I’m surrounded by loved ones who make my soul glad.

 

With the commencement of a new decade I find myself looking back at how my life has changed in the past 10-years. From 19 to 29 my life has changed so much and I have experienced so many things, that when I think about what is yet to come it feels like explosions going off in my mind. Who knows what the future will bring!

 

So, here’s to 2014; as we said goodbye at midnight I raised a glass filled to the brim with gratitude for everything it brought me.

 

Now, let’s roll 2015 – we’ve got plans to put into action and life to be lived!

 

Penny xx

 

 

My Highlights of 2014

 

A Penny For Them Cats 2014

Another year spent with these perfect little boys

A Penny For Them Charity 2014

You all supported me as I undertook a 31-mile walk for Cancer Research UK and a 24-hour tweetathon and raffle for the Anthony Nolan Trust

A Penny For Them Days Out 2014

I had some great experiences and visited some great places

A Penny For Them Essex Life Column 2014

I landed my very own column in Essex Life magazine

A Penny For Them Friends 2014

I continue to be surrounded by the most wonderful friends

A Penny For Them Hair Extensions 2014

I fulfilled a long-term dream and got hair extensions

A Penny For Them Nanna's Things 2014

I was given a suitcase of my Nanna’s old letters and keepsakes – it’s truly amazing & makes me feel so close to her

A Penny For Them Neice 2014

I continue to watch K’s niece grow, becoming a really funny, clever and fascinating little person

A Penny For Them Radio Chelmsford 2014

I guested on Chelmsford Community Radio and had an absolute blast!

A Penny For Them Us 2014

I shared endless laughs with K, somehow feeling our bond getting stronger with every passing day

wedding dresses 2017

I went to numerous weddings, celebrating our friends happiness

A Penny For Them Weymouth

We went for a cheap camping holiday in Weymouth and I cannot fault it – it’s stunning; a perfect holiday!

A Penny For Them Quote 2014

My niggling anxiety has nagged at me this year, but I hope 2015 will be the year I finally learn to control and overcome it

A Penny For Them Rebranding 2014

As the year left, I said goodbye to LilliesandLove and embarked on a fresh start with A Penny For Them

A Penny For Them New Year Champagne 2014

Bubbles to say goodbye to a wonderful year

 

 

 

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6 Comments
  • Lauren
    January 1, 2015

    I’m so pleased for you that you’re going back to what makes YOU happy. It’s you that the people who follow your blog want to know. I suffer from depression, and have always had a negative outlook on life (my glass is totally empty!) so I get what you mean reg. anxieties. But you obvioulsy have a great circle around you, and you seem to have a clearer idea of what you want for yourself, and that truly is the most amazing gift you can give yourself. Much love for 2015, and I for one will be following your adventures ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • lilliesandlove
      Lauren
      January 2, 2015

      Thank you! I hope 2015 will also be the year you overcome some of your dark days xx

      Reply
  • beautyinbeta
    January 1, 2015

    Yay love them, and love the new rebrand! Hopefully I’ll meet you this year! Thanks for your constant support. Xx

    Reply
    • lilliesandlove
      beautyinbeta
      January 2, 2015

      YES! Fingers crossed this year will be one we manage to hang out! xx

      Reply
  • Peaches
    January 4, 2015

    Happy New Year … Let’s rock this bitch xx

    Reply
    • lilliesandlove
      Peaches
      January 11, 2015

      Woooooo yeh!! xx

      Reply

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