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Northampton, United Kingdom
Welcome to my Blog. I set this up after realising I spend far too much time updating my Facebook status and living in hope that one day a celeb will reply to one of my Tweets. So if you like reality TV, makeup, short story ideas, magazines, chocolate and the occasional gym class, then this is the blog for you. Now get that tea brewing, grab a couple of digestives and let yourself escape into my world...you never know, you might like it here!

Thought of the day...

"The best time for new beginnings is now..."

Tuesday 30 December 2014

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

This is just a little note to say tonight has been a defining moment for me because my blog has broken the 20,000 page views barrier! I am so unbelievably happy and feel restored that my passion IS still my strength. Roll on 2015, I'm determined to make my writing even more successful. 

I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported me and encouraged me to take risks with it, and to every single person who has taken the time to read, comment and share my work! 

I never imagined it would take off like this when I wrote my first piece - it was just a place to share my work - but so much good has come from what I have written and my confidence has grown tremendously. 

I am so excited to continue with my writing journey through the next year and hope you will continue to enjoy and share it.

Thank you everyone, you have made a girl very happy! xxx


Monday 29 December 2014

Another year (almost) over

I can't believe another year is coming to a close. Where did it go? It's almost terrifying how quickly it has passed. Once again, it has had given me many highs and also many lows but I guess life wouldn't be the same if I didn't go through it like that. 

Although Christmas festivities are still going, I have spent most of today cocooned in my flat, tidying up, doing washing, and catching up on Eastenders! I am now looking forward to what 2015 is going to bring - both the known and unknown. I have a good feeling about this next year. Already lots of good things happening, including taking part in my very first half marathon!

I know, I know, you probably had to re-read that last sentence, but it's true, I have signed up to do the Milton Keynes run on March and it's only 10 weeks away so not much training time left, but still enough to do it. It is going to mean a lot of dedication which, after looking out of my window to a blanket of ice on the roads, I wasn't feeling the motivation! I'm determined to do it though so watch this space, I'll no doubt be writing more about it in the coming weeks. 

The first thing I need to do now is get a new job! My seasonal temporary job has come to an end so the world is once again my oyster. I'm determined to find something soon so keep your fingers crossed for me.

I am now off to pour myself a cheeky baileys on ice and enjoy another slice of my home made Christmas cake. Whatever your plans are for New Years Eve, I hope you have a great time and wish you a fantastic 2015. Keep in touch because I have lots of things to share but for now, I'll leave you with anticipation!

Happy New Year!

Tanya xx

Saturday 13 December 2014

Christmas is coming....

Excitement has prevailed after a visit to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park last weekend followed by the official Christmas Tree decoration in my flat - my first ever tree in my own place. There's something quite special about that!

Since then, I have been relishing in the Christmas cheer enjoying some mulled cider, watching those old, cheesy, but heartwarming movies on TV and making sure I keep feeding my Christmas cake with Brandy.

Today I am looking forward to meeting up with my family for some festive drinks and nibbles at Corkers - a champagne cocktail bar in town. In preparation, I am currently sitting in my favorite hair salon, Octopus Hair, with foils in looking more like something out of a horror movie! It's ok though, Michael Bublè is on in the background and I have a lovely fresh cup of coffee, mince pie and shot glass of minstrels to enjoy while the transformation takes place! 

What a life!

It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas now. All we need is for Mr Jack Frost to move on and make room for Mr Snowman to add the finishing touches...then it really will be magical!