A lil belated I know.. BUT.... I's 2013 already!!!

After a wonderful year of having fun, and travelling, I don't want it to stop. But my bank balance is screaming at me, I'm 28, and still living at home. I want 2013 to be even more amazing, but how, when, what!!! My brain is on thinking overload and I'm finding it hard to concentrate on anything. I'm all emotional, trying to figure out what I want this year to bring, and how to make it happen, I'm finding it hard to focus on anything.

How true is this!!

 

January was coming to an end and my fabulous friend Amy and I booked a weekend in London with the aim of getting a job at Camp America.... things didn't go to plan and after queueing for 2 hours in the freezing cold we ended up in STA Travel Agents at Kingston Station where we booked a 5week tour of America....... AMAZING!!!!!!! There is my holidaying for 2013 sorted, we are sooo excited and are on count down... 143 sleeps wooop!!! How I will pay for it who knows but were going :))

A lil taster of places we will be visiting around Western America

A lil taster of the places we will be vising along the East Coast of America

February arrived and I got my results for my financial management exam and it’s a very poor fail, I put so much time and effort in, I started to question "is this really the career for me, can I see myself as a Charted Accountant?"...... The answer is NO!! No I can't.


6 years of studying and I'm still no where near qualified. I love the bookkeeping side of accounting and would like to carry on with this, but the love and want for this career has disappeared and I'm ready to try something new.
I am so grateful for all the skills and knowledge I've learnt studying and working, and take great comfort in knowing I will always have this to fall back on no matter what. 



Mid February I leave work with a headache I've had for the whole of 2013, but this one is pounding and light and noises are unbearable. I go home to sleep, wake up and talk to a friend who made me realise this isn't just a headache; it’s my body telling me I'm not happy. I've been putting so much pressure on myself to make 2013 better, my body is crying out for me to stop stressing and be patient. I realise I need to believe that it will be a good year, with amazing opportunities, and that I need to chill and try and figure out what it is I really want.

I feel totally ready..... I think..... ummmm maybe this could be true



So what is it I want...... hmmm, I always find this a tough question to ask myself.

I gave it a lot of thought and I mean a lot, and this is what I came up with My Dreams and wants :) Yes I finally got around to finishing my Vision Board... It only took a year... oooppss!! 

New job, travel, fun, courage, own business, success, money, courage, confidence, love, happiness, laughter, relationship, romance, marriage, to speak fluent Spanish, apartment overlooking the sea, apple mac book, iPhone 5, toned legs, Audi TT, (and a few others material things I haven't put on yet like Christian Louboutin Shoes hehe) 

At the end of 2012 I started making some handmade Jewellery; I found it relaxing and enjoyable.... I always try to remember words a great friend tells me when I'm an emotional mess (which i have to admit has been happening a lot lately)... You need to 'DO WHAT YOU LOVE'. Maybe this could be it!?!?!? Nothing ells is jumping out at me, it has to be worth a try!?!?

I raided my unworn jewellery, and ordered some supplies and this is what I came up with. Not a bad attempt for my first efforts with limiting supplies.... Hope you agree :))

I began to look for nearby weekend or evening jewellery classes I could start attending (surprisingly not an easy task for someone who lives in Swansea, Wales). But while I'm researching I order some jewellery making books and I'm feeling happier and more focused, and I am excited to get Learning and practicing!!! I'm determined to learn and enjoy. Who knows what opportunities it could open up for me.....

The day dreamer in me in coming out in full force this year.. Look out Me hehe!! My Mum will no doubt be having words with me to try and bring me back down to reality, but I'm not going to let her, I'm in need of some excitement!!

I’ve come to realise that 2013 is going to be a great year!! And I believe it will be for all of you too. You’ve just got to believe it!!!!

Do any of you have stories of how you realised your dreams or new careers? I would love to hear them. Or does anybody have any tips or suggestions on ensuring I get mine I would be very grateful.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you <3