Yes, I’m one of those idiots who make new year’s resolutions. I’m also one of those weirdoes who actually like Mondays. You see, I kind of relish the prospect of a clean slate and a new beginning.
1. Get faster and fitter.
Last year one of my new year’s resolutions was to exercise more, and last year I started running. I started by hiking, and eventually I bought myself a treadmill. I ran a total of 700 km, and got faster every run. You can read more about my exercise and diet here.
This year my new year’s resolution is to beat my personal records and to run more often. I’m aso opting to do more weight training, and the new flat in London will have its very own home gym to make sure that will happen ;)
2. Eating right
Eating healthily is probably one of most peoples resolutions, and I’m no exception. Last year I tried low carb, lchf, low calorie and every fad noe matter how rediculous. Eventually I came to my senses and saw a nutritionist who ran tests on me and I found out what foods are right for me and for my body. Since then I have felt so much better and my energy levels and mood have increased dramatically :D You can read more about my exercise and diet here.
This year I’m planning on sticking to my guide lines from the nutritionist as far as possible and keep eating right :)
3. Be the best girlfriend in the world
This is a little sickening, I’m sorry. But it was last years resolution and I don’t see why I shouldn’t keep with it. I have such a sweet boyfriend and it’s important to work at relationships ♥
4. Expand my knowledge horizon
Now that we’re going to be spending more time in London I will have so many more opportunities to learn and develop than I have had in Monaco, and I intend to take full advantage of them! I’ll tell you more about that when the time is right ;)
5. Spend more time with family
My family is always there for me, and it’s important for me to be there for them. We will have a little addition to our family this year as well, and I’m extremely excited that I’m going to be an aunt again :D
Those are my resolutions. What goals have you set yourself for 2013?
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your goals are so respectful and i am sure you will achieve all of them ( as we saw before). it is funny but one of m goals is wearing and doing makeup like you that it made me so happy. and we are going to chane our house soon like you and your house decoration inspire me so i save all your decoration photos and i looking for more.
Happy New Year, dear Celina! I was really busy spending time with my family these days, so I didn´t have time to follow your updates. I have spent all morning catching up with your posts and I feel like I missed a lot! Now, I want to wish you a wonderful year! Let all your dreams come true and I am sure that you will definitely beat your previous records ;) I wish you, James and Linus be healthy, happy and lucky wherever you go :) By the way, may I ask you to make a post about your detailed diet and include all the recommendations from your nutritionist? That would be really appreciated :)
My goal number one for this year is to get into university, as I had 2 gap years. I also want to get my driving license and get more fit. Believe me or not, but your photos are some kind of motivation for me! *blushing* Therefore, I want to eat healthier and train more this year :)
By the way, last year I made a Feng Shui poster of wishes and resolutions and it seems to work really well! Have you heard about it before? Here you can look at it http://www.zazzle.co.uk/feng_shui_poster-228789093716157507
Have a wonderful time in London and I am really looking forward to your updates! <3
You’ve definitely got some good things going for your resolutions, and I wish you the best in fulfilling them. :) I hope you enjoy London and that you packed enough warm clothes – it was bitterly, bitterly cold here yesterday!
One thing that might be interesting to do while you’re here is to have a blogger’s meet up. There are a couple that go on in and around London, and it would be a great way to meet new people having just arrived in the country.
Hope all is going well, and I look forward to reading your blog as the year goes on!
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My main goal of 2013 is keep on track with the 2012′s resolutions that I actually managed to achieve! The best thing is to set reasonable resolutions so you don’t get discouraged in a month, and in my case I set really specific goals, so now I’m really happy!
But my the big thing happening for me in 2013 is hopefully getting a job in september when my current internship is over! Cross fingers!
xx
Making resolutions doesn’t make you an idiot! My goals this year is to cook more for my new husband, learn to garden, save money, spend less than what I did last year, exercise more, and spend more time with my family. Happy new year Celina! :D
Hi Celina,
I’ve just stumbled upon your blog and I absolutely love it! You are such a talented writer and seem like such an amazing person :) I hope you had a fabulous New Year’s and that you reach your goals (which, by the way, are very similar to my goals)!
On a side note, my girlfriends and I are travelling to Rome from March 28th – April 7th (during Easter weekend) and I was wondering if you could provide any packing tips, places to see, restaurants/cafes to dine at, etc. as we have never visited Italy before.
Thanks so much!
..*xo Carly
Ciao Carly,
Have fun in Rome (sono molto invidiosa!–I am very jealous)! If you are in Rome during Easter, you should try to get into Vatican City, though it may be very crowded and difficult. If you plan to go there or into any church, you have to make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. I’m replying to your question since I spent a little over a month there, and I thought I’d pass along some things that greatly improved my experience. If you haven’t had a chance to study the beautiful language yet, I’d recommend doing a little reading at your library on the basics, as the locals will appreciate any efforts to communicate in Italian. You’d be surprised how many tourists in Rome go there expecting the Italians to speak whatever language they do. If you speak enough of it, you may be able to shop locally instead of the tourist shops, and you will find much better quality and deals, as well as very kind people. I’d also recommend trying not to wear athletic shoes, etc. Dress stylishly, and you will not stick out as a tourist. Above all, have fun and enjoy the culture! Rome is full of amazing things to see, so don’t be afraid to get lost walking around (make sure you have a map and/or know how to get directions in Italian, of course)!
Thank you for the great tips, Kait!!! I will certainly keep them in mind during my planning/while I’m in Italy!
..*xo Carly
Happy New Year, dear Celina! You look very slim,what’s your height?
Happy new year!! I’m 1.73 :)
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hi Celina! All great goals – wishing you well in 2013. My goal is complete and permanent financial independence, and to heal from past wounds and move forward in personal life.
By the way – when do we hear about the winner of the Locks & Bonds contest?
Great goals for the new year!!
The winner was announced Dec 27th.
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Great resolutions :) i will also try to eat more healthy and exercise a little more :)
Those sound like amazing goals for the year, and it’s awesome that some of them are really about what you are giving to others. Yay for inspiration! I haven’t gotten to sit down and make all my goals yet, but I’ll start with getting healthier, putting school and my health before work, getting my arias together, and getting started on wedding planning :) I’m anxious to see what wonderful things await for you in London, and I’m sending all my best wishes for whatever it is!
Gleder meg på dine vegne Celina. Både med nye muligheter i Lomdon og med å bli tante.
Veldig inspirerende med treningen din. Endelig har også jeg simpelthen tatt meg tid til å gå inn i et skikkelig treningsprogrammet igjen. Har også treningsmulighet hjemme, men føler jeg faktisk må ut av huset for å være rigid nok med meg selv.
Men en kjempefin mulighet hjemme når 24 t i døgnet ikke rekker til….de dagene finnes jo også.
Jeg tror jeg kopierer dine nyttårsfortsetter bortsett fra nr 4…
Jeg skal starte med personlig trener, få kostholdsveiledning og bli skikkelig Sterk! Det er mitt mål for treningen.
En bedre kjæreste er jo et supert mål. Med to små barn og full jobb er jammen ikke det bare lett. Men med riktig fokus, så får man det til. En kjærestetur til London i mars er jo en god begynnelse ;)
I specially love 3 + 4 :) Those are wonderful things to never stop working on.
xo
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Can you create a post on what you received for Christmas? Hope you have had a lovely vacation xx
Great post, I also set up some NY’s resolutions. My most important once are getting fitter, eating healthier, and visiting more places in the world :-). x
Your resolutions are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing and happy new year :)
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Wonderful resolutions. You will surely be successful! I admire your honest goals.
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Hi Celina! I love your resolutions, and they practically mirror my own. Happy New Year! Love your blog! :)
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Liker målene dine. Høyst sannsynlig fordi de er svært like mine egne ;)
Fortsett med de gode vanene, så kommer det vel nesten av seg selv?!
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Happy New Year, Celina!
Your resolutions are great! In my resolution list there are the some points that mirrors yours (1,2,4 and 5), and couple of additional resolutions. For me this year should be the year of a great changes in my life, so the first and main resolution is: TO BRING LIFE TO MY LIFE :) for so long I was living the life that was planned by somebody and created by somebody, but not me, so there is a time for a cardinal events in my life :) I am leaving a job, changing city and even country :) and I strongly believe, that all these steps will give me a chance to actualize all other resolutions to life.
So, I think that I should wish a good luck for you and me and any other person that decides to make minor or major changes in their lives :)
Happy New Year! Such great and inspiring resolutions! I plan to steal some for myself :)
I love your resolution especially the part spending more time with the family.I lost my doggy Mulan today (she got sick and passed away:((((() and I’m so so sad I’m around the family now and it feels right.
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Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that ♥
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Happy happy happy new year Celina!! Your resolutions are great, especiallly #3 – too many girls get complacent when they’re in a relationship!! My main resolution is to grow out my bangs (aka fringe). This may sound silly but when you have spent your whole life with hair concealing your forehead and have a bit of a complex about exposing it, to go for it is somewhat of a big deal!! I am also on a makeup and beauty stuff in general no-buy until June. I hope we all are successful!
Love your resolutions – especially #4. There are SO many great opportunities in London – can’t wait to see what you get involved in!
I did my masters there – and it’s such a fun city to study in – great coffee shops and amazing libraries!
I just posted my 7 resolutions for 2013 on my blog :-)
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Kjempefine nyttårsforsetter, mine er litt i samme duren.
Har bestemt meg for å bruke ordet nyttårsplaner! Reising, flytte sammen igjen med kjæresten (høyt prioritert!! Avstand suger…), fortsette å være flink med mat og trening (take it to another level… hihi) & sist men ikke minst FULLFØRE master & få JOBB! en “voksen” jobb. Få min første lønning! Heaven! GLEDER MEG! haha..
GODT NYTTÅR!!!
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Happy new year!! All the best!! Your blog is amazing and flexible.. Hope all your dreams come true this year.. On my way I hope to find a better job that inspires me.. let’s see.. xox