Sunday, 29 December 2013

Best bits of 2013

I do apologize for not posting too much on the run up to Christmas but my schedule has been hectic and it's really lovely to be back blogging :-) Hope you all had a great Christmas, 
Check out Our first little family photo haha very cheesy, But a lovely little photo to have, You don't know when it's going to be your last moment with all your loved ones around, so keep them close 


So Here's a little more personal blog (find these are the hardest ones to write!) about my life in 2013.....

Well this has been an amazing year for me, I won't get it all in but here's some of my best bits...!!

Firstly back in February, Love By Debs Blog was born,
I never thought I'd feel so passionate about something like blogging but I really do, It's like my baby..!
I've loved every minute of it, met some great people so far and would like to thank everyone who's been involved, Especially the ones who interact with the page and all those lovely people who I've seen out and about and have given me great feedback about the blog...!

Next year is only going to get bigger and better I promise, I'm bursting with excitement about some news I have (No Mam, I'm not pregnant haha)
Early 2014 will be the launch of my new website.... www.lovebydebs.ie is officially under construction I can't wait to have it up and running, it's lots of work let me tell you..!

After ten months blogging with almost 14,000 readers and a weekly reach of over 70,000 people I can't believe how I've watched love by debs blog grow this much, I was always (and still am a little) nervous about it, What people think or judge me that don't actually know me but as the years gone on I can proudly say I have grown a set of balls :-) and know that there is always people going to think or say certain negative things or as more commonly known, small minded people, and love by debs's positive little bubble doesn't have time for that it won't be everyone's cup of tea but sure if you don't like it don't look,

Another little thought that I'm toying with is a youtube channel for 2014, At the minute i'm iffy at the idea but it's most defiantly in the pipeline....at some stage anyway..I promise I'll stop being a whimp and just bite the bullet..!!


Right so here's a little bit of what I've been up to.....

This year has been a great year for me visiting different places too, I started the year off in London, The ultimate city for cool clubs and fashion inspiration, My favorite place in London has to be Camden with it's anything goes, relaxed attitude towards fashion, although I'm a high-heel kind of girl, I love places with a hippy vibe, It's refreshing to be around people that don't look you up and down when you walk into a pub and are just friendly...!!

Later on in the year a gang of us went to Barcelona for My sisters 30th another amazing city, Well worth a visit, there are some great bars and clubs along the beach with great dj's kinda like an Ibiza chilled vibe without TOO much madness :-)

In September I went on a holiday of a lifetime with my other half and it was just amazing, First We went to Las Vegas, which was everything I expected it to be bright, big and fake..
The Hotel We stayed in the 'Encore' is one of the newer ones on the strip with a younger crowd, the view from Our suite was out of this World, Everything about the trip was great from seeing Avicii Dj at a pool party to shopping it was just great, Ooo and I shot a gun (terrifying experience not lady like at all haha) 







After Vegas, We flew down to Cancun in Mexico, My poor mammy was telling everyone at home that she was worried sick about us over there because according to her there is crocodiles randomly strolling the streets of Cancun (You can see why I love her so much, crazy lady haha) One thing you should know is I'm terrified of deep water, while We were over in Cancun We swam with dolphins and went snorkeling, of course I had a very fashionable life jacket on both times but nonetheless I finally faced my fears :-)






Cancun was definitely a piece of paradise and somewhere I hope to visit again soon (look at that view!!)


Now just before Christmas (maybe I did go away a lot this year) I had a quick visit to Amsterdam, Taking in the culture as one does, Seeing Anne Franks house and doing the tour got me all watery eyed (I'm a big emotional mess at times) I had to take a trip to a coffee shop (If it's good enough for Cara Delevingne, It's good enough for me!) all I'll say was it was very interesting..!!

2013 has been very good, All the nights out and little moments and people that made it (electric picnic was one to remember), I have gone to fashion shows and launches, Which is a totally new to me and they have been great experiences also a bit nerve wrecking for a newbie ,You really learn a lot getting out into the big bad World and between blogging, meeting new people and moving into my own place this year, It's been almost like transition year, a big lesson being nobody is perfect and either is life.

It's a hard thing to realize that not everyone that you are there for is going to be there for you but the ones that really matter will be, This year taught me that too, I learned in order to be happy with yourself you must accept your flaws and also to accept that everything works out in the end, now in saying that You can't sit around waiting for things to happen either, Life is like your make-up bag so choose what makes you look and feel good, If the shade of lipstick you've been sporting the past few years doesn't suit you anymore, CHANGE IT, That can be a very daunting thing but trust me change for the better is key to a happy life..!

I tend to not have negative people around me they only bring bad things to your life and for that my life is a happier place anyone who has drama gets told to move along, backbiters, two faced people and my favourite the 'friends' who aren't really your friends at all,

I  have a small group of really good friends that mean the World to me, all totally different in their own little way (it's like a pick n' mix) but just good souls, A family that are crazy and far from perfect but I know no matter what we are all looking out for eachother like a little team and a boyfriend who is also just as crazy as me and far from perfect but very supportive and a little sweetheart when he wants to be someone I just click with, I love all these people to bits because when one of them causes a sad day, the other one lifts me up and that's probably the biggest life lesson and happiest thing that dropped on me this year to fully appreciate the good people in your life :-)

Just to add, In the spirit of new years resolutions jazz, One of the Best pieces of advice I was ever given (surprisingly from my mam who doesn't often give advice) was each year to do at least one thing new for yourself whether it be facing a fear, educating yourself in something new or even seeing a new part of the World, Just do it and then at least every year will count for something :-)

Now I think I've kind of rambled on enough, These blog posts are like a little diary and everything that I write is just me (whether that's a good thing or not I don't know) that's why anyone who reads the blog that I chat to might notice I get a bit embarrassed because it's like reading my diary haha, I may not get overly popular because I like to not sugar coat things but hey, I'd rather one person reading my blogs that are real than a million people reading a blog that was fake :-)

I really want to thank everyone who follows the blog again and I wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year
Here's to 2014 and I won't say please be good, because We're all going to make damn sure it is..!!

Sending all my love and positive vibes,

Love
Debs xXx















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