January in Pictures

1. Back to College!

I've now started my sixth CIMA module and have my exam in 22 days. Very scary thought!

2. Late Christmas Presents from Omar

Although he'd already got me a Christmas, Omar decided to surprise me with a lovely pair of silver heart stud earrings. A lovely gift from a lovely boyfriend.

3. Finished Book 1 of my 2015 Reading Challenge

I finished My Side of Life, by Shane Filan. The first book of my 2015 challenge. Check out my review here

4. Used my cute little egg cup and spoon for the first time

Chris bought me these egg cups as a house warming gift ages ago, and I finally got round to making soft boiled eggs. The cups and spoons are so cute.

5. Back to the Gym and Dance

It's time to get fit and healthy. I've gone back to the gym, I'm watching what I eat and so far I've lost just under 5 lbs. Good start to the year.

Sarah x

The Christmas Tag

Sadly, Christmas is now over, and it's back to normality. No more chocolate for breakfast, no more Christmas songs, back to work & back to the gym. But to keep up the festivities for a little while longer, here's my Christmas tag! 1.What is your favourite Christmas Movie? I have lots of favourites (see my top 5 here!), I don't mind watching the classics but I much prefer the more recent ones. Muppet Christmas Carol without a doubt it my favourite. It has singing, Christmas, a good story, and Muppets! 2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning? Christmas morning. Unless it's from Omar and I'm not seeing him on Christmas morning, then we just open them on the day we give them. 3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory? Christmas 2006. It hadn't been a great year, and two days before my Dad had been taken into hospital for another operation, we didn't think he'd come home in time for Christmas Day. There was nothing particular exciting about that day, I just remember him being home and happy. A nice way to end what was a horrible year. 4. Favourite festive food? Yorkshire Puddings. They're not exactly festive as I love them all year round, but they're 100000 times better on Christmas Day. My cousin, my niece and I are in a competition to see who can eat the most each year. 5. Favourite Christmas gift? Nothing specifically comes to mind when I think of my favourite gift. I've received amazing gifts over the years from dolls/toys to phones/games consoles to bedding/candles. I've appreciated every gift I've got and I can't pick just one favourite. 6. Favourite Christmas scent? I love the smell of the turkey cooking on Christmas Day morning. There's nothing better than coming downstairs, with the Turkey already in the oven (yes my Mum gets up and puts the turkey in at 3am), and the smells filling the kitchen. It's a favourite in our household. We all love that smell. 7. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? Every Christmas Eve we gather at my Grandma's house and my Mum's side of the family eat party type food, swap presents and spend a few hours together. When I got home I always found my new PJs that the Christmas Elves left me so I was ready for Santa coming. It's nice. It's what we've always done. Thankfully the Elves still leave you new PJs when you've moved into your own house! 8. What tops your tree? I have a sparkly purple star on top of my tree this year. We always had an Angel at my Mum's but I thought I'd be different and have a star. 9. As a kid what was the one (crazy, wild, extravagant) gift you always wanted but never recieved? I always wanted a little kitchen type play thing that would let me serve McDonalds to all my friends and family. I never got one because they didn't exist when I was younger. I was devastated when I got to my late teens and saw my cousins with one! 10. What's the best part about Christmas for you? I think having a day where its acceptable to not be at work, to get dressed nice, eat lots of food and just be with family. There's no other day of the year where you can do that. It's perfect. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year! All the best, Sarah x

My Top 5 Christmas Movies

Boxing Day is a day best spend lying on the sofa, in Pjs, with blankets, a roaring fire, munching chocolates and popcorn, watching Christmas movies. Here's my top 5 list of Christmas movies to watch on this lazy day.

1. Muppet's Christmas Carol - I can't go a Christmas without watching this. The classic Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol but with added singing and Muppets. What could be better?

2. Frozen - A great animated Disney film that made it's name in 2013. Perfect for all year round but the icy theme makes it even better at Christmas. Snuggle up with a Hot Chocolate and get ready to sing along.

3. The Holiday - A brilliant romantic comedy about two women with completely different lifestyles swapping homes for the Christmas period. A fun, easy to watch film.

4. Elf - The perfect film for all the family. So funny and entertaining how ever old you are. Will Ferrel is amazing in it.

5. Polar Express - This is my Dad's favourite Christmas film. It's another great animated film that's perfect for the whole family. Give it a watch, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Enjoy your duvet day!

Sarah x