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I wasn’t going to write one of these posts but I’ve read so many great ideas that I thought I could refer back to them over the coming months to keep me on track to achieving my goals.
2018 taught me a lot about not only myself, but those around me, I opened my eyes to those who were really there for me and cared about my well being. And then there were those that were just there for me for what they could gain.
A lot of the hopes and goals I’ve thought about have had this in mind.
My goals for 2019:
- Stop saying yes to everything – politely say no if I don’t want to do something
- Stop spending so much money and save a bit more than I have done previously
- Learn to cook more of a varity
- Try and read more books when I have a quiet five minutes
- If the weather improves, I’d like to take Trixie for more walks
- I’d like to learn to drive and would like to set myself the goal of passing my test by the end of the year if I can
- Play a few pranks on Andy to get my own back on what prank he played on me – You can read all about it HERE
- Sort my clothes out to see if there is anything I’d like to donate to charity
Hopes for 2019:
- Myself and Andy to continue to travel around the UK and find new places to explore
- Hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll be even more enthusiastic about aviation
- As Andy is a train driver and instructor, I’ve been learning lots about trains and railways, that I knew nothing previously about. I hope that no one reading this thinks its strange, but I’m actually quite liking trains almost as much as aviation.
- Good health and lots of happiness for myself, Andy, family, friends and Trixie
- To continue writing blog posts from this site and hopefully you will read lots of interesting things over the coming months and also seeing pictures that will progressively be added to the site. I’m also thinking of asking Andy if he’s prepared to take photos accordingly, as I’m contemplating doing outfits of the day style posts. As I now also enjoy wearing jumpsuits and dungarees and more colourful clothing that I have previously worn and hopefully my readers will give me positive feedback. I’m also the author to the following site A Wartime Life , and joint author to Kelly & Andys Travel Journals
So hopefully 2019 will be full of travelling, airshows, shopping and walks in the countryside. What I do know is the plans that i decide to make will hopefully bring health and happiness to those close to me, which will make me very happy.
These are great small and achievable goals!
Reading is also one of my aims and so far so good!
Good luck and big good luck for your driving! It took me a long time to pass and 3 years on I’m still getting used to it but I won’t let it stop me! It opens up a new lease of life 😊💜
Jess (coffeeandcorfu)
http://Www.mybigfatgreeklifestyle.wordpress.com
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Thank you! I’m nervous but excited to learn to drive as I know it will give me so many more opportunities.
Good luck with the reading, what genre of books do you enjoy?
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Definitely! It’s just a lot of practice.
I love anything crimey! You know murder mystery type stuff… Orrrr complete fantasy – Harry Potter being my all time favourite!! You??
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Andy’s job sounds so cool!! I also can’t wait for the weather to improve (or just above the 0 would be great!)
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Its certainly a different kind of job, but I guess like with everything, it comes with pros and cons. I agree I can’t wait until some warmer weather arrives
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I relate to the whole cooking thing so much – I’m always cooking the same thing and it gets so boring! Good luck on all of your goals this year ❤
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Thank you, I’m glad I’m not alone
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I really like these goals you’ve set. Particularly “stop saying yes to everything”, which is something I should seriously consider myself, to be honest. The pranking goal sounds amazing too – I haven’t seen the ones he did but definitely will have to check them out now haha. Definitely get your revenge on him this year, girl!
Reema | http://www.aumsome.co.uk
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So far so good this year and I feel so much better for it. As for pranking, Andy well and truly tricked me so I hope you enjoy reading it.
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You’ve got some fab hopes and dreams for 2019 here, Kelly! I particularly like the idea of you playing more pranks on Andy as I always enjoy playing pranks on my boyfriend too! Good luck with your goal of passing your driving test too, it’s honestly one of the best feelings in the world and it’s a memory that I’ll remember forever! xx
http://www.imjustagirl16.co.uk
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Thank you, I definitely think it will be fun playing pranks on him too!
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Great post I hope you and Andy accomplish all your goals.
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Thank you for taking the time to read it.
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Ah sounds a lot like my goals for the year! Hope you have a fantastic 2019!
~ Hazel // http://www.hazearella.com || http://placesandpeonies.wordpress.com
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Its great to have some goals to work towards. I hope you have a great 2019 and achieve all of your goals too!
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You’ve got some great goals there, and putting them out there in a public manner like this is going to improve your chances of following through and achieving them because it gives you that additional accountability. Good luck!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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I hope so because they are all things that I’d like to achieve this year. Thank you for reading my post.
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Sounds like it should be a rewarding year for you, I really like that you included your hopes as well! Good luck with everything, especially the driving! x
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post.
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Some great goals Kelly! I can relate to the one about not saying yes as often. I remind myself that saying no sometimes is a kind of self-care. All the best with your goals & hopes!
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I agree but I feel like we always put self-care last, even though saying no to things sounds simple, it can also be really difficult to put into practise.
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We have a lot of similar goals for this year! I’m planning on reading more, and I definitely need to start saying no to more things! I’m also sorting out my clothes for charity. Good luck with everything!
Emily from http://emilyunderworld.co.uk x
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Thats great! It feels so good donating things you no longer need to charity. I hope you achieve all of your goals too. What sort of books do you like to read?
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These are some great goals! I hope you manage to achieve them all. I also want to be able to cook more meals and to read more!
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Thank you, I hope you achieve all of your goals too.
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I love these! And they’re so doable too! Great post.
Yvonne Wabai | https://yvonnewairimuwabai.weebly.com
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post.
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These are some great goals! I conquered my fear & driving anxiety and did my test in October and passed first time (I’m a terrible driver, though, lol). You’ve got this! 🙌🏽
Rebecca | http://www.15bex02.com 🙌🏽
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post. Thats great news that you passed, congratulations! I think I’ll be a very nervous driver once I get started.
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This is a great list! I’ve never taken a train before but it definitely is on my bucket list!
Alexx | https://aestheticsbyalexx.com
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Thank you, I highly recommend it, even for just a short journey.
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These sound like great goals, travelling sounds so exciting! I’d love to read more books this year, so I am making time for it in the evenings. I would also love to learn to cook a variety of foods too. All the best with your goals and hope you have a wonderful 2019! ❤ xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post. I find that I can learn so much more by travelling around and seeing things, rather than just reading about them. Its great that you want to read more too. What genre of books do you tend to read? I hope you have an amazing 2019
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I hope you achieve most of these goals this year! And I’ve always thought trains were cool haha
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These are some great goals!! I hope you achieve them all xx
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Thank you
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I love the stop saying yes. Good luck with your dreams.
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Thank you
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‘Stop saying yes to everything’ is the best goal in your list. It is going to be hard but I am sure you will be able to do it. Best of luck
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Thank you. Hopefully once I’ve done it a few times it will become easier.
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I love your goals. I do not drive but want to learn as well. My favorite is to stop saying yes. I do this all the time and find my self wishing I had not. Best goal ever!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my latest post. I’ve started saying no to some things and it feels so good! Good luck on learning to drive too
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Thank you 🙂
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I’m sending you all of the luck in the world for your goals and hopes for 2019 beautiful, I’m more than sure that you can achieve them. 🌸💜
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
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Thank you!
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those are some great goals and hopes for the new year! they all sound very doable! i also need to work on saving money. fortunately my fiance has been helping me. i’m a dietitian and a foodie so i have a soft spot for food. i just wanna buy all the food lol
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Thank you. I love my food too but I always stick to the same things. Good luck on continuing to save money!
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The cooking, reading and not spending as much money are definitely goals I need to add into my year! I hope you reach all your goals this year x
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Thank you
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These are great! I wish you’ll achieve everything that you got on your list! And nobody thinks you’re strange because you have an interest in trains, I think it’s pretty cool that Andy shares his passion with you xx
Anaïs | http://anais-n.com
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Thank you, I must admit I have been enjoying travelling around by train more than I thought I would.
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I think it’s so much more positive to have goals that can be worked on and achieved over the year, rather than a specific time related new year’s resolution – so much less pressure! Good luck!
Holly | http://www.honestlyholly23.com
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Thank you. I’ve realised that if I put less pressure on myself, I feel more motivated to achieve things.
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Good luck with your plans for 2019. I too want to learn to start politely saying no to people. There are so many posts out there about always saying yes but sometimes it’s best for you if you say no.
The part where you mentioned about playing pranks made me laugh!
Hope you have a wonderful year 🙂
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These are great goals and achievable.
I can relate so much to the one to stop saying yes to everything, it is one of my goals too this year😊
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Thank you. Good luck with your goals
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These are all wonderful ideas for 2019! Thank you for sharing with us! Please update us on how your year is going!
Cyn
http://www.cynspo.com
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Thank you, I’m hoping to do an update half way through the year
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2019 is yours! Keep on keeping on 🙂
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Thank you!
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Some lovely Goals and hopes for 2019! I wish you all the best for the upcoming year. These Goals all sound very reasonable, I’m sure you’ll be able to achieve them all.
Gemma | https://anoceanglimmer.wordpress.com/
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Thank you for taking the time to read them.
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These are great achievable goals Kelly. I wish you luck with them, especially getting Andy back for that prank. 😂 If you like trains I’d recommend The Dean Forest Railway (Forest of Dean) or the Steam Museum (Swindon).
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Thank you. They sound great places to visit, I’ll definitely mention them to Andy.
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Those are great goals! I especially relate to the first one – I need to start saying no to things I don’t want to do, as I’ve had a tendency to always say yes which ends up making my life stressful! (I wrote a post about that here: https://bit.ly/2DQ9HfA) I want to read more books too – I am always buying books and intending to read them but other things keep getting in the way! I hope you achieve all your goals and hopes 🙂
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Thank you, I’ll check out that post
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Great set of goals here. Totally use the airshows as and excuse to travel the UK! I also travel the UK and blog about it so always ask if you want some inspiration 🙂
Georgia – BritVoyage.com
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Yes I agree it is 😃 thank you
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