New Years Eve SUP Safari

Stand Up Paddle-boarding has always been one of my dreams to do and today it happened and what a way to send of 2015. Starting at 12.30 this morning we gathered at the Lake Isle of Innisfree around the campfire having a cup of tea and getting to know everyone. Then we headed out on the lake. Three company's came together for four days to present a special SUP Safari which included SUPing, kayaking or going on a tour boat round the lake and down the river. It was the most amazing view being surrounded by mountains and forests and so unbelievably quiet. Everyone was so friendly and chatting the whole way, they were also looking out for me and cheering me on because I was the only person who hadn't done it before. The paddle back was extremely hard because the wind was against us but we stuck at it and made it back to shore after and hour and a half paddle, of course this was the moment I took to nearly fall in, went in to quick and hit the bank and did a 'little dance' on the board till I found my balance again. After we all made it back it was time for a gorgeous cup of Mulled Wine and a chat around the campfire until it started to rain and we all went out separate ways. It was the most amazing experience I have had and something I recommend everyone tries.

BLOGMAS Day 25 : ITS CHRISTMASSSSSSSS!!!

I was absolutely spoiled rotten this year and was given the most beautiful presents, I couldn't be more lucky. I want to share what I got so I always remember who gave me these meaningful gifts.

First from My brothers girlfriend this AWESOME ' #'  Pilliow and then my brother got me the  'OMG'  pillow. Harry Potter t's, amazing books, THE BEST PRESENT EVER a surfing lesson, a box of delish sweets and a Penny's voucher. 

From Bobby, Millie and India (the pets) I got this bath products for looking after them.

From 'Santa' I got this gorgeous tin which I love because it is so bohemian/Artsy, this amazing diary which is unlike any other because day by day it gives  you inspirations to reach your goals and last years diary really made a difference to my life and this most amazing family picture frame that I can not wait to start filling with beautiful family pictures.

Christmas is so much more then presents and I'm getting today's post done early so I can spend the rest of the day with my family. I hope you have had the most amazing Christmas.

BLOGMAS Day 24: Christmas Eve fun

I've never left presents till the last minute but I did this year so me, my dad and brother headed into town to pick up (little did he know) my dads present. The town was chocka of course but I kind of love it because you met so many people you haven't seen in years and everyone is wishing you a Merry Christmas and just generally nice. Finally after my brother looked in every new shop he hasn't seen before we headed home for a nice family dinner (curry and chips, real festive). Then like the true kids we are my brother and I sneakily went round the presents at the tree guessing what they are, and also (mainly me) opening some just a crack (quite a bit and taping it back together). We then headed to the graveyard to say some prays for my grandparents, and now its back to watching some Christmas movies and the traditional thing we do on Christmas Eve, light a fire in the sitting room, have little snacks and play board games.