With the New Year right around the corner its time for a new banner and home page. I don't normally post a blog about a new banner and things. Unless I'm announcing changes to come. I decided to post this because my home page looks a lot like one I have had before. As I was publishing the page I knew there would be some people who would say "You had that one before." I thought it would be easier to post both pics in a blog that way I don't have keep showing people its different. XO That One Girl
I hope everyone is enjoying Christmas Eve. I am about halfway threw my checklist for the day. Can't wait to see my family tomorrow. That really is one of my favorite things about Christmas, having the family over and just being together. I know it sounds cheesey but it really is true. I also like giving people their gifts. I get so excited when I find something I know someone will like. *Not that I get people things I know they wont like. Some people are hard to shop for.* Its hard for me to actually wait until Christmas sometimes. I know there are a few years where I have given in and gave my mom one of hers. Just because I couldn't keep it to myself. I told one of my nieces the other day that I wanted to take a picture of hers an send it to her. She told me not to an to stay strong tell Christmas haha. I think its time to stop sitting around and get back to these cupcakes I'm baking.
XO That One Girl I don't really do resolutions. I like to set a few goals for myself threw out the year. And one of the goals that I will be setting for myself is to achieve lots. As in push myself more. I am a very shy person. It takes a bit for me to become my full self around some people. An I feel as though that holds me back in a lot of things. So I am going to try and push myself out of my bubble more. I want to start writing more. I have a book I have been working on for ages. I need to just stop making excuses on why I cant finish it. I want to do at least 3 things on my bucket list before the year is over. I'm not going to chose what 3 things I want to do just yet. I will wait until 2015 is over before I chose. But if any of my readers want to *realistically* participate in one or more that would be great. I also want to vlog more I always say I want to do it but then find an excuse not to. Or I do and then never edit the video. So there you go a few simple yet random goals I will be setting myself in the new year. Anyone else have any goals they will be setting?
XO That One Girl I know everyone keeps saying "where has this year gone?" or "This year went by so fast.". But am I the only one who feels as though, December started skipped the middle bits and decided to end faster then it got here? No. Just me then? Okay then. I still have 2 people I need to shop for. Let the panic begging. Some people are just so hard to shop for. Not to mention I'm the type of person that when I get something for someone I want it to be something I know they will undoubtedly love. Today my friends Mariah, Shayna and I are going shopping doing lunch and seeing a movie for Mariah's birthday. I'm hoping that I find what I need today. *But you don't want to hear about my Christmas shopping.*
Not only is December almost over so is The 12 Days Of Christmas Cookies. I hope you are enjoying it. With this countdown I tried putting as many classic cookies together. As well as some people might not of seen before. Today's cookie is one my Grandma used to make. Not only is Christmas right around the corner but my birthday is too. The big 3-0. Its both exciting and terrifying. I know its just 30 and its not that old blah blah blah. But this number has never made me feel more like an adult in my life. My 20's were fun. And looking back on it I did a lot. I met a lot of people. Some of who I will be taking with me into my 30's. But for now I'm going to stick with being 29 and get ready for some shopping with some very good friends. Hope everyone has a great Sunday. XO That One Girl Today's blog is a two parter. For part two check out Day 3 of The 12 Days Of Christmas Cookies.
XO That One Girl I really wanted to do a cool Christmas countdown like I did last year. But sadly I haven't been able to find any Advent Calendars. *even more sad I have miss placed my glass ornaments from last years calendar* I know what your thinking "the title said this was a fun announcement. Wheres the fun?" I have decided that starting on the 12th threw the 24 I will be posting The 12 Days Of Christmas Cookies! It will in the baking section of the website. *You can find the baking section under more at the top of the page* Each day I will be posting a cookie recipe that I think you guys will all enjoy. Such as Chocolate Chip Snowballs. I think this will be a lot of fun. I really hope you are as excited for this as I am. And that I totally didn't let you down with this new countdown idea.
XO That One Girl It's no secret that I'm obsessed with The X Factor. I am constantly talking about it *off the blog* and I live tweet with the show each week *one of my random fav things to do* This week was the semi finals, and with out a doubt Louisa Johnson killed it! All though I really really want Che to win this year. I feel that Louisa has what it takes to make it. When she first auditioned I knew right away that she would be in the final. And with this song she definitely sealed her fate to be in the finals this year. If you followed my blog last Christmas you may remember my 25 days of Christmas. I have looked everywhere for an Advent Calendar for this years Christmas Countdown. I wanted one that you all could participate in like last year. But unfortunately I couldn't find any as fun. Any that weren't candy cookie or chocolate related. Or one that didn't repeat itself numerous time threw out the countdown. So unfortunately the only Christmas countdown I will have this year will be my tiny reindeer countdown. I feel like all I have been doing lately is bring you bad news. First no Quote Of The Weeks and now this. I promise I will have some new things up soon. I will have a new short story up very soon. Also keep an eye out on the Dear Customers section as well as my Backing section.
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