Day #9

"Laughter is the best medicine. Share a joke or two with those around you"

This is an everyday motive for the both of us, especially when we are together. Always up to our antics, no matter how ridiculous. So, the first thing we aimed for this morning was to share some morning giggles with someone and we knew exactly who to pick on!

Just remember to bring laughter into your everyday... whatever the reason.

Quote of the day: "Sometimes I laugh so hard the tears run down my leg." LOL (Love this)

Happy days to you all x

Day #8

"Make a candlelit dinner for your family"

Such a pleasant way to begin the weekend =) We all know, we can always choose our friends but you cannot choose your family... So, today we made it all about F A M I L Y !

On this lovely, breezy Saturday morning, Sean, Mum, Dad & I headed to Taste of Christmas for some festive enjoyment. We listened to the amazing carol singers, we nibbled at lots of free samples, sipped on many beverages and fully relished our classic duck burgers from Comptoir Gascon. Delicious!

To end such a fun filled day, Sean and myself achieved our task of the day by cooking up a meal. With much success, we prepared some salmon blinis for starters and then Pad Thai for mains over a candlelit table. It was such an awesome day!

It is so important to spend your life showing those you love that they will always matter. Little gestures make the biggest impact.

Day #7

"Open your gift from your loved one"

We exchanged small gifts to brighten each others start of the day. It wasn't anything big nor expensive, however, as the saying goes 'its the thought that counts'. Being able to see the true value of a gift; beyond its materialism, beyond its costs and rather seek the reasons and thoughts attach to it.

Have a great weekend everyone! x

Day #6

Oh yay! The advent calendar has been pretty 'chocolateLESS' than the traditional ones we usually have. We were so relieved to open today's envelope to find this one. Big kid SMILE!

We were each given a Twix chocolate to enjoy but instead of savouring it all to ourselves, we were to share the other piece with whoever we wish.

The concept of today was 'sharing', not necessarily a chocolate bar, as we did but the thoughts behind it; the fulfillment of your intentions without expecting reciprocation. Sharing with someone a moment of joy, your hope and aspirations, fears and frustration or even just your smile; infuses them with the trust of your words or actions... and that's promising.

"Three things to more abundant living - caring about others, daring for others and sharing with others."

The fact that we are able to share this post with you today, we therefore express our fullest appreciation for taking the time to read it.

Happy Thursday x  

Day #5

"Have a drink and spend some quality time with someone who would least expect it"

Time flies by so fast; its December already for goodness sake! Time is just so precious but with everything going on; our daily grinds and usual distractions, there's just never enough of it. So, today we're putting on hold whatever needs to be done and taking a moment to spend with someone close.

A random visit to see a dear friend, warmed up the kettle and had a great chinwag over tea & biscuits. Moments like these are sparse... so I truly valued every second! As the saying goes, “Time is the most valuable thing that one can spend.” And tonight, I know I spent it well =)

Toodles x

Day #4

"To remind someone that you love them"

This coincidentally lifts off from yesterday's task as though it was meant to be a taster lesson of what to expect next year!

Saying "I LOVE YOU" is easier said than done. I mean, I personally never shy away from letting those close to me know that I do but I feel that maybe we don't say it enough. Doing that initial gesture in whatever way possible and reminding someone that you do has an impact on them. Those three little words can really make a difference.

On reading today's task, we both already knew who our 'someone' was (not each other, silly!) We both have someone dear to us; don't often talk  but we know they're always there... close to our hearts. So, we shared those special words with that person with the hope of making them smile.

Thanks for dropping by x

Day #3

"Prepare for 2013, what's your New Year's Resolution?!"

Ooh! Ended up getting this one a bit early in the month than we hoped but I guess its better to be prepared now than never.

New Year's resolutions... they're a brilliant way to begin a new year for sure. I suppose we often have the usual ones like "GO TO THE GYM"; those 'fresh start' concepts, right?! But it really hits and gives us prime reality checks and a boost of motivation which is great. I'll personally have a few here and there; some I may keep at, others will fade out of existence BUT in order of today's advent calendar task, I plan to prioritise the new year with L O V E! As cheeeeeeeeesy as it is, love is a drive that pulls us through. Its guides us through the happiest times and even through the toughest. The unconditional love we receive from our loved ones and our friends is so limitless. The love one may have for something they enjoy doing is so passionate - its inspiring to others. In knowing that love freely exists, it comforts you and that's why it is so fundamental in our life.

So, in order to feel more grounded, I wish to surround my thoughts and my actions in compassion and empathy and to share and express my appreciation I have for those who matter. Don't worry, I won't be completely high on love hahaha. Mustn't forget to enjoy life... LIVE, LAUGH and EAT PLENTY will do as my motto for the year.

A personalised calendar from our dearest friends to use in the New Year and a sweet reminder of what our year is all about.

Have a good week x