Getting my "NEW" on for New Year's Eve + FOCUS PHRASE TIME!
2018 was probably the second worst year of my life, so I decided I was breaking all New Year's Eve patterns completely.
Well maybe not *ALL* of them.
I kept the champagne.
I kept the eating something sweet during the 12 second count down. This alternates each year depending on what I have on hand, sometimes grapes or sometimes chocolate. During that time I read from a list of New Years Wishes - things I want to manifest during the New Year. So I start my countdown at 12 seconds before the new year so I can read off 12 wishes - one for each month of the year.
I normally wear red underwear because I am an Aries and Red is my "Power Color" And it has always been my tradition to do so.
This year I did not do red. I did a most divine plum instead from Elila Full Figure.
And I even changed my soap, using a brand new to me Senteurs d'Orient!
The above photo I edited with Ribbet and the insta art below I did with Corel Paintshop:
Well maybe not *ALL* of them.
I kept the champagne.
I kept the eating something sweet during the 12 second count down. This alternates each year depending on what I have on hand, sometimes grapes or sometimes chocolate. During that time I read from a list of New Years Wishes - things I want to manifest during the New Year. So I start my countdown at 12 seconds before the new year so I can read off 12 wishes - one for each month of the year.
I normally wear red underwear because I am an Aries and Red is my "Power Color" And it has always been my tradition to do so.
This year I did not do red. I did a most divine plum instead from Elila Full Figure.
And I even changed my soap, using a brand new to me Senteurs d'Orient!
The above photo I edited with Ribbet and the insta art below I did with Corel Paintshop:
FOCUS PHRASE FOR 2018 - You know I have mixed feelings about 'resolutions', I am more partial to the idea of 'goal setting' for your birthday. That is when your personal year actually resets, not December 31st. But my phrase last year was "Self Care" and quite frankly butterflies, I failed MISERABLY at it.
So it is my phrase for this year as well.
Self-Care is and can be so many things.
So it is my phrase for this year as well.
Self-Care is and can be so many things.
MY TAKE:
If you remember I first met Elila Full Figure when I was covering Curve Expo, you can get a great description of the brand and see a model wearing Elila in my Curve Expo recap coverage post: HERE
I plan on covering Curve Expo again this year and will definitely be making a beeline directly to Elila's booth to see their new styles. I am obsessed with them now. They need to put a ring on it and make me an official ambassador!
The soap, Senteurs D'Orient I actually won from a Blog Contest being hosted by a blogger via instagram, it is definitely one of my favorite discoveries, I love the rich lather and the amazing scents offered by Senteurs. I haven't tried them all, but definitely love the Amber, and the Almond Exfoliant so far the best.
Both of these would be lovely for VALENTINES DAY or GALENTINES DAY! And this DSLR Photography Enthusiast is always up for creating custom Art Photos/Prints or Posters like the one displayed above, so DM me via Insta (@Ascending1 - this is also the blog Twitter) or email me directly here if you want a custom art piece for your walls.
Hopefully I can get Elila and Senteurs to come back and do something fun for my butterflies.
Readers/Butterflies Sound Off: What is your focus phrase/word for 2019? Do you have an underwear color preference for New Year's Eve?
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I'm a big fan of prints. They make me feel pretty, even when I'm rocking my sweats.
ReplyDeleteI love animal prints especially! And definitely just as fun if not more so rocking a cute/sexy set under casual clothes.
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I love the 12 wishes in 12 seconds idea. That is a great idea! I think it was great you changed it up a little in regards to your undies! Change can be a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI have two actually, the twelve wishes one for each month during the countdown, followed by a burn list. I list all the problems of the year ending, and burn that list so the problems disappear and I don't carry them to the new year, I probably should add that to the post.
DeleteI love animal prints especially! And definitely just as fun if not more so rocking a cute/sexy set under casual clothes.
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I will wear anything comfortable!
ReplyDeleteOn of my phrases for 2019 is FOCUS. My favorite color of undies is whatever my wife chooses to wear!
ReplyDeleteI would say one of my words for 2019 is action as that is what I plan to do with my business (take action). My favorite color of b & u is lavender.
ReplyDeleteI like that 12 second countdown you did. I will try that next New Year or maybe on my next birthday, which is close to New Year's Eve anyway. 2018 was not a good year for me too. Hoping for the best this 2019.
ReplyDeleteI do not have a phrase for the new year or underwear preference. To be honest, some of my underwears are probably ready to retire at this point.
ReplyDeleteI love your perspective on new years! You're right, our birthday is when an actual new year begins for us. Lovely article!
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot more to self-care than many would like to think. For me, it's about getting more rest at night and appreciating the moments I have to myself.
ReplyDeleteI dont really have a word for this year. I have literally just told myself to be more in the present versus worry so much.
ReplyDeleteOoohh seems like a good gift for my girl for the upcoming Valentine's Day. I love the feminine lace design. So cute and sexy!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of focus phrase. I was so obssessed with goal settings that I could not finish most of them. This year my focus is also self-care and my favorite color is blue.
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