Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Christmas Countdown day 3: Have some fun!

Christmas is not about being boring, not about being too cool and being mature! Christmas is about getting excited about the little things, laughing at lame jokes and having fun with your friends and family. On Monday night me and my girlfriends got together and had a blast, we drank a few margaritas, played some cranium and attempted dancing to single ladies by Beyonce.


My challenge for you today is to have some silly fun, do something you want to do like run around the house dancing, singing some Christmas carols as you wander around, smiling like a crazy fool or actually saying hello and merry Christmas to people. If your not the silly fun type how about something else that makes you feel good, like a Christmas movie (love actually anyone?) or doing some yum baking. There are so many different options!


Take the time to do something for YOU today. Do something that’s lots of fun, something that makes you laugh hysterically or just feel happy inside.


Love and Blessings, Katie D, xx






Monday, 19 December 2011

Christmas Countdown Day 2: Stranger Danger

Today let’s mix it up a bit! I challenge you to join with me in spreading the Christmas joy by… wait for it…this will blow your mind…being NICE to people! And to stretch it even further, people you don’t know!

When and why did Christmas become about the rush, about who had the best presents and who hosted the best Christmas party. Christmas for me is about the most important thing we all have the ability to do... LOVE.

 My challenge for you today, is when you are out, rushing around, getting your last minute presents, (like im about to head out and do in an hour) smile at people you walk past, be patient when the little old man walking in front of you seems to be going at his slowest pace, be pleasant with the people serving you maybe even take the time to say merry Christmas to them and tell them that they are doing a good job. Think about how you want to be treated, treat people that way!

Going along the same lines as yesterday, it doesn’t have to take much effort, you don’t need to do much, you just need to shift your thinking and your attitude a little and your good to go, and just remember, it’s not their fault you left all of your shopping to the last minute!


Have a wonderful day, be patient and kind to people

Katie D


xx




(some of the lovely people that I love)

Sunday, 18 December 2011

Christmas Countdown, Day 1: Do Something!

This year I am feeling filled with joy for Christmas. I’m excited, I don’t mind looking like a dork wearing a Santa hat and I can’t get the giddy smile off my face.

Maybe it’s because I’m not working these holidays so I have noting better to do. It could be because my best friend got married yesterday so I am filled with Cheesy love, or maybe it’s because this year has been a year of so many ups and downs for so many people that I am learning how important it is to lap up the good days, embrace the lessons learnt from the bad ones and truly appreciate the people you love.

So this week I’m going to try and write a few posts prompting you to get into the Christmas Spirit with me. How about we start today by doing something for somebody else. Something that is selfless, maybe even anonymous. How about,

- dropping a homemade present around to someone you love,

-leaving a card in the mailbox for someone who has really impacted your life this year
or
-doing something for somebody like mowing the lawns or taking in the washing.

 Whatever it is big or small it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to spend money, it doesn’t need to be flashy, all it needs, is to be done with love.
 
Let me know how you get on : )
Katie D

xxx