Happy new year dear readers and friends!! First of all, let me say thank you for sticking around with me. I truly believe that this blog has become bigger, brighter, and bolder, and it will continue to grow in the future thanks to YOU! <3 Read below my New Year’s wishes and goals.

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Who doesn’t love spreading wishes at the beginning of a new year? I also love setting some goals for the year ahead, while also looking back on all the accomplishments.

My New Year’s wishes to you are health, wealth and happiness. May all your dreams come true and may life be sweet and good to you. 

The new year has barely begun but I am sure that this new year will bring me so much more wisdom and memorable experiences. 2018 will also be extra special for me because I will have hit a few major milestones in my life: I will turn 25 (a quarter of a century!!), I will move out on my own, I will adopt a cat (or cats!!), and who knows what else?!

Clearly, I am VERY excited for this new year, so in order to make this my best year so far, I have picked a few goals (I don’t like the word “resolutions”) for myself:

Blog goals:

• WordPress. I would love to reach 500 followers on WordPress (currently at 389).
• Instagram. I would love to reach 600 followers on Instagram (currently at 441). You can find me here or simply @beataroundtheblush <3
• Writing. I would love to include more “educative” content, such as photography tips, makeup advice, self-care tips, etc. These posts take more time to write, and it’s not always easy to find the time in my busy schedule! But I will try my best.
• Beauty with a conscience. Try more local brands, green products, vegan cosmetics, etc.
• Makeup. I want to post more makeup looks! But the truth is, I almost never wear makeup anymore, only on special occasions.

Personal goals:

• Exercise more. I know this is a classic one, but I swear this is the first year that I’m setting this goal for myself. Last year, a bought a 10-entry pass at my local gym and guess what… I haven’t used it up yet… 🙁 I’m stuck at my desk all day!
• Become more fluent in Swedish. I started learning the language years ago, slowly but surely, but I stopped, due to a lack of time. I have an Assimil book and a great app, Duolingo, so that helps a lot!
• Become a cat mom. If you know me just a little, you know I am a crazy cat lady… who has never owned a cat! :O This year, I plan to rescue one or maybe two cats and I CAN’T wait!!!
• Eat vegetarian food more often. I used to be a carnivore, but I am slowly shifting towards meatless options. If you have any recipes you love, feel free to send them my way!
• Declutter my home. I wouldn’t describe myself as a messy person, but I live surrounded by a TON of things: books, cosmetics, decorations, etc. I’d love to be more minimalist, but this will take some time.

Voilà! That’s it so far for my 2018 goals and my New Year’s wishes! Make sure you don’t miss my monthly goals too! What are your resolutions/goals/wishes this year?

-xox- Marika