2016 in Review
Sunday, January 08, 2017
In 2016 I wrote 116 blog post – I’ve just had a quick scan through
then and I honestly don’t remember writing half of them! Last year flew by and
I seemed to have blacked out most of the year. 2016 was a bit of a mixed year.
Politically well I guess the less said the better. Personally, not much has
changed. I have technically got a new job but other than that everything else
is the same. Blog wise I’m feeling a lot happier and more confident that I did
this time last year.
There were a few times when I thought about closing this blog down.
I also thought of changing the name but after talking it out with other
bloggers I decided Seeing Spots is here to stay.
I’d say a few of my highlight but there are quite a lot which I
think Is a good thing!
New yearweekend in Liverpool I started the New year in Liverpool with my mum. We booked
ourselves into a hotel and went shopping, ate in Spoons had a not so cheeky
Nandos and despite Illness had a lovely weekend away.
I had ablogging life wobble I’m not sure if this is a highlight but I’ve decided to include my
wobble. I get like this every now and again. I have bad paranoia and last year
it was bad. To the point, I let it rule a lot of things and in hindsight it was
paranoia and I really don’t care what the people I thought were being snide to
me were or not. I’m living my life. I think if I’m doing anything bad people
will call me out on it. This year I’m going to do what I need to do. I am
compartmentalising my life to an extent but feel like it’s going to work for me.
I did get to a few events including Body shop event which was to celebrate the launch of
the British Roses Collection.
The Stylestation event which is in the Arndale and it’s a
place to get your hair done before a night out.
There was also a summer event
at Housing units blogger event I love going to Housing units, it always feels like a treat and this even was a little different as the store was closed to the public.
There were some paid for events as well. Including Press tent spring meet, which was a meal, brush lettering and
lots of Licor 43 based drinks.
BlogOnMSI happened twice and I went to both Blog on summer & Blogon winter
There was also TCFF 2016 (CREDIT https://wearingmywardrobein2016.wordpress.com/ FOR PHOTO)Which I attended in place of
my friend Kelly who was too ill to attend. Its amazing to spend time with so many amazing bloggers. This wasn't even all of us.
2016 did have a few other highlights including afternoon tea. I
went a couple of times but the one that stood out for me was the Clock tower Rochdale this is inside
Rochdale town hall and wouldn’t look out of place in a 5 star hotel. They are
only open during the week but if you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit.
Unsurprisingly I had another birthday. I think I turned 35 but
don’t quote me on that. I often have to ask someone or work it out on a
calculator! What was a surprise was my lovely friend Rebs sent me Sugarmoon birthday surprise brownies through the post. These were Salted caramel
flavour and extremely delicious. I liked them so much I ordered some Chocolate
orange ones for my mum the week later. Its always nice to get snail mail but
it’s even nicer when it’s unexpected and tastes so delicious.
When It got to August and I released I hadn’t done one post in
July at all I set myself the challenge to Blog
everyday in September which I did manage and I’m really pleased about. Some
of the posts were fluff and nonsense and everything was written well in advance
apart from a few posts. This helped me to see what can be done when I get
organised and it also made me realise it will be easier to concentrate on
posting less but better quality content that I’ve worked hard on. I find when I
read blogs they are often very short and don’t always have a lot of detail
where as I like to tell you everything (and use brackets)(A LOT) I tell you
more than you need to know and may be I need to do shorter snapper posts. I’m
aiming to blog twice a week in 2017. Improve the quality of my photo’s and make
sure things are edited and are pinbable as well as including tags on photos
which is something I neglect a lot. I am also hoping to be organised so I can
get ahead so I have time to do all the fiddly things we don’t see on the
surface.
One of the other highlights of my year was getting a New cinema in my local town centre.
We’ve been out one for a good 10 year and it’s so good to have one that is
handy. I’ve been to see a few films and I’m thinking about buying one of the
monthly pass cards so I can go and see more films.
2016 also saw me going on 4 holidays or 2 holidays and 2 mini
breaks. The first I covered at the beginning. I also went to Harrogate with
friends to Celebrate my friend finishing her MA. We had a lovely cottage and
spend the weekend chilled out with it must be 5pm somewhere in the world as a
slogan of the weekend. In October I went to Lazarote. I love this Island and
this time I was lucky enough to see some 3Dstreet art
In the middle of December I visited Gran Canaria with my mum for a week. GC is another place I love but
we hadn’t been for around 10 years, I’m so glad we went back and I have
rekindled my loive of the island. I want to go back again soon.
Being local to Manchester means I get to go to the Manchester Xmas
markets This year I went with a few friends and I did 2 posts about it. The
first is about the food and the second a more general overview
Over all I
don’t think 2016 was bad at all. It had some trials and a few spots of ill
health for friends and family members. A few too many A&E visits and a lot
of high stress moments but looking back through these posts there were some
bloody lovely parts as well.
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23 comments
Looks like you went to some good events last year. I love blogging events
ReplyDeleteMe too, a lot of the time it's about meeting other bloggers but they are always good fun
DeleteI love reading years in review! I've yet to go to a blogger event because of my anxiety, but I really want to go :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. You should try and see if there are any small events near you and maybe connect with other blogger who are going to meet first and or ask about taking a plus one. Hope you get to go to one this year x
DeleteSounds like you had a great year! All the best for 2017.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was a good year over all. The same to you for 2017
DeleteSounds like a pretty good year for you! Wish I had done half of those things! Also, the snail mail idea was really sweet, I'd love to do something like that this year.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the health and happiness for 2017.
Saph xx
theravenwoman.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you, it was a good year. You should try and do something similar. it's always good funx
DeleteI would love to get to a blogger event in 2017 but because I've never met any bloggers in real life the thought terrifies me haha! ox
ReplyDeleteDon't be terrified. You'll find everyone is lovely and try and arrange to meet a couple before the event or see if you can take a plus one so you have someone with you x
DeleteSounds like you had a great 2016, and some wonderful events you got to attend x
ReplyDeleteIt was a pretty good year and it was good to look back and remember everything i've done this year x
DeleteLovely to read about some of your successes. Always good to look for the positives.
ReplyDelete2016 for me was a stale year in terms of blogging myself, but I have started working again alongside my friend again (who had a very good year with her own blog), and it has led to a really positive look on this new year. Looking forward to exciting things ahead.
I did feel like it was a rubbish year blog wise. I blogged less than ever before but I did manage to get to go to some good events and met some fab people
DeleteI think your 2016 sounds choc-full of wonderful experiences!!! I am so excited to see what 2017 brings for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x
Thank you Leigh. It really was and i'm also excited to see what 2017 has in store x
Delete2017 sounds like a fab year and there's a new one here now!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good year and i'm looking forward to the new year
DeleteSounds like you've had a busy year! Your birthday brownies sound amazing, I love salted caramel ♥
ReplyDeleteThe brownies were amazing, they might be the biggest highlight!
DeleteWhat a year! So much going on that it's not surprising you felt like you blacked out. Fair enough, I think it whizzed past for many including myself. Hope 2017 is even better! x
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think as we get older the years go quicker we're already 11 days in to 2017! where did the last 11 days go!?
DeleteAwesome post Steph. I'm glad you got over your wobble - it can only make you stronger and you certainly seem stronger! Brownies through the post are a genius idea, whoever concocted that needs a medal - and OMG, that 3D street art is flipping amazing!!
ReplyDeleteKeep going - you're doing a grand job! Have an awesome 2017 x
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