[LIFE]: Hello 2016

Ringing In The New Year With Positive Vibes

Well hello there 2016, you beautiful thing! 

A few weeks ago, my group of girlfriends and I went through our "highs and lows" of 2015. It saddens me to say that unfortunately my list of lows was longer than my list of highs. While I was still blessed in many aspects of my life, it was a difficult year that brought many changes.

However, with change, comes growth and that is my intention for this year - growth.

Some New Years resolutions are just unattainable like "I want to lose 20kgs by February", no no. This year of growth means doing what is best for myself and while that includes looking after my health, I would like to focus on how to become the best I can be.

I love writing lists, so these lists are now going to include daily goals. I want to read more, making time to read and relax is so important. I want to learn to let go and not let my anxiety and OCD tendencies get in the way of growing. Decreasing clutter and getting rid of the unnecessary has something I started last month already. 

Believing that anything is possible.

Growth.

Many blessings for the year ahead to you all!

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STYLE: 2015 / 20 - FITNESS

Outfit Post

 

 

Hi everyone!

 

It's that time again, when Team CassRina gets together for another style post! Both Irina and I were lucky enough to get an awesome pair of Nike trainers for Christmas from our families. I actually quite enjoy working out and about three times a week I work out with my personal trainer who has taught me so much! Now, if only I could stop loving all those cakes so much :/

 

It's a new year and a new chance to achieve all your health goals!

 

Workout clothing is really important to me because if I feel good in what I'm wearing, I'm more likely to work harder at the gym instead of feeling self conscious about what I'm wearing. My favourite brands for gym clothes are Nike and Cotton On Body (especially when their items are on sale!).

 

 

 

 

What I'm wearing:

Shoes: Nike

Top: Cotton On Body

Pants: Cotton On Body

Sunglasses: Rayban

Nails: Tiptop in Sherbet Angel
Bottle: Consol

 

 

What Irina is Wearing:

Shoes: Nike

Top: Cotton On

Pants: JT One (Woolworths)

Weights: Mr Price Sport

Yoga Mat: 3rd Planet Yoga

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs

 

What's your favourite brand of gym clothes?

Don't forget to check out Irina's blog filled with gorgeous fashion and amazing beauty products - I'll Take It All

 

PS: what do you think of the Team CassRina collab? Want to see more of us together?

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx 

 



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NOTE: Hello 2015

It's a New Year!

 



Hi everyone!

 

Happy New Year!

Hope you all had a wonderful festive season? What did you get up to these holidays?

 

I've just returned from an amazing holiday in England and France and will sharing some of my photos soon. Celebrating New Years Eve in the French Alps was such an amazing experience and I cannot wait to see what the rest of this year holds!

 

I've got a cute new diary and calendar and I'm ready for 2015!

Let's sparkle!

 

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, hold tight because it's going to be exciting ;)

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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NOTE: Day 181 of 365

Chapter 6

Day 181

Hi Beautiful!

Um is it just me or is it utter madness to think that the first half of 2014 is already over? 

Woah!

Hmmm the month of June wasn't the best for me, but when I look back on what I achieved during this month I wonder why I feel like that? I donated a whole car full of goodies to the Jacaranda Children's Home as well as to the SPCA: I planted some trees; I attended some events as The Glam Green Girl; I celebrated special times in friends' lives such as kitchen teas and bridal showers; I even managed to sneak in a long weekend in Zambia and above all, I celebrated my blog's third birthday!

I guess because the past few weeks have been so busy I've been feeling overwhelmed, plus it doesn't help that I'm recovering from a nasty case of the flu but I'm trying to change my mindset for the new month that's upon us in a few hours. Seeing as though today is a Monday, and it's almost the start of spring (well still 2 months but hey, who's counting haha) I'm focusing on my health but stayed tuned for some new posts on that!

Even though I truly aspire to inspire, I myself sometimes don't feel the positive vibes but it's all about mindset and I've started new lists, new goals etc for July - it will be a good month!

How did June treat you? What was the most exciting aspect of the month for you? You can vent, boast, moan, brag ~ anything you want! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Love always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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NOTE: Day 59 of 365

Chapter 2

Day 59

Hi my lovelies,

I received such positive feedback from my first post of the "Day xx of 365" series I started last month when I published my Day 31 of 365 post - thank you all so much. It's definitely made me want to continue this series.

Anyways moving on, as I mentioned in my Day 31 of 365 post - this series is about reflecting back on the past month. Seeing as though February was only 28 days, it felt like it flew by!

I will 100% honest with you, February was a very hard month for me but I also accomplished a lot which is what these posts are really about, stop dwelling on the bad and think about all the good that has came about in one month.

I went through a lot of emotional drama this month but it was an issue that I needed to deal with and I said what I needed to say. I also had to say goodbye to one of my beloved dogs who was fighting with my other female dog. It was a hard decision but my family and I agreed that we would rather want to two happy dogs living apart then having them fight all the time. I love my dogs so much so I've been very heart sore but I know its best! I'm even sad just typing this :( I would like to say a very BIG thank you to everyone that helped during this difficult time - you know who you are and you know how much it means to me!

Penelope, my baby xXx

But even though February had some tough times, I've managed to accomplish some of my goals. I've been working hard at the gym more and have surprisingly enough, been loving it! I also went after one of my dreams, something I will hopefully be able to reveal to you soon! I had always wanted to do it and I'm so glad I have!

One of my highlights from this month was an amazing photo shoot I did with the very talented Zenia from Zenia Smit Photography - you can check out her facebook page for some of the pics. Should I upload some of them? 

So yes, I am definitely looking forward to March, there are so many exciting events lined up for me and I can't wait to tackle them all! 

How was your month? Did you achieve one of your goals? Any highlights of Feb?

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NOTE: Day 31 of 365

Chapter 1

Day 31

Hi lovelies,

I've decided to start a new series on my blog "Day xx of 365" as a way of looking back on what I've accomplished and as a way of setting new goals for each month. I believe in small steps instead of huge, overwhelming goals. 

It's the last day of January! I feel like it was a week ago that I was welcoming in the New Year with my family and now 1 month of 2014 is already gone! I went from being so sick last month and not doing anything apart from being bed bound to being so busy that I look forward to moments when I can just take a breath.

January has proved to be a successful month in turns of trying new things and overcoming my fears. It may sound so silly but I get self conscious at the gym so I don't like going to the classes by myself but just this week I went to one all by myself *pat myself on the back quickly*. Small things like that help me to become more confident in all that I do. I've also decided to go ahead and work hard for some of my dreams, certain programs I want to attend etc. If all goes well, I can reveal what it's all about soon. 

Everyone always has their lists of resolutions at the beginning of the year so I thought a monthly check in would be a great idea to check that we're all on track with what we want from 2014. 

And yes, I have been sticking to my word and been trying to live a life of YOLO and taking chances! 

What goals have you accomplished this month so far? Any thing amazing happen? Let me know - I'd love to hear from you!

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NOTE: 2014

Well Hello There 2014!

Hi my dear Glam and Green readers!

Happy New Year!

I'm sorry I've been so quite lately, I've been so terribly ill *boo* I had German Measles for over two weeks and it led to me being in hospital and now trying to fight off a chest infection - gosh the past few weeks have been difficult but I would just like to say a BIG thank you to everyone for all their love and concern these past two weeks - I'm so lucky to have you all in my life!

However, moving on to better things, I'm so happy that 2013 is over and I truly welcomed 2014 in with open arms. I'm always so excited for a new year but I really feel good about this year and where it's going to take me!

This year I've decided instead of the usual lose weight; give up this; give up that resolutions I'm going to try something a little more different. Don't get me wrong, I will be aiming to lose weight and work on my fitness and try to do well in all aspects of my life but instead of having 500 goals I'm going to make this the year of saying YES, the year of taking chances, the year of doing things I've never done before and taking those leaps of faith!

I know its so cliche and so 2013 but I'm going to take the motto of YOLO to heart! You really do only live once and whenever I have doubts or fears about doing something, I'm going to remind myself of what I've decided my 2014 will be like ~ YOLO!

Images: Pinterest

So that's how I'm starting my new year, how about you? What are you going to be doing that's different this year? 

Thank you so much for all your support in 2013, I so appreciate it and I can't wait to grow with you this year! Here's to an amazing year for us all!

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Hello Septmber

Spring Has Sprung and September is Here

As soon as winter begins I start counting down to the first of September, and the day has finally arrived! 

September is one of my favourite months - the weather starts to get warmer, the days longer, the whole atmosphere starts to change as everyone starts gearing up for the festive season.

I love how spring brings a sense of rejuvenation, everyone starts taking better care of their bodies, and is excited for the end of the year.

I'm so looking forward to lying by the pool soon (with SPF on obviously) and just relaxing in the beautiful weather!

I hope September is an AMAZING month for you all!

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Hello July

Hello July

It's a new month! Hello July! 

Today is a special day! One of my best friend's, Keri, celebrates her 24th birthday today (Happy Birthday, here's to many more!) and my brother got accepted into medicine!

Happiness all around!

What are your goals for July? Since is 2 months till spring, mine is to focus on my fitness! That means more yoga and cardio sessions for me!

Hope it's a wonderful month for you all <3 

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Hello June

It's a new month!

Can you believe we are halfway through 2013 already? June has arrived!

While June marks the start of winter (and me counting down to summer already), its also The Glam Green Girl's 2nd birthday this month *yay*! I will be posting a competition soon where you can win a hamper of a few of my favourite things!

Since it's a Monday and the start of a new month, why not set yourself some new goals to achieve this month? For example: read a book; make your gym sessions 15 minutes longer this month; collect blankets for those who need it this winter; make more time for yourself and those you care for!

I hope everyone has a wonderful month - may June be one of the best one's yet!

Let me know what goals you are setting for yourself this month?

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