For some reason this post didn’t publish when it was meant to and I didn’t even notice! Bad blogger! So I know it’s late but I thought I’d put it out there since I went to the effort of writing it and collating the pictures so here’s my late review of 2016.
January
Best Nails:
My first ever attempt at a French Manicure turned out surprisingly well.
Favourite Photo:
The sunset at Lee on Solent.
February
Best Nails:
These nails actually don’t look that good at all *blush* but it’s the best from February.
Best Photo:
Sunset at Stokes Bay. No filter was needed for this photograph.
Best Blog Post:
February saw the launch of this blog. I’m choosing How I became a parkrun Volunteer as my best blog post. parkrun is something that means a lot to me so it’s a reflection of who I am.
March
Best Nails:
I love how pink, sparkly and girly OPI’s Princesses Rule is
Best Photo:
The Solent. I remember taking this photo. It was such a warm day for March.
Best Blog Post:
It’s another parkrun post I’m afraid. I got some good feedback on my Becoming a parkrun Run Director post.
April
A Memory:
At the end of April Giles, one of the founding members of parkrun and chairman of Gosport Road Runners passed away. People were asked to wear their club vests to the run. I’m not a member of a running club but parkrun is the club I belong to. I didn’t know Giles well at all, I only met him a couple of times but he was adored by many.
Best Picture:
First ice cream of the year. April was so warm!
May
Best Nails:
The Hello Kitty/OPI collaboration. This is Spoken From The Heart
Best Photo:
Weymouth Harbour
Best Blog Post: I got a lot of good feedback on my post parkrun – More than meets the eye People just don’t get to see this side of parkrun and people told me this made them appreciate their parkrun teams even more.
June
Best Nails:
New Look Pure Gel is the best home gel nail varnish I’ve found.
Best Photo:
Spinnaker Tower taken from the Gosport Ferry
Best Blog Posts: In June I did my own Travel Guide for London, Scotland and Florida. I tried to include some of the none tourist sites so there were new things for people to try.
July
Best Nails:
Best Photo:
I reached my 50 milestone for volunteering at parkrun.
Best Blog Post:
This is the blog post that has the most views on my blog – It’s the information post of when the Disney X Cath Kidston collaboration was announced.
August
Best Nails:
In August I learnt to do my own gel nails.
Best Photo:
In August I passed my driving test and drove myself to my home town, Sheffield!
Best Blog Post: My only blog post in August was a catch up post called Let’s Have Coffee…
September:
Best Photo:
Super low tide at Lee on Solent
Best Blog Post: I did well with blog posts in September but I think my favourite was Fantastic Mr Fox I miss these guys now it’s Winter.
October
Best Photo:
To be honest I’m surprised I made it until October before posting a picture of a Costa Coffee!
Best Blog Post: I wrote a post all about my holiday to Wales I’d never visited Wales before.
November
Best Photo:
I know I know, another sunset at the beach picture. I just can’t help it!
A Memory:
I love Reindeer and in November I got to hand feed one!
Best Blog Post: This blog post felt like a collaboration. I decided to write about marshalling at the Gosport Half and was blown away by how many people were willing to help me.
December
Best Nails:
I did my own gel nails for the Work Christmas Party.
Best Photo:
It had to include a Christmas tree I suppose for December and I didn’t want to bore you with another sunset beach post, although I did have one!
Best Blog Post: It has to be What I got for Christmas. I love looking at what other people got!