Merry Christmas! I hope that Santa brought you everything that you wished for and that you spent it with people that you love.

I recently read The Happiness Project which I loved. I really liked the concept of the project as I was reading the book and can honestly say that I thought it would provide more than a slight challenge to me. I’m great at focusing, in short periods. The thought of sustaining new activities and conscious changes to my life, does seem pretty daunting.

For those of you that are yet to read The Happiness Project, let me explain. The idea is that with each month, you introduce an element that will enhance your life in some way. In January, for example, you might decide to take better care of yourself (more sleep, removing makeup etc). In February then, you maintain the activity from January and introduce another element, for example more exercise. Hopefully by the end of the year, you’ve enhanced experiences in your life and are healthier for it.

I finished the book about 6 weeks ago now, but it felt right to introduce the changes that I wanted at the start of the new year. A new beginning. Given that I’m not a great believer in new year resolutions, I’d rather introduce new things to my life to enhance it rather than remove things. As part of the project, I’ve written myself some commandments. The concept of the commandments is that at any point, I can check back to them and make sure that I’m adhering to keep me on track. I thought it might be nice to share them:

• Be true to myself
• Enjoy the ride
• Make the most of every moment
• Invest in happiness
• Don’t forget about happiness in moments of sadness
• Love myself without spoiling or guilt
• Walk. Every single day
• Be kind. Always
• Let it go
• Be open to love

I can’t wait to see how it goes. As I work on my project over the next few days, I’ll share it here. It would be great to hear whether you’ve tried a similar thing or whether you’re planning your very own project. What are your commandments? I’d love to hear them…

We’ve all been there… the grandmother drunk on sherry, the over-friendly uncle… that’s what makes Christmas right?

This video shares some of the delights of Christmas. It goes out to each and every one of you.

Happy holidays my friends.

M xox

Want to know whether someone can tell that you’ve recycled the gift from your grandmother last year? Thought as much. This week’s video takes a look at reactions to gifts and what they really mean…

Hope you’re getting excited for the big guy’s visit.

Much love.

M xox

A little while ago, I came across an awesome little site called TubeCrush.net. Not only does the concept kinda validify what you always wished you could do, but also provides you with a little form of entertainment whilst resembling a sardine on the bloody Victoria line!

Having tweeted my finds regularly, it’s fair to say I’ve made a few boo-boos along the way. For example, not turning my phone on to silent… three times, having the camera shooting the wrong way… once, leaving my flash on… twice. The last time, the very best I could muster was “busted” before shuffling along the carriage. To celebrate my amazing failures, the lovely guys at Tube Crush made this for me:

I think this is now certification that I am the real life Bridget Jones. But heck, what an achievement. Thanks guys! x

We’ve all been there. That somebody embarrasses themselves. Normally the person that doesn’t get to go out that often. Here are some tips to keep you safe this Christmas season.

You’re welcome.

Go forth and partay!

M xox

The itchy hair on the top of boys lips has finally gone… much to their relief and ours. This video celebrates their efforts and the end of a very hairy month. Well done boys.

Happy Friday folks.

Much love xox