25.01 Winner

First of all, a heartfelt and sincere thank you for the kind words and thoughts left behind on yesterday’s post. I was moved to tears by everyones kindness and understanding.

Secondly, thank you to everyone who entered and supported my giveaway! Sadly there can only be on winner, and that winner is:

MJ … congratulations girl, I’ll be in touch shortly!

Stay tuned for another giveaway starting tomorrow.

I’m hoping that by Wednesday I’ll feel a bit more like getting dressed and wearing something more blogworthy.
Since Saturday I’ve donned a uniform of shorts and a jumper.

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It feels a little strange to be posting photos so soon, and yet I know life cannot go on hold.
I’ve done a lot of thinking and re-evaluating of my own situation and know that things must change.
And they will.

Hopefully this week, perhaps today I’ll finally get enrolled on the media law course. I need to stop holding myself back.

Thank you again for the support and well wishes. You are all wonderful people who deserve nothing but the very best from life xxx

78 comments for “25.01 Winner

  1. Love, there is no need to say thankyou. And your outfit is definitely blogworthy! The jumper is amazing! Where’s it from? X

  2. Your jersey is so lovely….I love…Muaksss

  3. Wow I only saw your posts now, im terribly sorry to hear about your friend, you are in my thoughts. xxx

  4. Aww such a cute penguin on your shirt!

    It’s nice to see that you’re feeling a bit better now:)

  5. so cute, this penguin jumper 🙂 so so cute… sorry for being a slow and not so regular visitor 🙁 i will try to get better… promise!
    x

  6. I just saw the last 2 posts and i must say your words really touched me (and several other folowers i guess). I’m really sorry to hear those sad news from the last post. But you’re right, you must go on and live your life the best way you can. Don’t continue holding on someding when you know you’re doing it, just go for it.
    I’m really happy i got to know you and your blog, and i wish you all the best.
    by the way, the kitten is so cute ^^
    XXX

  7. Lovely shirt!

    Have a fab week.

    Nuheila

  8. So sorry to bout your friend! RIP Karen-Ann!

    On a lighter note, I love the cute lil penguin on your pink top! and you look gorgeous!

  9. Oh, how cute sweater, DaisyChain…reminds me of Chanel creation. 🙂

    X♥

  10. What a fab jumper – so cute. I love denim shorts with tights too. It’s a great outfit and really flattering.

    Love your kitty too. Looks like a cat I had called Billy. I got him from a rescue and he was cutest thing ever.

    Good luck with the course. Take it carefully honey. One day and all that.

    C
    xxx

  11. Darling- I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you take some time to be with friends and family… xx

  12. You’re a wonderful person, and I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

  13. super cute sweater-glad you’re posting! xo

  14. So sorry to hear about your friend, and all the best with applying to your new course- where are you planning to do it? x

  15. Just read this post and the last one. So sorry it’s so sad :'(
    Glad to see your posting again though and that penguin is cute 🙂
    xx

  16. That’s a cute top and your cat looks lovely 🙂
    You should definately try for the course, do what makes you happy 🙂
    Looking forward to your next give away =) hugs!

  17. I am really very sorry about your friend. I completely understand what it feels like, since I lost a friend earlier this year.

    Hopefully they’ve both gone to a better place.

    I like your shirt, by the way 🙂
    xxx
    Saoirse

  18. tehe kitty and very cute jumper ^^

    inspiring post ^^

  19. What an incredibly cute penguin!

    Just read the other post today. I am so sorry to hear that, but I’m glad that you feel inspired to do some good for yourself. I don’t think everything happens for a reason, but I do think we should get every little positive thing we can out of the horrible things we go through.

  20. I love the penguin shirt! And I’m glad you’re better.

  21. yikes, I just read the last entry :/ I’m so sorry, I hope you’re coping ok.
    On a lighter note, I think the penguin on your sweater is darling. I’m all into little kitschy things like that 🙂

  22. awww,the penguin tee is so cute and the cat too:)

  23. The penguin is adorable! What a happy looking outfit.

  24. i adore the penguin top.

    you absolutely must enroll – you are too brilliant not to and deserve for the world to know how amazing we all know you are. You also deserve nothing but the very best from life.

    I’m so sorry for your loss, I can say with all sincerity that I understand how you feel. I hope she’s found peace and you do too

    English Rose x

  25. that jumper is so cute!
    I am so glad this sad thing made you think about and re-evaluate your own life. I think this makes your late friend proud & happy wherever she is right now…
    I am proud of you, too. I wish you every success with the course.
    have a sweet day, darling Laura.
    xoxo

  26. Cute penguin jumper and cat!!:)

  27. AvatarMJ

    Oh wow, thank you so much! I’m sending you an email now darling 🙂

    http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com

  28. You look so sad in the pictures 🙁 hope you’re feelin better after getting it off your chest. Hugs to you pet…

  29. The jumper is so lovely. You’re doing the right thing enrolling, you only regret the things that you don’t do x

  30. Your top is so CUTE!!! x

  31. Hi – I love that jumper! You do not need to thanks us, you are very strong and amazing gal.
    I have tagged you on an award – take a look when your ready.
    Claire xx

  32. Isn’t it strange that cats pick up on sadness and try to comfort you?
    One day at a time, sweetheart – don’t push yourself, remember how far you’ve come already.
    Much love,
    Vix
    xxx

  33. Go girl – you can do it xo 🙂

  34. i am sooo so sorry about your friend… stay strong sweetie, keep on keeping on. big hugs to you.

  35. AvatarJen

    You’re such a sweetheart. I hope you’re feeling like you’ve made some progress in the last few days. Chin up lovely.

    Just one more thing – I think this is one of my favourite ever outfits from you! I LOVE that jumper – you look like an off-duty model. Darling! xxx

  36. I’m so sorry about your friend. It seems like it has been a terrible start to the year for a lot of us. Sigh. 🙁

    I do love that shirt. It’s adorable. And I gave you an award on my blog. You totally deserve it! xoxo

  37. super cute–you make tights with shorts look just lovely.
    sending good thoughts your way!
    xoxo.

  38. your pink jumper is adorable! love the little penguin. so sorry to hear about your post below, have only just seen it now. my thoughts are with you. xx

  39. i love that sweater, its perfect for cold winter days. good luck with your media law class (when I took it it was fun, we talked about the f word a LOT) 🙂

  40. I’ve only just read your post as I haven’t been able to get online for a few days, so sorry about your friend.
    I’m really happy that you’ve decided to enrol on a course, hopefully it’ll help you move on xxx

  41. AvatarJo

    Darling L,

    Please do not hold yourself back, you’re far too clever and talented not to strive for what you want. Sign up for the course and remember you have all of our love and support.

    Outfit very cute love the sweater and cat v cute.

    Love and hugs Jo xx

  42. AvatarS

    Just go for it! 🙂

    Very cute jumper by the way.

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

  43. I hope you are getting better I know what are you going through!
    Really!

  44. hope you are feeling better dear.

    xx,
    betz
    http://herarmoire.blogspot.com

    ps. that penguin is so cute.

  45. Hey Laura, gorgeous outfit as always and what a beautiful cat. I left a message on your last post (sorry for the lateness), hope you get it. Hope you’re ok and that you have a good week 🙂 xxx

  46. love your penguin shirt! too fun!
    and i will be keeping your friend and her family in my thoughts! xoxo

  47. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend 🙁 The passing of a cherished person in your life is such heartbreak.

    Your penguin top is so sweet! xxx

  48. Awww cute little penguin shirt 😉

  49. Penguins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Love.that.shirt.

    check out my blog!
    http://www.thestylerider.blogspot.com

  50. A penguin shirt? Utterly divine…
    -indigo

  51. Congratulation to the winner!
    Your penguin shirt is sooo lovely!
    Federica

  52. Love the jumper! Its so adorable. And the short/tights combination looks great on you.

    Good luck with everything!

  53. I haven’t been blogging for a few days, so I just read your previous post and I am really deeply sorry.

    To comment on your recent post. I love the shirt. It is too cute. I think every girl should have at least 1 shirt with such a cute print
    *Nathalie

  54. your top is so so cute and looks fab with those shorts !

  55. love the penguin on your shirt 🙂

  56. I love your top its so cute and fun and what an adorable cat. I hope you are ok I read your last post. I am thinking of you and I understand. If you need to talk there are many of us bloggers here who are very willing to support you. Take all the time you need to return to blogging.

  57. that penguin shirt and that cutie cat! love!

  58. Hey dear, what’s you cat’s name ?

  59. I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I’m sure she would be so grateful and happy to see that you are reflecting, re-evaluating and changing your own life because of her impact on you.

    xx

  60. I’m glad you’re feeling a bit more motivated lovely, the death of someone close to us is never easy to cope with, so it’s great you’re being pro-active and getting your life the way you want it.

    xx

  61. i’m so sorry to hear about your friend. you seem very strong.

    the candid shots are lovey btw.

    x

  62. Adorable top… I love penguins! And your kitty is so cute as well.

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Karen-Ann. I know almost anything you do after this might seem shallow, but as you said, she wouldn’t have wanted anyone to put their lives on hold. I just hope she finds more peace where she is now.

  63. You’re an incredibly brave person, and I know that you’ll be able to achieve everything you set out for. Just don’t let any niggling doubts hold you back, you are wonderful and deserve as much happiness as you can find! xxx

  64. So sorry for your loss, you are so brave though, just stay strong like you are.
    And good luck on the media law course, believe in yourself you will be fab.
    As ever, a beautiful post and what a lovely cat!
    xx

  65. I love your jersey! is so cute!

    I hope you feel better soon… I just read your previous post 🙁

    Life must go on…

    Send you a big hug!
    Clau!

  66. Such a cute sweater and I love your kitty!! No worries about having braces because I’m about to have one too!! xoxoxoxo

  67. adorable jumper!

    and good luck with the media law course.

    xx

  68. AvatarE

    Now you’re going to have a beautiful smile for the beautiful girl that you are! Braces do kind of suck (I had them and they hurt like a b*tch), so I feel you, but they’re worth it and remember that a lot of people had to wear them so they should understand. Oh and I love that wonderful sweater you’re wearing – it’s so fun and whimsical!

  69. aaaaaaaahhhh….the cutest sweater ive ever seen! hahahah! arrrgh!! 🙂

    Just posted the parcel today…YAY! x

  70. That’s exciting that you’re beginning a new journey! I’m so excited for you.

    And your kitty looks just like mine! So cute.

    iamemmamusic.blogspot.com

  71. Aw that is such a sweet jumper!
    And what a pretty cat too =]

    Florrie x

  72. AvatarJen

    i love casual outfits and that sweater of yours is just adorable. i hope things are going a lot better for you recently. stay strong 🙂
    good luck enrolling in that media law course!

  73. you are in my thoughts honey!
    big hug
    xx
    marian

  74. This jumper is majorly cute! Where is it from?

  75. my cat is such a brat. lol what about yours?

    i’m glad you’re enjoying your classes, i am determined to do better in mine this semester…more MAC, right? ; )

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