I've been pondering my goals for the next year for a little while, wondering how I'd like my life to look when I open my eyes the day I turn 42.

Firstly, I'd like to wake up in a bedroom that's been decorated within the past year.

With luck (or perhaps should I say 'if I get off my backside'), home improvements will be on going, without long periods of inactivity between each task.

I'd have read everything currently on my book shelves (allowing me to amass a huge book wish list in time for my birthday, and giving me a good excuse for lots of cosy afternoons spent reading).

My new company brand and website will have been done in time for the new financial year.

Anything that currently needs altering, mending, dry cleaning, or replacing will be altered, mended, dry cleaned, or replaced.

I'd have Marie Kondo'ed the ass out of my house.

(I should probably document the specifics of these to keep track of my progress)

I'll have this dairy-free thing sussed. Some foods that contain diary have really surprised me!

My floristry skills will be much improved.

I'd have remembered to harvest elderflowers at the right time, and made cordial. And gin. 

My passport would've been used at least once, preferably twice.

And I'll have some great adventures to look back on.

I've read a lot recently about how September is the best time to make resolutions, January being too gloomy to make life changes. I agree that September brings a feeling of new beginnings with the start of a new school year, and after the lazy days of summer it feels like it's the perfect time to knuckle down and get shit done.

Fingers crossed for great year ahead!