SUNNYDEI Turns 1

Recently Sunnydei has turned 1! I really can't believe how fast the last year has flown.

It seems that it was only yesterday I decided that I wanted to become a Blogger.
I was always taking photos of places and things only to store on my computer to be forgotten about. I had tried setting up blogs before, but before long I would give up and there they would be left collecting dust in some distant corner of the internet.
Leeds based lifestyle blogger



And I am so, so very proud of myself that Sunnydei is still very much alive and kicking! (Okay I'll try to stop using the metaphors now.)


Another reason why I set up my blog was because winter was on its way and during the winter months I tend to feel very deflated and have days of intense sadness for what seems like no reason at all (turns out many people feel the same way it's called Seasonal Affective Disorder). Having a blog has given me something to focus my time and attention to, which meant that I felt so much happier last winter and also all the other months too!

Having a blog has changed my life. I know this sounds corny, but it really has! In the last year I have attended so many amazing events, visited lots of restaurants and bars that I otherwise might not have done and best of all met some lovely blogger girls and made some awesome new friends.

Below is just two of them! Gabby from www.whatshebuys.co.uk and Sarah from whatsasssays.com

When I first set up my blog, I really couldn't believe how friendly the blogging community was. I received so much virtual love and support. Each comment that I receive on my posts keeps pushing me to keep writing. It's a very rewarding feeling that someone likes your post, finds it interesting, helpful or entertaining.

So, to any of you have who have taken the time to read my blog, comment or interact with my social media updates I'd like to say a very big thank you (pass me the tissues)!

I have a very clear vision of what I want Sunnydei to become and will be focusing a lot of time and energy into making it happen!

I will be introducing Health and Fitness section, a Travel section and will hopefully include some more fashion posts too. 

To celebrate I have given Sunnydei a big revamp to make it easier to navigate and find my posts.

I will also be hosting a giveaway on twitter very soon so keep your eyes peeled!

I've added a picture below which illustrates how excited I am for the future!


Stay tuned!

Lots of virtual love,
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  1. This is so cute and very exciting! Happy 1st Blog Birthday! xx

    heldtogetherbypins.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Woohoo!!!! Huge congratulations lovely <3 Happy 1st year.

    xo

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    1. Thanks Danielle! And thank you for your on going support you lovely human! :D x

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  3. Haha you do look super excited! And that multicolored cake.. I've always wanted to bake that!
    Happy 1 year!

    Erica x

    www.spinachandspecs.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Erica! I really am! You should give it a go, it's really fun making it, especially the jar cake version! Although I have to admit that picture isn't mine haha x

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  4. Aww happy blog birthday lovely, what a lovely positive read to start my day. (And aren't blogging friends THE BEST?) xx

    Laura | Loved By Laura

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Laura! Bloggings friends are definitely the best, we don't judge each other when taking millions of photos haha xx

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  5. Aw congratulations on your first blog birthday! The new design looks lovely too :)

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    1. Thank you Natalie! I do love the design, it's made me like my blog again, I think after a year a little refreshing was needed :) xx

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  6. Happy 1 year! Can't wait to see what the next one brings Sunnydei! :)

    Katie || KNEL xx

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    1. Thank you Katie!! Hopefully it will get much better! :) x

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  7. Huge congrats on turning one!!! Your blog has done amazingly 😃😃 I love love love the new design, it is gorgeous! I cannot believe that we met through blogging, it really is one of the best things to come out of it!!
    Miss you so much, I can't wait to see you this weekend :D love the pic of us!

    Sarah ️xxx

    www.whatsasssays.com

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    1. Thank you!! I only wish I had more time to spend on it! So pleased you like the new design :) I know, it's so weird! Going to that blogging event was one of the best decisions I've made!! See you tomorrow gorgeous xx

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  8. Happy first birthday and congratulations! I love the new design and logo, it looks great.. Can't wait to see all the new sections and hopefully see you soon xx

    HOW I WEAR | A Manchester Style & Beauty Blog

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    1. Thanks so much Nisha! :) Hope to see you soon! xx

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  9. HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY! So glad you've kept it up. Blogging is a great hobby but it has also brought me some fabulous friends too ❤️
    Bee | QueenBeady.com

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    1. Wooo thanks!! :D I know, blogging girls are great aren't they?! x

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  10. Happy belated blog birthday lovely! I will be following your second year just as closely!
    No.1 Fan! Might get a T-shirt printed ;)

    Love Meg xxxxx
    www.megaventurous.com

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