Well we can all say that 2020 was definitely a weird year for sure. But, not all of 2020 was terrible for me. So I thought it would be fun to share a 2020 recap and some of my blogging goals for 2021 as well.
It’s always a good time to look back into the year and remember all the good things that happened to you. And to dream about the goals you have for the New Year as well!
2020 Highlights
Even though 2020 was a rough year, it wasn’t all too bad. I think it is important to look back and focus on the positive things.
That’s why I wanted to share this 2020 recap with you all today. That way you can still have a good outlook about the year looking back.
I am sharing a few of the good things that happened to us this year! I did the same thing for last year back in 2019. Click here in case you missed it and wanna check it out now!
Buying Our Camper
I would say the biggest highlight of 2020 would be back in July when we bought our camper! We have had so much fun going there this year and it has been our little home away from home.
It has been the perfect spot to go to for a quick weekend getaway. Especially in 2020 when travel has been so limited, this has been such a lifesaver for us!
We still feel like we have been able to travel (even if it is to the same place and back). It’s been much better than being stuck inside our home all year long.
See some of my camper related blog posts here in case you missed them:
Starting Our Guest Bedroom And Downstairs Game Room
I am so excited that we have been able to start our Guest Bedroom and our Downstairs Game Room as well. These two rooms are another big part of my 2020 recap!
We are no where near close to completing both rooms, but it is so nice to have a head start on them. My goal is to finish both in 2021.
But I think we have a good head start to get there for the new year.
My brother has been staying with us a lot here lately so I am so thankful that we were able to get a bed for the guest bedroom area this year.
You can see a little more of our slight progress in these two rooms in my most recent post here:
Reaching 20K (and 10K) On Instagram This Year
In case you missed it, I wanted to share not just one, but two, big Instagram successes I reached this year. This was such a big part of my 2020 recap!
I don’t really like to brag or anything like that, but I am very proud of how my Instagram has taken off. Especially since I have done it all organically and I try to avoid buying followers through giveaways.
I try to get people who really want to follow me and interact with me because they enjoy the content I share on there.
I reached 10K followers back in the beginning of the year, and then right at the end of the year I was able to hit 20K followers!
Which this was my main goal before the end of the year so I am so happy that I was able to reach it before 2021 starts!
I am hoping to continue to increase my following in 2021 as well with true organic followers too!
See my posts about my Instagram successes here:
- How I am Celebrating After Hitting 10K on Instagram
- How I am Celebrating After Hitting 20K on Instagram
2021 Goals
Writing a New Years themed blog post wouldn’t be complete without adding in a few goals for the New Year too.
I mentioned a few things above that I would like to achieve in 2021 like completing the guest bedroom and game room.
However, I thought I would share a little bit more about my 2021 goals here too.
Learning Photography With My New Camera
My hubby was kind enough to gift me with my very first DSLR camera this year for Christmas! I am so excited because that has been on my list for awhile now.
He got me the Cannon Rebel EOS T7, which I have been reading is a great beginner camera. I don’t really know what I am doing with it yet, though.
I haven’t used a professional camera since I was in yearbook class in high school (which if you can’t tell was several years ago lol).
So if you have any tips or tricks for me, I would love to hear them. I have been loving playing around with it during my Christmas break so far.
I can’t wait until I learn how to really use it and really improve all my photos with it as well.
Improving My Blog
This also goes hand in hand with my photography goal. I want to also include that I want to improve my blog and move it more towards a business.
I have made a little bit of money from it in 2020, but I would love to increase that for 2021. My ultimate goal is to be a stay at home cat mom blogger, but I feel like that is still several years away!
Hopefully, though, I can continue to improve my skills and learn more every year that way I get closer to achieving that goal.
Being More Organized
This goal also goes with everything I have mentioned above too. I want to be more organized with my blog/Instagram. I need to start keeping track of my stats and my payments better this year.
So I think with my new planner from Erin Condren, I will be able to achieve that goal better. I am trying to keep up with everything more so this year because I now realize how this can become more of an actual business and I want to take that seriously.
I have always been a planner type of girl and it gives me joy to physically write everything down. I do not like putting things just in my phone.
I feel like I remember everything better when I do actually write everything down. That’s why I like an old school planner!
And Erin Condered’s planners are my favorite since they come in so many colors and personalization options!
Conclusion
Well, I hope y’all enjoyed my 2020 Recap and my rundown of my 2021 goals. I am really going to try to stick with it this year and not let myself down.
I usually do pretty good until a few months in to the New Year, and then I stop. But, I am really trying to continue these goals for 2021 and make them more of a lifestyle change so it is easier to stick with.
I’m curious, let me know what some of your 2021 goals are below! I would love to hear them all!
Your photography is so beautiful! Have fun getting to grips with your new camera. I’m thinking of getting more into photography this year and this has been super inspiring!
Awe I am so glad yo hear that! I am hoping o get really good with this camera this year!
I agree with you about looking at the positive side of the year that just passed. I like your design and décor tips. Great post!
Thank you so much Melissa. I am so glad you think so!
You’ve had an amazing year! That trailer is just amazing! I understand the beauty of having purely organic followers – it just feels as a better fit for me as well. Happy New Year! I wish you continued success in 2021 and I look forward to seeing more from you!
Awe thanks Jodie. I really appreciate that! Happy new year to you as well!
Great pictures. You accomplished a lot. Good job
Thank you so much. I appreciate that!
Happy New Year!! Congratulations on your achievements in 2020! You really turned your camper into an amazing place to chill! The same with the rest of your home. Congrats on hitting 20k on IG!! Keep doing a great job! Have a great 2021!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
Awe thanks Nancy! I am wishing you all the best in 2021 too!
It looks like you achieved so much in 2020! Your guest bedroom is looking absolutely amazing already so I can’t even imagine how stunning it’ll look when you’ve finished it x
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Awe thank you so much Faye! I can’t wait to finish it either!
Your camper looks bloody incredible! I love how aesthetically pleasing everything about your blog is! I hope 2021 is a great year for you x
Awe thanks Kayleigh! I really appreciate that and I hope 2021 is great for you too!
What a great year you had despite the pandemic.
Thank you Lisa! It was a pretty great year despite everything going on!
I love that you build followers organically on Instagram and look forward to seeing how your photos continue to evolve. A good camera makes all the difference, though your current photos make me want to immediately come see your home! 🙂
Awe thank you! Yes, I am hoping my photos look even better after I learn how to use my camera!
Happy new year. Looks like you achieved a lot this year. I agree with you on the fact that 2020 was a weird one but there were highlights too. Improving your blog and being more organized are big ones. Your camper looks so beautiful, congratulations on achieving so much. x!
Ruth| Ruthiee loves Glamour
Thank you so much Ruth! I hope you have an amazing 2021 as well!
Happy New Year lovely! I loved reading your highlights of 2020, it was nice to read a positive post about 2020, I hope you achieve your goals in 2021! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you so much Lucy! I am hoping to achieve them all and I hope you have a wonderful 2021 as well!
Congratulations on everything that you’ve accomplished this year. Despite the hurdles and restrictions that came with a pandemic, you were still able to make it happen. Your trailer looks like the perfect little getaway when you need to get out of the house. We’ve been camping a lot for the same reason… it’s a much-needed escape to relax (and it’s local, so no travel restrictions to prevent us). I can’t wait to see everything that 2021 will bring!
Awe thank you so much! Yay for having a place to escape to this year! I hope you have a wonderful 2021 as well!
Awesome recap. The guest bedroom post I missed it but looks awesome with the decoration and everything.
Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so!
Congratulations with your Instagram 10ks and 20ks! That’s amazing! Also your camper is so darn cute!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
Thank you so much Katie. I really appreciate it!
Amazing post! Thank you for sharing this! I am also using a planner this year to become more organized. Congrats on 20K on insta that’s incredible! Also, your camper looks so nice!
Awe thank you so much! I really appreciate that! All the best to you in 2021 too!
Congratulations on your Instagram achievements! The camper looks absolutely amazing! I love the whole aesthetic of the house too! Can’t wait to read more about it x
Thank you so much Cristina. I am so glad you think so too!
That guest bedroom is incredibly beautiful and a camper van is such an amazing investment! Sounds like you had a positive and successful 2020. Here’s to 2021 xxx
Thank you so much Sophie! I hope your 2021 is incredible as well!
Great post and congrats on your achievements!
Thank you so much Ali. Happy new year to you!
I love your camper!! Congratulations on your major accomplishments this year 🖤
Thank you so much! I sure do love the camper too!
We all complain about how 2020 worked out but we can’t deny the improvement we had through the worst. We must be proud of that. And I’m proud of you! Look how far you’ve gone. Thank you for sharing this.
P.S How do you take such good photos?
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Thank you so much Monique! And I have just been taking photos on my phone honestly and editing them through the lightroom app with pre-bought presets. I am trying to get better at my new camera, but it is taking me awhile to get the hang of it.
Happy new year! You’ve achieved so much in 2020, congratulations on 20k Instagram followers – that’s incredible! I hope 2021 brings you even more success! x
Sophie | https://www.loveandliterature.co.uk
Thank you so much! I am hoping the same and I hope that 2021 is great for you too!
What a great post, and good luck with all of your goals for the new year! All of your photos are already so beautiful, so I can’t wait to see the results once you’ve gotten to grips with your new camera xx
Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/
Thank you! I can’t wait to figure out my new camera either!
WOW, you sure were productive! Congrats on your creativity and IG success!
Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate it.
It’s so lovely to read this recap! You’ve achieved so many things in 2020 and should be incredibly proud – I hope 2021 is good for you xx
Awe thank you my friend. I hope 2021 is good for you as well!
It’s so lovely to read this recap! You’ve achieved so many things in 2020 and should be incredibly proud – I hope 2021 is good for you xxx
Thanks for sharing your lookback on last year and your goals for this coming year as well 🙂
No problem. It’s always good to reflect and do so!
Wow your interior design is beautiful. Especially the camper project!! Well done for making the most of 2020.Best of luck with the photography. Xxx
Thank you so much! Hopefully I will learn it quickly!
Great wrap-up of your 2020! I think it’s important to remember that 2020 wasn’t all bad- and there certainly were times when things were good 🙂 thank you for sharing these thoughts on your year x
Yes! I think that is so important as well!
2020 was a tough year for everyone but its great you were able to come out in flying colours. Congratulations on your achievements. Really liked your Camper. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much my friend. Wishing you all the best for 2021 too!