This month has been completely crazy! I've spent almost 2 years entering competitions almost every day trying to win a holiday. It had never happened until last Monday when I won 3 holidays... In one day!
Firstly, I was selected as a finalist in the Damart 'Art of Feeling Good' competition, for writing about my recent biodiversity research expedition to Indonesia with my students. The 5 finalists had to campaign for Facebook likes (which I hate doing) and I came second. The difference between prizes for first and second place was minor. I won a 3 night break at Nidd Hall, North Yorkshire for two people full board with full use of the spa facilities and entertainment. My friend and I are going for a Christmas shopping break! Also included was a choice of activity for another weekend. I chose an intensive cookery masterclass with celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli. This includes a stay in 5* London hotel for the weekend whilst I'm there. I also won some vouchers to spend in their online store.
Less than 20 minutes later, still buzzing from my first win, I received a WEM saying I'd won a weeks ski holiday for 4 in the French Alps with ski club of GB! I absolutely could not believe my luck. It includes chalet accommodation and ski passes, worth almost £2,000. I can't wait to go with friends and learn to ski, which has been on my bucket list.
Throughout the month I also won £50 to spend on cosmetics at saveonmakeup.co.uk (awesome site you should all check it out, really good discounts) and I've included a photo of the goodies I chose. I also won a double page advert in a magazine, which I used to help out my friend's business, a professional post Christmas oven clean to save me doing my most hated household chore, a case of rice crispie squares, pair of tickets to London dungeon and a pair of smart wool socks.
I think it's safe to say this has been my best month of wins ever, with prizes worth over £3,500. Good luck in the advents next month everyone!
