looking back

there were many obstacles and heartbreaks. but ultimately, i can say it was a real fabulous 2009. i achieved most of my goals, went through adventures only a few people can say they could go through, crossed out many 'to do' items off my list and i managed to come out still happy and thankfully, not too bitter or cynical. i was veering into that territory for a while and i promised myself i would stop myself.

goals achieved:

1. study at FIT
2. live in NY
3. try out different new restaurants in ny
4. make new friends outside my usual circles - yes!
5. finish the 7 day bikram challenge
6. lost 7 pounds
7. grow out my hair
8. start new company
9. find new day job
10. get a new laptop

not achieved but there is still time:

1. get a job in ny - hello, i went there during recession what timing i have
2. maintain the 7 pounds lost - i gained it back once i got back to manila. i blame capampangan food!
3. travel more
4. finalize all the registration procedures for the new company.
5. finish the new fashion blog
6. create a guerilla-style pop up store
7. move out again - will need a little more moolah to do this as i spent so much last year plus i am contemplating--shudder, no comitting!--buying a condo already.

a new year, new opportunity to still do all these!

oOo

now that i've grown older, it's not about getting gifts anymore. it's about giving them especially to my nieces. so i derive a lot of satisfaction seeing their eyes light up when they open their gifts. that's all i really need, really.

but speaking of gifts...i gave some gifts to myself. love yourself first!

1. installers for the laptop
2. dvds! i got the coco chanel film, inglorious basterds, avatar (bad copy but i don't feel like watching it on the screen) and my all time favorite history of the world just for lauaghs.
3. a super expensive i had to close my eyes before paying hair rebond process
4. a bit of makeup
5. massage
6. a driver

am posting all these from posh nail spa. they have free wifi so...why not?!

ta. :)