Review & Renew

2007 - a year of new beginnings, disappointment, learning & preparation

In a pretty big nutshell, here's my report card for 2007:

Beginning of Hana-School of Skincare & Cosmetic Arts. We started out in Chinatown Plaza, and we had our opening, classes, workshops, makeup competition. Almost everyone spent their birthdays there too. Our first OPP, NDO, nutrition class and mrb were held there. The group became regulars at frog leg claypot store and zhi char store opposite our classroom.

The group had a trying year. We spent almost everyday together. 1, 3, 5 at Amstar. 2, 4, 6 at Hana. The group dynamics changed dramatically over the past year. You could say we grew up, but in separate directions. Some left, new blood came and go. Claudia was unable to join us for the most part of last year, but my, was she energized when she returned to the group. Her makeup skills, her presentation were improving by leaps and bounds and most importantly, I saw her take ownership of Hana, picking up key roles in Hana. And there was Oliver who in turn brought about the 'birth' of Sarah. Guess one could tell the similarities between the 2. Both extremely popular (esp among the opposite gender), charismatic, outgoing, fun-loving, enthusiastic at times and definitely go-getter. Really want to see both of them more active in the group this year.

And there were many many weddings. First was Vernon's wedding, then Rion's and Janet's, then Jenny's. I am happy to be there to be part of their special day. I'm looking forward to Gordon & Thanet's and Zen's wedding this year too! Can't wait :)

Work wise was quite eventful too. Changed 3 workplaces in a span of 3 mths. Left Meritus in Jan, joined Raffles The Plaza (now known as Fairmont) for 2 mths, before joining my current company - Pegasus Solutions in Apr. Finally got a pay raise. Finally like my workplace and colleagues. Finally beginning to enjoy my work. It's become quite a mouthful to explain my job, and job scope. But I do very much enjoy the fixed hours and proxmity to my home (however travelling to town is such a chore!)

Many has remarked that I've changed alot in terms of looks over the past year. Thanks for all the times for those who said I looked good/pretty etc. It's been a confidence booster for a girl who used to look really geeky in sec sch and poly (complete with specs, non-existent fringe, bad sense of fashion). I will strive to live up to my reputation as beauty instructor in 2008!

Most importantly I've helped even more people to become prettier and more confident over the past year. For all the makeup I have done during pageants, bashes, D&D, fashion shows, I've gradually becoming better at what I do and I love the smile on each person's face after I'm done. I'm still keen to do free facials and makeup for close friends, so book me soon before I start getting too busy!

Although I do lament the fact I am too single, few men has left a lasting impression over the past year. Strange men who walked in and out suddenly of my life are aplenty (names I shall not named, but there're seriously alot) Still no sight of prince charming, whom I am convinced is very lost somewhere. But I'm not lonely (for most part of the time). I'm enjoying singlehood with my friends, going partying, spending more time with sister and girlfriends. Like Christine's new year resolution, it's time to be 'happily single'. Chasing our dreams give us a high, more than chasing after a worthless man.

Regretfully, I did not make major breakthrough. Still very far from hitting my mark, because I did not treat my future seriously. Alot of distractions, disappointment and unhappiness, but those are not excuses. Dreams not fulfilled, will just remains as dreams. And time is running out. I'm already going to be 23 this year. Ill-equipped with just a diploma, I know my future is doomed if I don't get a degree, or make it big in Amway. I admit that I've been in my comfort zone, afraid of doing new things, taking up new responsibilities. I still complain alot, and my mood swings alot, and my consistency is way off mark. I would like to think my dreams are specific. but honestly there're not. Neither are my plans.

So the new year resolution is to face my challenges and overcome my fears. Be it in Hana, work, among my friends, money, love or family. It's enough of knowing what needs to be done but not doing it. I want to achieve my goals this year. I want to make it this year and I know I will.