2008

T'is the first post of 2008, I will do a little mixing of recaps of 2007 and a resolution for 2008. I will be 24 this year, which for me is such an important year. I feel like this is the year where I really need to know what I want to do with my life and finally stepping away from being a 20-something person (though I'm still 20-something, but it's closer to the scary 25!!)

2007 - Goals achieved
1) Got a better job with an internaitonal investment bank. Great career move on my part, not because I like my career, but because this company can get me further than my last.
2) Bought my dream condo and finally moved out. My condo's very close to NYC and right next to the Hudson River, also comes with a nice view of the city. Great neighborhood and love the river front walk way.
3) I got Daisy! She's such a good dog and I'm so happy I picked a happy and easy going puppy. Though she might not know this, but she means the world to me, and got me through some really rough times. I love her to death and can't imagine life without her.
4) I've learned so much about makeup through beauty blogs! I've always thought I'm the only crazy one who's obsessed with makeup, who knew?? there's a whole network for crazy people like us! I love you all and I'm so glad I met you!
5) My relationship with H grew stronger and he's so much closer to my family now. It is our 2nd year together, which is a critical year concerning that I've never gotten over a 2 year mark with any of my exes. But he's still here, stronger than ever. He is my rock and I can't live without him.

2008 - Resolution/Goals
1) Score over 600 on GMAT. I need to. I have to. I will do anything. I must!
2) Apply to MBA programs that truly interests me in what I want to do, and not is going to impress people. So what if no one has ever heard of Bentley College? I am a proud graduate and have never been happier with my degree. I'm glad I didn't listen to my mom about going to BU. Look at me now, I still made it to the investment bank in the middle of Manhattan.
3) Take better care of my condo and decorate it more. I am planning on having a cleaning session twice a month and buy more painting to hang on the walls. I need to get over the fact that there will be holes and scratches but nobody sees it but me.
4) Learn more on my job. This will be hard to do, because I don't like the nature of my job. There really isn't anything wrong with my job, it pays well, hours are good and it's a very respectful job (corporate world and all), but I just don't enjoy doing it. But I will learn more about it, because there is no harm in learning anything.
5) Take better care of my body. I'm not going to say I will be hitting the gym everyday, I know and everyone else knows that won't be happening, but I will definitely try to go 3 times a week and eat more healthier. That means cooking more and bringing lunch to work.
6) Read more books. I like reading, I just don't like reading in my house, cus the lighting is not good. Ok Ok, fine, no more excuses. I will read more.
7) USE UP MORE MAKEUP! I need to use up SOMETHING this year, I promise. Makeup is hard to use up, but skin care is easier. I need to stop buying makeup if they are just going to sit there. Seriously now, I spend $500 a month on makeup/skin care/body care, do you really think I need another bottle of primer? or another highlighter?
8) Take Daisy to the dog park. She's never been to one and I feel bad. maybe I should take her to another puppy class.
9) Spend more "couple" time with H. We barely go on dates now. I don't want to loose spark with him and I need to take more initaltive to go out with him.
10) Last but not least, to balance my mind and body, so that I can finally combat panic disorder completely. I haven't had a relapse for 4 months now. Even when I do get a little nervous, I was able to calm myself down quickly without taking any medication. I believe I can battle it with my mind only, but I promise if it gets worse, I will go to therapy and won't cancel the appointments anymore. I see all these "I will eat right and exercise" resolutions on everyone's list, while we want to take care of our body, I don't know why people don't think they should take care of their mental health as well. The earth will be a happier place with happier people, don't you think?

Ok. that's all the blabs I have for now. I'm heading back to NJ tomorrow with H. Sigh, back to the grind. Happy New Year!