been coming upon lots of overview pieces on the whole 2008 ordeal. from subprime.to lehman. to job cuts. to more sales! :)

feeling inspired by all these overviews. financial news never sold so well*
I started thinking back toward my outlook on 2008.

So many 1st times, so many new things. much to learn from.


2008 :
I spent my first Valentine's, which turned out to be the nightmare of the week following up to it.

I broke up for the first time :) a continuing process in which I learnt so much from

My first time cutting my hair SHORT since 2002.

Changing my hair style 4 times. from long curly hair bangs. to crop bangs. to side crop. to asymmetrical

Longest time I've been away from home

First time visiting Taiwan

My first job!  Paris 3500 euros in a month :)

My first and probably last clubbing event I planned.

My 1st fake fur.

My first Jean Paul Gautlier

The first time I've felt true recognition and granted the chance for something more. 5% out of the 2000 applications.


My 2009.
The year I turn 21. the most crucial year. training contract applications. RESULTS. etc.

I am starting to realize. its time to be selfish and at the same time generous.
Selfish towards my thoughts and time. Generous towards other subtle things I hold dear to me.

I know my goals. I know my wishes. I have my dreamsss. its time to take myself seriously. Friends. and a social life can wait. Obligations will never hold me, as the only obligation I have towards anything Its to myself and family to do very well. I will be selfish with my time from now on. I will be selfish with my thoughts to stop overthinking things.


getting into the new year. I am truely happy . I realized I have never been this happy in a long time. and I am looking forward to improving. I am looking forwards to lead myself to dooors I've never thought I could ever open in the past. Thank you 2008 for providing me with the opportunities 2009 has to offer. 2009 I look forward to meeting you in a few hours time.



xxx.
Jean