Reflecting on 2007 and Embracing 2008

While a new year has arrived, another year has just closed its doors. My loves Britt, Kia, Vanessa, Shawnta, and Karen share their wonderful reflection posts of 2007. In addition to that, here are some of the things that I learned last year:

1. I was fully capable of giving birth naturally... again! Blessed with only a 2 hour labor, it wasn't so bad this time around. Hubbo almost missed it, lol.
   
2. Having to ask for help and delaying an independent family lifestyle is one of the hardest sacrifices and humblest moments I've ever had to face.
3. I've sold myself to the near next largest investment, my makeup brushes and makeup collection.
   
4. Being able to use those brushes somewhat effectively since I've only been using quality brushes for makeup application since October 2007. Still have MUCH MUCH more to learn...
   
5. Hubbo can take care of two kids on his own AND does a fine job at it. As long as the baby has milk, that is, lol.
6. There are still employers out there that don't understand that the longevity of the department/company lies within the people that make it happen. And that the amount of work that gets done is a natural by-product of a strong foundation.
7. Even good, helping, and caring people can be found online :)
   
8. Finding out I'm allergic to Ibuprofen was a very VERY scary moment.
   
9. I'm a HUGE University of Hawai'i Warriors fan. College football rocks over here! Oh, I wish I was in Louisiana right now to attend the Sugarbowl.
10. Looking into the eyes of your sick crying children and knowing that there's nothing you can do but wait until the bug passes is one of the worst heartaches to experience. Break-ups are much easier compared to this.
11. Knowing every single line WORD FOR WORD in the movie Cars (Pixar).
12. I'm actually scared to succeed.
    

Now, my list of things I'd like to learn and accomplish in 2008:

1. To compliment and say 'thank you' to Hubbo and the kids everyday.
2. Become a better wifey and mother.
   
3. To gain more experience and knowledge in blending, color combos, and applying makeup on others.
4. Develop my writing skills more and to expand the quality of content on my blog. (Any suggestions?)
5. Actually (and finally) enroll in Cosmetology - a long awaited dream of mine.
6. Be even stronger about things that I would normally take personally.
7. Communicate with my siblings and parents more.
8. Research more about natural skincare products and find a skincare regimen that works.
9. Smile more often.
10. Make sure I don't get pregnant for the third year in a row. (My sister thinks I'm going to pop out kids every year, lol.)
11. Keeping my commitments within reach so I can deliver on what was promised and to not overwhelm myself.
12. Rekindle my confidence in becoming successful.

In closing, I'd like to say that one of the best ways to go out of 2007 and into 2008 with this blog is knowing that I haven't done it alone. I started this little makeup journal as a personal reference for myself, but along the way, I've met some really great people and bloggers alike. I never would have thought that publishing these posts would have drawn out such an incredible experience, but it has and I am thankful for such an opportunity to meet and learn from a fabulous bunch of talented people.

Happy New Years folks! Cheers *clinks glass*

Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne

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