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Christmas Wreath

At the time of writing, it’s less than a week to Christmas.  To me, Christmas is truly a silly season, very commercialised.  However, being at the end of the year and all, it is a good time to reflect on the time gone past, whether good or bad, and start working on goals for the next 365/6 days.

I only have one regret about 2008.  It was a leap year gone to waste.  However, that may very well be a blessing in disguise.  After all, I can’t propose to Mr Almost-OK, just because it seems like a good idea at the time!  And I’m not interested in Mr Almost-OK, anyway!  I want Mr Right-for-ME and he must want me right back!

That aside, what have I achieved this year to be proud of?

• I changed careers.  From a library assistant, to a clerical assistant.  Same paymaster, same pay even! But different challenges.  It’s more stress, but at the end of the day, I can actually see what I’ve accomplished.  (A toast to the inventor of brightly coloured post-it notes!)

• I’ve met some great people as well as some not-so-great ones.  Some friendships blossomed, some folded. And some just gently faded away…

• Moneywise, I reckon I’ve met my challenges well.  I’m out of most of my debt and can actually afford what payments I have left!  What’s more, I have a story to share with friends and colleagues. It’s nice not having to stress (too much) about rising interest rates and prices going up everywhere else!  I’m still a long way from my dream home, but slowly getting there…

• Business-wise I still have a way to go. The most painful part of network marketing must be picking up that infernal brick and dialing a number. I reckon that’s the hardest part of any upcoming business, because it means getting past people’s pre-conceived ideas and opinions.

Yes, I do make money out of my Am-business.  Yes, I’m absolutely loyal to the brand, the products and the people.  No, I have no intention of looking at anything else. Yes, I am hooked on the recommended books, CD’s and the seminars. And yes, the achievers are real people and they are willing to support me, because they’ll win too.  THAT’s important!

I said that!  Wow!

To everyone out there:  I wish you peace and prosperity this Season, and may 2009 bring you and yours all you are hoping for and working towards!