I was thinking about the past year and figured I had learned a few things. Some new, some I had forgotten, and some just plain common sense. But, you know how that goes.
1. Definitely was NOT a good year to become a real estate agent with little to no connections. (However, I finally have hooked up with some mentors and 2009 already looks more promising.)
2. People will take advantage of you for as long as you let them. (brick wall....head....)
3. Braces were DEFINITELY worth the pain and expense. :oD
4. Hawaii is still just as gorgeous as I remember.
5. Take care of yourself -- don't count on others to do it for you.
6. When in doubt, speak up. Will save a lot of time and effort in the long run.
7. Music may soothe the savage beast, unless it is an all-women competitve chorus. Then the beast may chew you up and spit you out.
8. Weight loss really is as simple as calories in < calories out.
9. With belief in one's self and a positive attitude, you can go A LOT further than you ever thought possible.
2009 is all mine!