2008
Because I can be entirely cliche sometimes, let's go all the way with New Year's Resolutions baby.
1. Turn off the circus music. Only a few people will get this (J, J & T? xoxo), but translation: summon up more empathy and vanquish intolerance.
2. be PROACTIVE! (hi Jes =P). Translation: Mingle, single!
3. If you want something done, do it NOW. Procrastination's a bitch who'll lap you up and clobber you down.
4. Don't be shy. I'm not shy in the most pathetic sense of the word, I can be quite extraverted and loud, duh. This is 'shy' in a purely job-related sense. i.e. In a meeting, when you have a particularly awesome-oh-wow concept for, say, a shoot, or a ridiculously outrageous even potentially stupid marketing idea, SAY IT OUT LOUD. Never mind if it involves invisible strings to propel the model up or requires some serious Adobe magic.
5. And since we're on the subject, LEARN SERIOUS PHOTOSHOP SKILLS. Go beyond cropping, cloning and 'insert text'.
6. Throw a birthday party nobody will ever forget. Think: Bianca Jagger on a white horse in studio 54, (but no quite).
7. Rather than go with the 'Don't Expect' rule, allow yourself to expect, but always believe that everything that happens will exceed your expectations. After all, half the fun's anticipating.
8. Improve my game. So on our honeymoon, Rafa Nadal and I will have something to do other than...
9. Take up another sport. Conquer my fear of the volleyball ball. (I swear, the sight of a helicopter propeller swinging inches from my nose is more appealing than a volleyball hurtling towards me.) Or maybe go rockclimbing. Or play soccer. Or..or..or.. Field Hockey (if only for the costume...err, uniform).
10. Be more open to other types of music. Indie rocks, but don't hold it against anybody if he or she listens to, *gulp* Akon and co. And actually ENJOYS listening to Akon and those other nutters. And actually HAS an album by Akon. (After all, Yash, admit it. You have Britney on your I-pod and will probably always have her there. And that one B*witched track you can't seem to erase. And let's not forget zig a zig ah). But I draw the line on Cueshe.
11. Do not fear rejection, fear regret more.
12. On the subject of fear, Do not abuse your metabolism. Yes, you have the appetite of an entire African village, but that doesn't mean you have to eat all the woodland creatures in the forest. And true, you have been quite lucky to have the metabolism of an Energizer bunny which has allowed you to stay, if not lean at least average-weight all these years with minimal exercise. (though unlike Tara and Joms, who have the metabolism of a dog). How is it related to fear? Well, I'll just come out and say it because admit it, YOU FEAR IT TOO, and so does maybe 85% of all earthlings: Waking up one morning to discover you can't see your feet because your belly's blocking the way.
13. Start acting like an adult and take responsibilities. The excuse 'I'm just a kid' has expired and ain't gonna get you out of jail anymore.
14. On that note, minimize relying on your parents too much. Yes, they are love and you're their only kid, it's time to show them more love (aside from in the form of hugs and kisses). Make them proud. Do your thing. Make a mark for yourself this year. Pay your phone bill.
15. Save! Budget! The words 'Topshop 20% off' have no meaning NO MEANING NO MEANING!
16. If you see something nice, grab it, don't wait and say you'll come back for it. And no, this philosophy extends beyond the subject of retail.
17. Read one book per month. For the earlier part of 2007, I had it good with this recycled resolution. Then work happened, and I'm still reading the same book I started reading in November. And on the subject of books, read educational books, like Marketing for Dummies or something. (and I don't mean those chick lit novels who's heroines seem to have your dream job: it's not a learning experience, okay?).
18. Do my job well. Mistakes will be committed, but the best part it, they will also be forgotten because I will more than make up for them. Bow.
19. No more half-baked things. If you say you're gonna fix your room, don't just fix your closet, fix the entire room. Same goes for your job. Actually, the room is a metaphor, this is all about your job.
20. Give a good reason for people to remember my name even beyond 2008.
xoxo. Happy 2008, bitches.
1. Turn off the circus music. Only a few people will get this (J, J & T? xoxo), but translation: summon up more empathy and vanquish intolerance.
2. be PROACTIVE! (hi Jes =P). Translation: Mingle, single!
3. If you want something done, do it NOW. Procrastination's a bitch who'll lap you up and clobber you down.
4. Don't be shy. I'm not shy in the most pathetic sense of the word, I can be quite extraverted and loud, duh. This is 'shy' in a purely job-related sense. i.e. In a meeting, when you have a particularly awesome-oh-wow concept for, say, a shoot, or a ridiculously outrageous even potentially stupid marketing idea, SAY IT OUT LOUD. Never mind if it involves invisible strings to propel the model up or requires some serious Adobe magic.
5. And since we're on the subject, LEARN SERIOUS PHOTOSHOP SKILLS. Go beyond cropping, cloning and 'insert text'.
6. Throw a birthday party nobody will ever forget. Think: Bianca Jagger on a white horse in studio 54, (but no quite).
7. Rather than go with the 'Don't Expect' rule, allow yourself to expect, but always believe that everything that happens will exceed your expectations. After all, half the fun's anticipating.
8. Improve my game. So on our honeymoon, Rafa Nadal and I will have something to do other than...
9. Take up another sport. Conquer my fear of the volleyball ball. (I swear, the sight of a helicopter propeller swinging inches from my nose is more appealing than a volleyball hurtling towards me.) Or maybe go rockclimbing. Or play soccer. Or..or..or.. Field Hockey (if only for the costume...err, uniform).
10. Be more open to other types of music. Indie rocks, but don't hold it against anybody if he or she listens to, *gulp* Akon and co. And actually ENJOYS listening to Akon and those other nutters. And actually HAS an album by Akon. (After all, Yash, admit it. You have Britney on your I-pod and will probably always have her there. And that one B*witched track you can't seem to erase. And let's not forget zig a zig ah). But I draw the line on Cueshe.
11. Do not fear rejection, fear regret more.
12. On the subject of fear, Do not abuse your metabolism. Yes, you have the appetite of an entire African village, but that doesn't mean you have to eat all the woodland creatures in the forest. And true, you have been quite lucky to have the metabolism of an Energizer bunny which has allowed you to stay, if not lean at least average-weight all these years with minimal exercise. (though unlike Tara and Joms, who have the metabolism of a dog). How is it related to fear? Well, I'll just come out and say it because admit it, YOU FEAR IT TOO, and so does maybe 85% of all earthlings: Waking up one morning to discover you can't see your feet because your belly's blocking the way.
13. Start acting like an adult and take responsibilities. The excuse 'I'm just a kid' has expired and ain't gonna get you out of jail anymore.
14. On that note, minimize relying on your parents too much. Yes, they are love and you're their only kid, it's time to show them more love (aside from in the form of hugs and kisses). Make them proud. Do your thing. Make a mark for yourself this year. Pay your phone bill.
15. Save! Budget! The words 'Topshop 20% off' have no meaning NO MEANING NO MEANING!
16. If you see something nice, grab it, don't wait and say you'll come back for it. And no, this philosophy extends beyond the subject of retail.
17. Read one book per month. For the earlier part of 2007, I had it good with this recycled resolution. Then work happened, and I'm still reading the same book I started reading in November. And on the subject of books, read educational books, like Marketing for Dummies or something. (and I don't mean those chick lit novels who's heroines seem to have your dream job: it's not a learning experience, okay?).
18. Do my job well. Mistakes will be committed, but the best part it, they will also be forgotten because I will more than make up for them. Bow.
19. No more half-baked things. If you say you're gonna fix your room, don't just fix your closet, fix the entire room. Same goes for your job. Actually, the room is a metaphor, this is all about your job.
20. Give a good reason for people to remember my name even beyond 2008.
xoxo. Happy 2008, bitches.