Champagne Wishes 2009

TOP 7 THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE YEAR 2009

1. PhD 2009 – I will move back to Europe by September 2009.

2. Tiffany blue proposal by Christmas 2009. (alert Vera and book that dream castle for a June 2010 wedding!)

3. Travel – I will go to Cambodia and make both Katie’s weddings in the summer of 2009, wherever they chose to tie the knot. (Try to keep it close, guys, since its only 2 weeks apart!)

4. Extra-curricular activities – more than my happily active social life which thankfully is on the up and up since Nov 2008, I will start salsa lessons, continue belly dancing and taking up riding again.

5. I will forgive Singapore … and wish Rex and his chosen partner well.

6. The One - A certain blast from the past is on the cards, since I can cross off the list the following: my 16 year old crush (Driano), my college jock "dream" guy(Dr. Dish/Dense), my ideal man (Mr. Perfect), only ONE remains – Maverick. I haven’t seen him in nearly 10 years, but I will this year, and finally resolve this Chapter in the Life of Vix. Could it be that he’s the One and the timing has not been right until now?

7. Turn 30 in grand style.

Gin Gratitude

TOP 7 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR TO HAVE HAPPENED IN 2008

1. Friendship -Finding not 1 but 2 new BFF’s – Rina & Deirdre, welcome to my life. May you have a nice long stay! :P It goes without saying, I am grateful for the newly formed group friends – may our very new and exciting friendship continue to blossom and grow!

2. Healing - Australia – not just the much needed break, but the discovery of the Secret and my Secret Guru who have most certainly changed my life. Or at least helped me with my past hurt and pains in clearing the way for a healthier Me.

3. My brother -The health and happiness of my baby brother in realizing his dreams. (and having settled down in Ireland, a spare bedroom in Dublin’s fair city anytime I want!)

4. PhD 2009 - The finding of a new dream

5. Tia Maria – the light of my life. She may not be the golden retriever I long dreamed of, but she’s my favourite of all my dogs (sorry, Sheba and Lady, may you RIP). What is it I always say? Maybe you don’t get what you want, but you’ll always get what you need.

6. My promotion (but will the additional income here already!). Okay, okay, in the situation of the world today, I am grateful to not only still have a job, but to also have received my bonus!

7. Rediscovering the London Vixen – albeit a more mature version with the battle scars to prove it. However, thankfully, there’s more sweet than bitterness in my soul.