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23.
Another year, another list. In anticipation of turning one year older, I wrote out a list of 50 achievements that I had flurried through in 2008-2009. In hindsight, I’m excitedly content to have accomplished what I have. The beauty of it being that much of it was self-directed / self-created, and I couldn’t ask for anything more.
I moved some, I travelled some, I lost some, I fell out with some. I’m not proud of everything but “my regrets are few”.
I was published in a magazine twice, was profiled three times, threw two art events, interviewed three celebrities and a handfull of designers. I signed two contracts pertaining to my career, and did them with much gusto.
I worked a lot.
I designed. Picked up Flash and Illustrator.
I tried an abundance of new things and laughed to tears while doing it.
I went to Alternative Fashion Week and L’Oreal Fashion Week. I went to Mass Exodus and snapped some photos that I can be happy to call my own.
I worked on a national product launch, and a social media application that was picked up by national media.
I hit over 500 posts on urbanebloc.com.
I was the recipient of much genuine kindness.
Wynne taught me to walk away from things that “just aren’t good enough for you”.
Skanwar taught me that there are some people that don’t have an ounce of bad in them.
Gemma’s just the total package. Seriously.
Chris taught me that I couldn’t have a better friend.
I realize that my readers are incredible people, and I’m so blessed to have you.
Another year, another shift.
It’s going to be the biggest year yet, I can feel it.
> check out my awful birthday vlog on my YouTube Channel. I think it’s the way of the Internet gods telling me to get a camcorder. Sorry guys. Hope it gives you a laugh though!
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Congratulations on a milestone year Gloria. Let’s rock 23!
haha rock rock rock rock rock rock wok wok wok oh damn. I think I screwed up already.
congratulations ms chik, hope this year brings double excitement.
and happy birthday!
hey mister suri! where you been? we need to have a high school reunion of sorts – see what you’re up to!
YAY FOR BEING 23, RIA, AND ACCOMPLISHING SO MUCH BY THEN AND WILL CONTINUE DOING SO MUCH MORE IN THE FUTURE! :D :D :D
PS: I LOVE LOVE your look in this picture! And PPS: Yes, that audio in that video was quite.. fuzzy! Nonetheless, we still got your message! :D You look SO GORGEOUS! ♥
Hi Sandy!
You’ve always been such a fantastic commenter – I’m so lucky to have you reading what I’m putting out there xoxo.
The audio somehow mangled itself. Myeh, it’s life!!
Moi? Gorgeous?! lol, not quite, but thanks anyway (:
Happy B-lated Birthday Gloria!
I recently heard about your blog from @angielim and I can see your Illustrator and Photoshop skills at work. Also, congratulations on all the accomplishments and most importantly keep going after your dreams.
All the best!
Hi Gloria!
Happy Birthday!
I also turned 23 a few days ago! lol Happy Birthday and I wish for you to achieve all your dreams and goals! :) Life is wonderful:)
P.S. I heard about you from Angie
xoxo
Mimi
Hi Alex!
Thanks so much for the well wishes! I checked out your website, I also do a lot of social media work. Would be really great to connect (perhaps I can do that through email though).
Hopefully talk soon!
La Mimi! I’ve seen your website actually, I heard about you from….(drumroll)…ANGIE :D
We should connect sometime – love what you’re doing as well. Looks like we have more in common than running websites + being the same age ;)
Happy birthday, my dear! I’m not going to lie – I’m totally jealous of how beautiful you look and of all your accomplishments! :) Have a WONDERFUL year!!!
xoxo happy to know you : )
Hi Courtenay ;) Haven’t heard from you in awhile. Thank you so much for your comment, much more to go! lol I’m not much in this picture – just a quick snap!
@gem! Right back atcha ;) Thanks for being there this year