The only constant is change. No truer word was ever spoken, and especially for me this year.
It’s hard to believe that in January 2008, I was a blonde graphic designer who weighed over 82kg and had no idea that social media extended beyond Facebook. In less than one year, I have somehow managed to flip my life around dramatically. 2008 for me will forever be the year of the ‘great weight loss’ (12kg and counting), the year I decided that 24 years of being blonde was enough, and – most importantly – the year I discovered that a sense community in South Africa does exist.
Let me expand: In May, I managed to stuff my foot in the door of Online Marketing at Standard Bank. No mean feat considering I had no Marketing experience or education, and that the competition for this prized position must have been pretty stiff. I’m still not sure how I did it – I’m just waiting for the day the bubble bursts and they realise there are literally thousands of better candidates out there. I feel that I can, in part, thank the fact that in February I was introduced to web 2.0 and Social media in earnest. I had been a digital designer for over a year, but only seriously dabbled in social media this year – and all I can really say is “wow!”. I don’t need to expand on how this medium has changed my life… I did that in my 1st post on this blog.
What I will do is confidently shout “Roll on 2009! I’m ready for a lot more change, growth and more fantastic friendships.”
Me in December 2007 and last weekend at a super hero fancy dress party (I went as “Little Miss Twitter”… I am such a chop!)
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December 4th, 2008 at 04:27
Come on share the secret on weight loss
and i like you miss chop
congrats on achieving so much in such a short time and my 2009 be more of the fun and madness
December 4th, 2008 at 04:36
Impressive!
All I can say is congrats, you became a role model for many by changing that much in a year. Shows you what can be done.
Wish you well in 2009
Does this mean brunettes have more fun than blondes?
December 4th, 2008 at 05:31
Thanks for your comments!
I lost the weight by going to a dietician and following her meal plan. Thats it. If anyone wants her number – I’m happy to give it out! 
@zk LOL! Thanks – I like you too!
@NicP Yes, Brunettes actually have way more fun!!!
December 4th, 2008 at 05:42
WOW! Congrats! Here’s hoping that 2009 is my year of weight loss
January 8th, 2009 at 10:09
Yeah, you are a chop, but you are a pretty chop
Well done, you look stunning!
January 11th, 2010 at 20:45
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