I was gonna do a video montage. But then decided…NAH. Couldn’t be arsed. Plus. Editing is a bitch. So NAH.
But YOU get the next best thing. You get the bulletised (is totally a legit word) version. You can thank me later.
SO with much pom pom shaking, I give you the bullet points of the crazy ride that was 2011. I am NOT going to cry. Promise I won’t.
- I have learned that turning 38 is not as scary as I thought it would be. I still look hot. That’s all I’m gonna say about that.
- I have learned that putting together a blogging conference is a LOT of hard work. BUT the pay-off is totally worth it. Hence the reason why I am putting together another one next year. And it’s going to be amazing. Promise.
- I have learned that Nicole aka The Planning Queen is like THE most organised person ever. I wanna be just like her when I grow up. Love you, Nic.
- I have learned that I am bulletproof. I wish.
- I have learned that the “water off the duck’s back” saying sucks. Sometimes.
- I have learned that being an online community manager is hard work BUT I kinda like it. So I shall continue doing it.
- I have learned that blogging will take you places. Like you know. San Diego, USA.
- I have learned that you will feel a tad lonely in a sea of 3000 bloggers. And it’s totally okay to admit that.
- I have learned that raising a teenager is super fun. Yeah right.
- I have learned that finding a best friend on the internet is actually possible.
- I have learned that I need to listen to my husband more. Dude is like always spot on when it comes to suss things. It actually borders on freakyness.
- I have learned that I need to trust my intuition more. Full stop.
- I have learned that I need to let go of some things. Full stop.
- I have learned that I kick ass at some things. And suck at some things. But I am still hot.
- I have learned that being a SWAHM is NOT easy. At all.
- I have learned that I really really suck at bookkeeping. Hence the reason why I have decided to outsource it. Best decision ever.
- I have learned that finding work-life balance is like finding that holy grail. There has to be a dummy book for this one already. Surely.
- I have learned that Everything looks better with instagram filters.
- I have learned that nits nits and more nits on my children’s hair will drive me batshitcrazy.
- I have learned that nits on MY hair will drive ME batshitcrazier.
- I have learned that eczema sucks. Lots.
- I have learned that the power and passion of the blogging community is freaking AWESOME.
- I have learned that it’s okay to step away from blogging when you feel the need to.
- But most of all I have learned that blogging is supposed to be first and foremost be fun for me. Otherwise what’s the point.
I was aiming for 50 lessons but I am kinda pressed for time seeing that it’s New Year’s Eve today and I have to cook 50 million spring rolls.
See you all in 2012 my lovely and ever loyal readers. Be safe today. Mwahs.
Happy new year, Brenda! Love the list. You’re more than hot, you’re hawt x
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Happy 2012, Glowgirl.xx
Love that u r sticking at things tat are hard because it makes our blogging world in Australia so much richer – thank u lovely xxx
Nicole recently posted..What will you remember about 2011?
Thanks Nic.xx
Happy new year lovely
You too, D.x
Trust your intuition more. Full stop. FULL STOP!
xoxoxoxoxox Here’s to a brilliant year for you, Brenda. Much love.
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Thanks K.xxx
Brenda, I have met some incredible people through your community-managering, and I thank you so much for that.
XX eden
(I was lonely in the sea of 3000 bloggers too.)
Thanks Eden.xx
Just reading about the nits makes my head itchy!!
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I know, right?!
I love your list, Brenda. I think they are great lessons. I think I’m at the “I have learned that you will feel a tad lonely in a sea of 3000 bloggers” stage
I’m looking forward to enging more and meeting all you fantastic bloggers.
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Thanks Rhonda.x
Whatta list !
Thank u for finding me, trusting me, believing in me. Just thanks for being an awesome friend.
Love u to the moon and back, B xxx
xxx.
I don’t know how I lost your blog, but I did. But now I’ve found it again, I realise again how much I can relate to you. And be inspired by you. You rock girl!
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Awww. Thanks Bronnie.x
Love you to B! You are a little dynamo! Look forward to catching up with you in 2012. x