Since becoming a mother, I have been very focused on being a MOM and never really working on ME any more.  As I would be turning 30 next year, I started feeling more and more that I have not become what I had hoped I would by that time.  I had studied hard to receive my degree, but felt that I hardly ever used it.  This year though, so much have changed.  Becoming a member of the CFA has opened the doors for me to use my degree in business with my dad.  I did a certificate course through UNISA that I got 80 % for... proving to myself that I can still study (LOL).  I also made some awesome friends this year. I have forgotten just how important true friendship really is.  I have regained my respect for my body and after losing 24 kg, feel confident and comfortable with myself again.
I feel complete, fulfilled and very happy with the way this year has turned out.