The Beauty Junkee's 2013: Looking Back

Be a follower in order to be a leader, and look back in order to look ahead. Why is it so important to look back anyway? Because it lets you approach the future with so much enthusiasm, and lets you resist downward spirals when you fail by remembering what you did to succeed. My year's incomplete without reminiscing posts like this, thus I'm sharing my mini success list for the bygone year. :)

VASELINE BRAND AMBASSADOR

APRIL 2013: I was invited by Vaseline Philippines to be one of their ambassadors in their summer campaign. I had so much fun during the shoot most especially the dressing up part, not to mention I'm thankful for being chosen by a well- known brand. :)

MEDIA FEATURES

Aside from recognition, I'm grateful for the magazine and website features I got last year because I was able to communicate to a different set of audience my beauty advocacy through The Beauty Junkee. :)

MEG Magazine

Femalenetwork.com

MEGA Magazine

Southern Living Magazine, which happens to be my first full-page feature! :)

NOMINATIONS

- Nothing feels greater than being recognized for all your hard work! Just the thought of being nominated makes my heart flutter and even more so when it actually happens! It happened and I couldn't be any more thankful! :D

Nuffnang Nuffie Awards (Nominee, The Following, Best Online Engagement)

Style Bible Virtual Style Awards (Nominee, Best Beauty Blogger)

PRESS TRIPS AND TRAVELS

Traveling is a future goal of mine because for one, it's costly. Never thought that last year would be my wanderlust year-I've never traveled as much as I did in 2013! I've been to three major countries (and the two happen to be part of my bucket list) and two of the must- visit spots in the Philippines to boot. All my travels wouldn't be possible without the brands who trusted in me, so thank you to the moon and back! :)

MARCH 2013: Nivea Summer Blast Puerto Princesa, Palawan

JULY 2013: Shiseido Press Trip Tokyo, Japan

AUGUST 2013: Mary Kay One Woman Can Finale Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

OCTOBER 2013: Antistax Grand Launch, Balesin, Quezon Province.

NOVEMBER 2013: Olay Blogger Gathering Sydney, Australia

WORK

Work kept me very busy last year and I loved it! It was a pleasure handling these brands and I'm excited for our awesome projects this year. :)

WISHLIST

- Was able to cross out five items from my material wish list. Because I like my money sitting where I can see them-in my bag closet. :D

Balenciaga Classic City RHW Red

Balenciaga Classic Money Portefeuille

Balenciaga Velo Gold 12 Black

Prada Baroque

Prada Lux Saffiano BN1874 Bluette

PERSONAL GOALS

The latter part of my 2013 pretty much revolved around fitness, especially exercise. This time, I'm dead serious about getting fit (as in rock- solid abs are part of the goal)-it's not easy and there were times wherein I just wanted to throw in the towel, but the thought of finally wearing a midrib was enough to motivate me like crazy. LOL! Hope I can keep up! :D

I make it a point to give back as much as I can every year and this includes giving away some of the beauty products I have to friends, family, blog readers, and by tithing. The most memorable would be the Blog Sale for Yolanda Victims I did with Liz Lanuzo and Nikki Tiu. It was a very uplifting experience and it taught me even more the importance of letting go. :D

So that wraps up my 2013, the best year I had to date. I don't know what 2014 holds for everyone, but I'm only sure of one thing: It's bound to be even better for me and you. :D Cheers to a fabulous 2013, and let's all look forward to 2014! :D