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I was walking at the beach this morning and thinking about the year in review…what a big one it has been for me, both personally and for Vitale Natural as a whole. Of course there are ups and downs, but I am pleased to say more ups that downs by a long shot.

Firstly I would like to share a few personal highlights:

• We adopted our dog Edmond after 2 years of fostering. A cruelty
  

  Monty & Ed at the beach (Ed is the black poodle)

  case, we started caring for Edmond at 4 months but couldn’t officially adopt him until the RSPCA won the court case against his previous owner. Finally in November we  adopted him from the wonderful people at the RSPCA. If I have never mentioned this before (I am sure I have!) I adore my two dogs.

• A book I contributed to was published in October. “Fast Living, Slow Ageing” is a collaboration of 50 doctors, scientists and specialist that addresses how to be optimally fit and healthy at any age. As an editor I can assuredly say that there is so much good information available but it is a big job bringing it together in an easy to read way…glad it is finally published!
• You-tube videos – yes despite being a nutrition lecturer for 6 years and talking in front of lots of people, the idea of being on a video blog did not sit well with me. Like anything though, once I overcame my fears, it was easy. I would still like to be a bit more polished…but you are getting the real me! Next year, I have lots more planned!

Some Vitale highlights:

• This blog…it started in March and it has been lots of fun to build it up, research topics and receive your comments.
  

  My holiday red

  Please let me know what you want to find out about as I am happy to do topic requests

• New products – I love new products and this year we have added heaps to the website and in-store. It is so exciting coming across a product that I have been searching for (non-toxic nail polish) or trying to find a natural alternative to (the natural eyelash enhancer took me 18 months to find!) or that is new to the market (La Mav – finally a fantastic Australian cosmeceutical range).
• Working with Karen & Roechelle my business partners. We bring out the best in each other…most of the time!
• My skin – I think I have found the right combination of skin care and dietary habits that suits my skin – no dairy, lots of vegies, limited red meat and of course the good stuff (red wine & chocolate) in moderation.

And I am just so excited about 2010. Looking forward we have some super exciting things coming up (well I think so anyway!):

• The Green Beauty Review – to be launched in March, this is a new review site that will have the best of the best reviews, information, articles and it is all about natural & organic skin care. More on this next year.
• Our new centre – we are opening in Bulimba. The new centre will be less about skin care and more about wellness and eco-living.
• Getting back to some exercise – oh yes, it is time!

I am sure I could think of lots more but I will hand it over to you. Please let me know your highlights of 2009 and what you are looking forward to in 2010. And please have a great New Years!