Link: http://acetalentnet.com.au/enews/newsletnov08.html

It's hard to believe this is the last opportunity I will get to wish most of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season!!!

Like many, I always get quite reflective at this time of year as you look back at a year that has whizzed by and take a few moments to think about all you have done, seen, learnt, loved, loathed etc.

There have been many successes for aCE talentNET this year as we have continued to expand both our client and consultant networks. Of course, there have been disappointments too, but fortunately these have been rare and short-lived. We are extremely excited about 2009 (yes despite all the dire predictions) as we review and devise future strategies based on feedback from many of you via our Consultant Survey.

Thank you to the 100++ consultants who took the time to complete the survey. We have been overwhelmed by your support and look forward to sharing the results with you early in the New Year. (See next issue of the lucky winner of the iPod Nano!!!)

I have no intention on expanding on my predictions for 2009 (see last issue of Professional Edge) but instead have spent my time defining how I should spend my time (whilst not breaking the bank!) recharging my batteries for whatever next year holds.

So far my list includes:
* See the movie, Australia (already done - loooooved it!!! - don't listen to the reviews, go see it, it's fantastic!)
* Enjoy more than one bottle of crisp, fruity NZ Sauvignon Blanc
* Attend at least one Christmas Carols in the Park with my husband and son
* Visit the Myer Christmas windows and Santa in Federation Square (I'm sure there is an equivalent in most Australian cities?)
* Picnics and days at the beach, park or anywhere in the Australian great outdoors
* Camping (yes camping!) on NSW Central Coast
* Attend at least one Moonlight Cinema screening
* Spending time with friends and family - to include copious numbers of BBQs and impromptu gatherings for drinks...
* Take my son to Geelong Waterworld (still haven't done this!)
* Read all 4 of the books chosen by my fellow Book Clubbers for Christmas break reading (preferably while lying on my son's trampoline or on the beach!)
* Saying NO to anything that compromises my ability to achieve the above!

I hope you too are starting to plan how you will relax this Christmas - feel free to be inspired by any of my must-do's above!

Our very sincere Merry Christmas Wishes to you all
Deirdre and the Team at aCE talentNET