As we enter a new year, 2NE1's Sandara Park reflected on her growth in 2011. On December 31st and January 1st, Sandara posted on her me2day,

"This past year through Etude, I showed an image of myself that I usually don't show as I filmed sweet makeup advertisements ^_^ keke Dar-ong, for that moment, was a girl... Aaaaagk! 0.0 I can't do things that cause goosebumps! When they first asked me to do things like winking, I said how I usually couldn't wink and even up till today have never tried it.. keke Not too long ago, I spent two days filming with Etude and returned to 2NE1..  It was the first photoshoot in a long time.. and before I knew it.. even though no one suggested it..  I was closing one eye~.. sending flying kisses -_- I was so surprised with myself.. Agk~ Either way, it seems that I have been cured of my fear of winking! ^.^v And one more!!! My great fear of flying has disappeared! We really had many overseas activities this year so I rode an airplane often~ And before I knew it, I was getting comfortable! ^^ Thanks to that, I've been healed of my fear of flying! I'm able to work in a better condition! Goodbye 2011! ^_^ Bbyong!!! Fighting!!! Now, do I only need to get rid of my fear of guys? keke Shy Dar-ong~!"