Looking back...

I've never really stopped to reflect back on my year.

I'm always rushing ahead looking forward to what the new year is going to bring.
Today as I'm running around trying to get things done, I started thinking about how 2011 was a pretty big year for me and decided to review it in blog posts.

2011 in Review:

In January I got a really neat little book that helped inspire some blogging.

 In February I spent, what I hope will be, my last Valentines day without my love.

In March I thought I wasn't going to graduate, had a weekend full of pizza, and 

wrote one of my best poems to date.

In April I helped my sister with a wreck the dress shoot, participated in one day without shoes, and

felt guilty for becoming a Kindle owner (but only for a second).

In May I thought a lot about dreams, tied a yellow ribbon around tree, graduated from college, and celebrated four years.

In June some kids I love graduated high school!

In July I got to go my favorite place, officially finished school, and listened to a lot of music.

In August I went to the GLS and learned a lot, tried to figure where I fit in, and got engaged!

In September,  I learned to trust.

In October I told you a fun story, celebrated 14 and 18 years, and got some really good news!

In November I thought about what I was thankful for 30 days in a row.

In December I shared 5 things about me, wrote a holiday happy list, wrote a love letter, and untied that yellow ribbon.


See? It was a pretty packed year and 2012 will probably be even better!
Speaking of 2012, I normally don't do new years resolutions, but this year I think that I need to.
So here we go...

1.  Drink more water and less Dr. Pepper.
2.  10-10-80 plan needs to be in effect in my life.
3.  Work out and get fit..I wanna look good in that pretty white dress of mine.
4.  Set a date!
5.  Learn how to cook more.
6.  Grow this little blog of mine.


I'm gonna be absent from blogging probably for the rest of the year, unless I have time to post from my phone.  I hope that every single one of you has a good New Year!

Two in one day

I'm on a roll today.  Sorry for the pity post earlier...but I was seriously in a mood. I think the four massive cups of apple cider, two super girly movies, and this new favorite blog helped to sort-of snap me out of it.  I thought I would keep up with what I started yesterday and share today's question in my new journal.

January 13, 2011: Where do you want to travel next?  

My first reaction to this question is almost always North Carolina.  

I've said it many times and I'll say it again...

I'm a born and raised California girl, but I'm a North Carolina girl at heart. 

Who could resist this?

And who would not want to travel to or live here??

I would seriously die and go to heaven if I could drink coffee on that front porch every morning.

But...

Tonight, I think I would like to travel here...

Photo provided by wallpaperbase.com

The end.

Twelve days into the new year and I haven't blogged yet?? Something must be wrong with me.  There's no way that I'd be able to recap everything that's happened since January 1st, but I think my lovely roommate Kacey helped me find a way to fill ya'll in on what's been going on in my head these last, almost two weeks.  For Christmas she got me a 365 question, 5 year, and 1,825 answer journal.

 Everyday I get a new question and there's five spots for five years and five different answers.  So here are the first twelve...

January 1, 2011: What is your mission?

My mission right now is to graduate with all As for my last semester and to find an internship.

January 2, 2011: Can people change?

I think that people can absolutely change! Every one has the potential to better themselves and their situations.  They can totally write a better story for their lives.

January 3, 2011: What are you reading right now?

"House of Dark Shadows" by Robert Liparulo

January 4, 2011: The best part of today?

The best part of today was going to the Aquarium with Matthew, Rebecca, and James.  It was free thanks to the Salinas Library system and it was pretty fun to go and hang out together.  

January 5, 2011: What was the last restaurant you went to?

The last restaurant that I want to was Cozumels with Mom, Dad, James, Becca, Matthew, and Candace.

January 6, 2011: Today was tough because?

Today was very tough because my love left for N.C. this week, I had to go back to Long Beach to start working again, and my parents got into a four car crash right after I left.

January 7, 2011: You are lucky; how so or not so?

I think I'm super lucky because so far I've had an amazing life and seriously feel incredibly blessed.

January 8, 2011: What song is stuck in your head?

Right now I don't have a song stuck in my head, but the last one I can remember really sticking for awhile was "Come On Eileen", thanks to Miss Cassie!

January 9, 2011: Was today typical? Why or why not?

Today was pretty typical. Got up and got ready for work, worked 2-8 at the gym, and then went to a friend's house and watched a movie.

January 10, 2011: Write down something that inspired you today?

The only thing I could think of that inspired me in any way today was the blogs that I read.  They always inspire me to write more and to become a better writer.

January 11, 2011: Today you lost.......

Today I lost to Krystal.  She beat me in clear ups again and it made me realllyyyy bummed out!

January 12, 2011: What's your favorite accessory?

My favorite accessory is my Tiffany's heart bracelet from James.  I wear it every single day, no matter what.