Jan 27, 2010

2009 Review: Better Late Than Never!

Happy Be-lated New Year Everyone!!!

I'm very late in getting this post up but its already been a crazy 2010! Here is a quick review of my 2009! I found some of the most wonderful blessings this past year. Though it has certainly not been an easy one, it has been a great one! Here's to 2010 being even better!!!

***2009 REVIEW***

JANUARY:

- Nearly froze to death in the CT cold, but the frozen icicle trees were BEAUTIFUL!

FEBRUARY:

- Took a two week visit to Utah where I visited 7 different temples (including getting to attend St George with 2 very close family friends and attending Prove with my wonderful brother...our first time in the temple together!), saw a bunch of friends, drove clear to Las Vegas, met a good long distance friend in person, ate IN n Out burger (YUM!), enjoyed the awesome weather of Vegas and St George and met my adorable nephew Elijah for the first time! Awesome trip!

MARCH:

- Shared in my best friends joy as she welcomed her daughter, Kennedy, into the world and became a Mommy for the first time!

- Took a week long trip with my nanny family to Washington DC and visited the DC Temple!

APRIL:

- Spent an adventurous and tiring weekend (in record 90 degree weather....not fun after you've been to the temple!) in NYC with my friend Jason

- Got a personal trainer at the gym and discovered that I enjoy weight lifting

- Enjoyed the daffodils and other beautiful flowers of CT for what I THOUGHT would be the last time HAHA

MAY:

- FINALLY found the answer to many years of prayers and fell in love with my wonderful Phil!!! I LOVE YOU BABY!!! <3 <3 <3

- Took a weekend trip to San Francisco for a job interview (which didn't work out!) and crossed the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time!

- Made the decision to try and stay on the east coast until things fell into place for me to head further North

- Spent a fun weekend with my nanny family at Princeton

JUNE:

- Had a bad day and got the most beautiful red roses sent from the wonderful love of my life!

- Turned 27 and had a wonderful birthday thanks to my sweetheart, Phil, who gave me one of my hearts desires by sending me Burberry Rainboots and a card that made me cry with happiness and love! (yes...I AM a total sap! haha)

- Had a very generous visit from my Kata who helped me dismantle 4 1/2 years of life on the East Coast and ship it all back to Utah

- Tried salmon for the first time...still don't like it!

- Got stranded in Boston thanks to President Obama and his dang Air Force One!

- Moved back to Utah when no new jobs came my way

- Went to the Manti Pageant with my wonderful family!

- Did a session at the Manti Temple with my brother and sister-in-law!

- Climbed up to the "Y" in Provo and then hiked up Ensign Peak (I felt so proud of me!)

- Got a call from CT requesting my return!

JULY:

- Moved BACK to the east coast (with a LOT less stuff than I moved back to UT with!)

- Met Gerard Butler (What a HOTTIE!) thanks to my boss!

- Was nearly eatten alive by mosquitos!!! GROSS!!!

- Drove a convertible for the first time...I am in love!

AUGUST:

- Lived by the pool!

- Started to really enjoy learning to cook and trying new recipes!

SEPTEMBER:

- Took an awesome weekend trip with Caskey and Holly to Newport RI and went sailing for the first time...LOVED IT! I must visit again with Phil someday! Also ate amazing clam chowder!!! YUM!

OCTOBER:

- Marked 14 years since Adam died...Love you Spuddy!

- Said goodbye to a very close and dear friend after her long battle with cancer came to an end...we love and miss you everyday Joanne! XOXOX

- Helped plan and host a massive Halloween slumber party for work and dressed up as a bumble bee...I was adorable! haha

- Got a new little Christmas tree...what? October is NOT too soon! LOL

NOVEMBER:

- Received the rotten news that things were going to take even longer before Phil and I can be together and had to figure out how to come to terms with it and prepare to wait even longer...still waiting...

- Made a really REALLY tough decision that required Phil and I to stop talking for awhile and began facing the holiday season completely alone, praying all the while that I'd have Phil back in time for Christmas

- Spent Thanksgiving with my nanny family and actually enjoyed myself and helping my boss with the cooking!

DECEMBER:

- Usually my favorite time of year...December was one of the most difficult months of my life as I waited to be able to talk to Phil again and worried he wouldn't come back at all. I faced a lot of my inner fears and doubts and struggled with the magic of Christmas swirling around me when I felt so dark inside by myself...not a happy time. Next December had better be 1000 times better and I'd better spend the majority of it in Phil's arms!!!

- Got the very best Christmas gift when Phil called on Christmas Eve!!!

- Went to Florida for the first time ever with my nanny family and enjoyed spending the end of 2009 by the pool!


It was a VERY eventful 2009! Here's to 2010! Its bound to be full of big life changes and surprises and a bunch of new challenges...but with a little luck I'll finally end up exactly where I want and need to be (and that is in Canada with my wonderful sweetie!)

Love to you all!
XOXOXOXOX

1 comment:

Aubrey said...

Your year sure was full of adventure! Look at all you've been able to do. I really need to stick my my list this year and accomplish all my heart's desires. I hope you get everything you want in 2010! :)