2009 was filled with some incredible moments and memories. I can't begin to explain how lucky I feel for my life, and the people that are in my life. I could not ask for a better family or better friends. They are the cornerstone of my life and without them, the day to day grind would never be the same. In fact, it would be downright impossible to get through without all of them.
2009 brought me to the ripe old age of 25. I was extremely nervous about turning 25, but so far it has started as one of the best years of my life. I am in a great place. I love my job. I love my home. I love planning my future with Andy. Not so bad for 25.
2009 also brought me a fabulous trip to Key West with my mom, dad and Andy. We had an INCREDIBLE time enjoying the warm sun, swimming in the oceans and pools, drinking frozen beverages by the water, experiencing a new place, and enjoying Duval St. One of my favorite trips I've ever taken.
2009 also brought me a beautiful new piece of jewelry. On October 2nd, Andy officially proposed to me and asked me to marry him. We have been very busy planning all the details and getting excited about our wedding and future together. We have never been more in-synch with each other. I am one lucky girl to have him as my best fried and future husband.
2009 brought me lots of fun with friends and family. Andy made his first trip to Altoona, PA for Christmas and got to spend time with my extended family. I was fortunate enough to travel with friends to several Virginia Tech games and even got to see the Cowboys play in Washington D.C. What a fantastic year!
2010...
Every year I try to set 2-3 goals for myself that are REALISTIC and attainable. I don't make ridiculous resolutions like "lose 30 lbs", "win the lottery" etc. Last year, my two goals were to work out more and tone up and to stop biting my nails........ SUCCESS!!! I've lost about 14 lbs. since I moved into my own home and I'm feeling more comfortable with myself. I also stopped biting my nails! No more acrylics, I have beautiful real nails to paint! So, here's to 2010...
1) I'd like to continue to workout on a regular basis and tone up before the wedding. Ideally, I would like to lose another 5-10 lbs throughout the year (particularly before July 31st!). I will also particularly focus on my abs and arms to tone them up and get some muscle!
2) Be nicer to everyone. Now that sounds strange, but lately I have noticed that I am wasting a lot of energy not particularly liking random people for no real good reason. Not that I have ever been outright rude to anyone, but I'd like to stop wasting my energy in a negative way, even if someone and I don't quite click for whatever reason, I would like to be positive, maybe compliment them on something and be friendly no matter what. I would love to put my pettiness aside sometimes and be a gracious, friendly person at all times!
3) Live in the moment. Enough said. I spend a lot of time planning, looking ahead, making plans for the future. For 2010, I'd like to slow down and just enjoy the time and place that I am in in the present moment.
Happy New Years!
