2009

2009 brought about huge changes:

I graduated college (lifetime goal-accomplished)

I learned to trust myself, and the Lord, in making big decisions.

I learned how much I can handle, that I'm stronger than most people think.

I moved back into my mom's house-HARD, but necessary.

I debated back and forth about what I was going to do next with my life.

I still haven't come to a complete decision about that yet.

I have grown TREMENDOUSLY.

I have learned that friends are the cornerstone of my life--without them I would be absolutely miserable.

(and being away from most of them is a struggle I have to deal with everyday, but hopefully it will become easier)

I have changed my attitude (somewhat) about life, changed my outlook, and my style (at least since I've been in school).

I've matured. aka, I became an adult, not only in age (that was last year's triumph) but more in my attitude about how things should be, and the way I need to be living my life.

Overall, 2009 was a tough year. A lot of unknowns. A lot of jumping without looking. A lot of faith and trust in the Lord to guide me where I needed to be. There were highs, there were lows. I wouldn't take them back for anything because they taught me about myself and made me who I am today, embarking on a new decade and a new year.

Thank you for everyone that was a part of this past year. I hope we can spend many more years together, learning and growing and enjoying one another's company.

I love you all!

And now, a picture review of 2009 (since I don't post hardly enough pics)

January:

A wedding (one of many)

February:

New friends, new music loves

March:

Festival of Colors!

April:

Sunshine, post Winter finals

May:

Vegas: First time wakeboarding!

July: (June is MIA, so this month gets two)

A best friend's wedding

Which entailed a trip to CA

August:

Graduation from BYU with a BA in Political Science.

September:

A new room, a new lifestyle.

October:

My birthday. A trip to the beach. A best friend.

November:

Thanksgiving dinner with good friends. And family.

December:

Holiday baking. Need I say more?