Because it's New Years Day...

2009 was good to me, overall, and I'm hoping 2010 will continue in the same vein. Kirsten & I were talking tonight about our accomplishments this year, and I wanted to write mine down. It occured to me upon coming to my blog to do so that I really already have recorded them, but this will be my Year in Review.



2009

January - I made some big decisions about what I wanted in my life and how to go about reaching those goals and desires. After grappling with several philosophical questions the year before, I decided I was ready to take things on in a proactive way & work to make my life what I wanted it to be.



February - a tough month academically. I took some hefty classes my last semester, and things started getting to the nitty gritty in February. That took up the majority of my energy. I also started a regular weekly babysitting job with a precious, busy three year-old boy in Germantown.



March - I turned 27 with a roller skating party! I also explored parts of Memphis that I had not experienced in my 4-1/2 years there...seeing the National Civil Rights Museum, the Peabody Ducks, the Pink Palace Museum, and other sights. And I painted and decorated my bedroom.



April - My digital camera came in the mail! I started working on improving my photography skills again, and started my other blog.



May - One word: GRADUATION!!

I also said goodbye to a very dear friend. She moved on to the next life, leaving much love and memories among the people who knew her.



June - Lots of working, planning for a move, and playing with friends.



July - More playing, working, and planning.



August - I moved to Mesa!!!



September - Worked at Anasazi Foundation for a few weeks, and then looked for a job in childcare. Went to the Grand Canyon.



October - Became a nanny to three great kids! Went to the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta with Memphis friends.



November - CRUISE! Celebrated thanksgiving with old and new friends. Began a search for my ancestors and got interested in family history.



December - Went to Mexico. Received my Endowments in the Mesa Temple. Went to Oklahoma for Christmas and got caught in a blizzard, ended up spending Christmas Eve in a prison to wait it out the storm!

I had some great adventures with some great people this year. Here's to more in 2010!