2011

I spend my New Years Eve with a great friend. We were going to hit up the institute dance but I had to pick a friend up from the airport first so we got to the party at 1130. We danced a little and watched the ball drop in the 5 degree weather then we headed to her house of out traditional dance party in her front room. It was not as lively as past years but it was just fun to be with her. When I got home I decided to write in my journal before I went to bed.
As I wrote in my journal I was reminded of my feelings at this time last year. On New Years day 2010 my exact words were I cannot wait for this year to be over. I remember as I said those words it hurt but it was how I felt. I knew most of what lay ahead for me in the coming year and there was little I was excited about. Lets recap what I knew the year would hold....

Singles Cruise... Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize, Honduras... This was probably the one thing I was excited for. I got to spend an amazing week with all my besties.

Next I knew I would be studying away. Jumping through hoops to reach my goal of earning a Bachelors Degree. Though I knew I wanted to finish school I had learned I was not good at it and would therefore struggle for a year trying to stay focused and interested. Though I dreaded the year because of school. I made it through and I have earned my Bachelors Degree in Nursing!!

I knew the year would be a struggle as I worked on getting over relationships past. I set our to go on one date a month. Some might say that is not very much. But these days that is a lot. This was one date a month that I made an honest effort in making the date happen. Yes I had to ask guys out. I will admit I did not live up to my goal...but I did have some fun dates, 7 to be exact...All of which included the bowling. Well most of them did.

All year I said I will make dating and marriage my focus once I am done with school. Now that I am done with school and have to live up to what I said I think I want to get a Doctorate in Nursing. What do you think?

Those are the few things I knew were in store for me. I will admit they were not all bad things I think I just let the school rule my year and that was scary.

So here are some things I did not know my year would entail...

In March my Grandpa passed away. He was not my Grandfather by blood but he was by love. What an amazing man who gave so much for my family. I love him so much and miss him so much more.

One Legendary Aquafina Modeling Shoot...Courtesy of Carnival Glory and White Heat.

One Engagement to Fabio Alves

The best April Fools joke ever. My dear friend Emily took pictures of 6 couples I paired up and she created wedding announcements and we mailed them to our Bishop. He of course saw right through it but loved it. He loved it so much that he threw an engagement party for the twelve of us. There were games, cake and presents. It was legen... wait for it... dary!

One great camping trip with the girls!

On this trip we created a musical called "I am so glad Helen brought Ice" here is a little taste of it.

Sorry I can not turn it around.




Two great visits from my Arizona Bestie. Stephanie game to visit in August and then again on Christmas Day. I love her visits.

One great Thanksgiving. It was wonderful to return to Arizona. Our Thanksgiving turned into Christmas as we exchanged gifts because Monica and I would not he home for Christmas. As we were dreaming of a white Christmas that ended up not so white.
Christmas Eve was spent with some friends. We celebrated by sharing our traditions. My favorite was the pajamas we all ended up in.

It ended up being a pretty great year despite my fears in the beginning. So back to my journal as I thought of my feeling at the beginning of last year I was excited as I looked forward to 2011. All I know of 2011 is I will be taking a trip to Hawaii other than that the year is a mystery. I remain hopeful. The unknown ahead is full of exciting possibilities. I welcome the year 2011.