One of the best things to do at the beginning of a new year is to look over the gorgeous results of the last. I guess not all of them are gorgeous to everyone, but I am a firm believer that what we go through happens for a reason and when you look over your journal from the past year you kind of realize that.
Some of the best parts of 2008:
SPICE GIRLS CONCERT New owners at Gymboree APO The Ann Arbor Folk Fest Realizing that when something is lost, it might not actually be lost forever Longing for spring, and loving it when I got it Kimya Dawson Spirituality The Foo Fighters Concert KICKBALL Katy visiting and Norman’s Graduation Sectionals at EMU The Lakehouse Band Camp (ba-dah-dah!) CHIIIIIICAGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Sobbing my eyes out in Shannon’s car, and starting therapy because of it Realizing what some friendships mean as an adult Laura's Wedding OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Living through something really hard this summer and it opening up new doors MOVING OUT Twilight Making it through really hard times at the end of the year Broomball
The Gymboree Holiday Party Having an AMAZING Christmas This awesome break Hopes for a New Year!
Some things that need a little elaboration: OBAMA : Feeling moved to tears, filled with hope, and PRIDE. It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.
Yes we can to justice and equality.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can.
I'll never forget sitting on the basement floor at my parents on election night and crying tears of joy and hope.
FRIENDSHIPS:
Whether it be reconnecting with old friends
Making NEW friends
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person..
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. (that is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard) Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.
MAKING THINGS HAPPEN: CUDA CUDA CUDA CUDA CUDA BRRRRRRRRR ROCKY HORROR! PLEDGE CLASS FALL 08!
MOVING OUT: This has made things amazing for me. I have an amazing room mate who is a joy to live with, an adorable kitty cat, and a new found/rejuvinated respect and love for my family and my home.
This year has been one hell of a ride. I think 2008 was 2000 GREAT, but I'm very excited for 2009. So cheers to a new year, and another chance to get it right!!!!
[side note: there are many things that should have probably been included in here. these are just the ones that jumped to my mind, and i've cherished every moment, ever.]
Here's a little video of us getting ready to record, in my room. Doesn't it look sweet as a recording studio?
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This time, we recorded "Baby it's Cold Outside" and if I could figure out how to get the right html in here, I'd just have it on here. Check it out on the myspace though, add us, and let us know what you think! :)
We had such a blast at the Toledo Zoo's "Lights before Christmas" this year. They were sooo pretty as always, and you know us, we have fun where ever we go. :)
There's us driving down, serenaded by Shane's beautiful voice.
One of the best parts of the night was getting to see Emily and Mike! Sweet Baby James too! :) You can really see how pretty the lights are in this one.
Shane was trying to go back to the future in this one.
This is my favorite part! I love the dancing lights! Shane was pretty bummed that they didn't play Linus and Lucy. This was also a big shout out to Pooks who had to miss this this year. :(
We tried to find Santa but first we found trains (THOMAS!!!) and dinosaurs. It was warm and toasty in here. :)
We were leaving the very fun time. The very cold time, but fun time. :) We drove home and stopped by my parent's, then the boys went to Zorba's and I chilled for a bit. After that, we watched Eight Crazy Nights and laughed our asses off. Davey and I watched the Critic afterward, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make him watch the whole series. :)
I love my friends, and I love the Holiday season! :) I love any excuse to take special trips!!!!
I made this video the other night for my cousins who live in Arizona. This was post Steak and Shake with Marni and Chris, so obviously I could get out, and to tell you the truth the snow was way worse after it, but I wanted to show them what the snow in Michigan is actually like. I love that people in other states are so excited about seeing snow and we are so bitter towards it. Driving in it is awful and the cold is pretty gross right now, but sometimes I just stop and look and think...wow, how pretty is this. :)
