Another One Comes, Another One Goes

The end of yet another year. So much has happened. Things seen, places gone to, people met, stuff done, adventures had, emotions felt, tears, smiles, heartbreak, joy... it truly is amazing how much we can experience, learn, grow, and change in the course of one year. This year has honestly been one of the hardest years for me. It's been one of those years that I've really had to trust that God has me where I need to be, doing what I need to do and not try to do things on my own. I've had to learn to take one step at a time, forgive when it's the hardest, love others unconditionally, know when to push myself and when to rest, to let go and not take offense, to let people help me, to share my feelings, and most importantly I have learned to make God the center of my life. As hard as it's been, it has also been such a wonderful year in so many ways! Here's just a small sample of the many things that made this year so special and why I will always look back on it with the fondest of memories. (These are in no particular order)

• Went with my sister to see Bob Dylan play live
• Took a road trip to Nashville
• Went to New York (walked the Brooklyn Bridge, ate at amazing restaurants, explored Central Park, went to Time Square, biked through Manhattan, drank tons of coffee, sat in on a rehearsal for The American Ballet Theater, took a subway and taxi by myself...)
• Went ice skating for the first time
• Made 2 wedding cakes
• Went on countless bike rides 
• Saw Jimmy Eat World play live
• Danced a ton 
• Cooked/baked an endless amount
• Wrote many songs on the piano
• And SO much more!!!

That list could actually go on a lot longer but basically it all comes down to this... I am insanely blessed in so many ways! I don't deserve the things I have, the love that so many people show me, or God's grace. I have very much to be thankful for this year and so it's with a grateful and happy heart that I bid farewell to 2013 and welcome on this next year, this next season of life. May it be filled with more adventures, growth, and love!

                                       (Blurry picture but this is one from the Bob Dylan show)

                                       (From the the festival that Jimmy Eat World played at)

                                                                 (Pre show warm up)

                                      (One of many bike rides that I took with my brother)
                                                                             Cheers!