It's that time of year....the beginning! Which means it's time to take a look back on the year that just ended. I give you, the 4th Annual Year in Photos:
February-- I got really into my Five Things Fridays posts...like really into them. I should bring them back, maybs?
March-- I went to the Long Beach Flea Market with Greg, Amy, and Beatrice, and it rained! We had a blast though, and embraced the elements:
April-- April busy with school stuff, but I did make time for some crafty fun:
May-- My life began to change entirely beginning in May. Well, the end of April really. The relationship I was in ended, and The OC Gazette closed, so my job of two years and relationship of nearly three were suddenly over, and I had no idea what was ahead. Luckily, I had the time to do some traveling. I had an amazing time visiting my friends Ryan & Stephanie and their four boys in Wisconsin. There is something about Wisconsin that feeds my soul, and I feel at home and at peace there with them:
June-- June was a mix of emotions. My grandmother, my Nana, a hero of mine and a dear friend of mine, passed away at age 91. Prior to this, I got to see my friend Elaine in Chicago, and went on a quick trip to Palm Springs with some good friends:
July-- I spent a lot of time at the beach with Stefanie, Chelsea, and Amy, and occasionally my favorite little dude, Levi:
August-- Nicole and I went to the OC Fair (where the goats are always the main attraction for me):
September-- I celebrated my birthday, Blaire's birthday, and moved to the LA area and started a crazy new job:
October-- I visited Ryan & Stephanie and their four boys in Wisconsin again, and had one of the best times ever. We took a weekend trip to Washington Island and had a blast making bonfires and exploring the island.
November-- I did a shine** session with Shannon. It was a beautiful experience, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Shine** is a holistic portrait experience for women. You can read more about it here.
It was a year of restlessness, upheaval, grief, letting go, and letting new things take root. I'm just coming out of a four month long transitional period, and transitioning into a house with three girls in Eagle Rock. I'm excited and scared all at once to see what 2012 holds. One thing I know-- life is an adventure. Sometimes it's quiet, sometimes it's in your face (for good or bad), but either way, it's a beautiful, mysterious journey. It takes a lot of patience and faith to keep moving forward when you don't really know what's ahead or even what you want to be ahead, but there is peace in realizing that no one ever knows what's very far ahead, and it is freeing to let go and let whatever comes come. Meet it with a heart that is light and willing to be amused.
Happy 2012 to you. !
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2 comments:
Sounds like a great year to me, despite the ups and downs. But that's what life's all about, right? Excited to see what 2012 holds for you! xo
Kristina
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I love 5 Things Friday! You should definitely bring this feature back!
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