2012 Recap

Well blogger buddies, it's the end of 2012

I don't know about you guys but this has been one rollercoaster of a year!

I'm looking forward to the new year and some tweaks to my life, but nothing major.

Rather than going through every single event I figure it would be easier to just mention big things from each month (if I can actually remember what went on)...don't want you all falling asleep and missing the countdown right? Right.

January:

I decided to really revamp my fitness and nutrition. I spent a lot of time making nutritional food and going to the gym.

February:

I had a lot of anxiety about my eating habits and being judged at the gym. I spent Valentine's Day with my (now ex) best friend and started dating my ex-boyfriend.

March:
I came to the realization that I had an eating disorder called orthorexia.

April:
I started coaching for my old high school cheerleading team.

May:
I adopted my adorable little furbaby Link! Best day of my life :) I went to Roaring Camp with my family and got to watch my darling niece and nephew enjoy the train ride.

June:
I got to spend my 21st birthday relaxing on the beach and enjoying a delicious dinner. I got to see my favorite Disney princess movie ever, Brave.

July:
I spent 4th of July at home making some yummy healthy food and calming my cat who hates fireworks. I went hiking for the first time. Went hiking again and got lost for 2.5 hours.

August:
My ex and I broke up and I fell into a deep depression, but thankfully was able to keep my head up and start getting help.

September:
I started my first semester back at college after a year off. I struggled at the gym after losing 15 pounds from not eating.

October:
I stopped going to the gym so I could focus on bringing my weight back up. I started dating my best friend of 6 years who is absolutely amazing. We took my niece to a zoo/park and had a blast. Michael and I went to Arizona to help my best friend move back.

November:
I started a running program with Michael because we decided to run a bunch of races next year. I got to vote for the first time!! Spent Thanksgiving with Michael and my family eating some delicious (and nutritious food). And decorated my house for Christmas.

December:
Finished my first semester with straight A's. Went to Disneyland with Michael's family and had a wonderful time (even though it was raining). Obviously enjoyed Christmas with Michael and his big family (and felt absolutely exhausted by the end).

This year had some ups and major downs, but I've made it through it all that much stronger. I'm looking forward to 2013 and all the new experiences that will come with it! Be safe on this last day of 2012 and enjoy bringing in the new year!

 Happy New Year!

The Happiest Place on Earth

A couple weeks ago Michael's family was generous enough to take me to Disneyland with them and I had a blast. We left super early Friday morning during which most of us were passed out in the backseat. The whole weekend it was cloudy and rainy, except for one day it was nice and sunny.

Obviously it was decorated with Christmas decorations...

We rode lots of rides and I even got to meet my favorite princess

Michael and I made sure to pack food with us so we weren't paying a buttload of money for food

Of course we bought food (mostly sweet stuff and popcorn)

We got to see World of Color and the fireworks display, both very gorgeous and I highly recommend you go see. We even got snowed on!

It was a wonderful trip to relax after finals and before the hectic Christmas shopping. Thanks so much to Michael's parents!

I Am Alive!

I promise I'm actually alive!

It's been crazy busy around here between finals and then finishing Christmas shopping and then of course there was Christmas.

I'll try to summarize everything without causing your brain to overload.

I finished the semester at college with some pretty kickass grades

It was definitely exhausting, but at least it's over.

The week before Christmas included lots of baking:

Michael, his family, and I went to see this drive-through Christmas lights display

We went to Disneyland, but that'll be a whole other post

 

My sister, niece, and nephew came up to visit us

My nephew Gavin bonded with Michael over Toy Story action figures

And then he became absolutely enthralled with Michael's hat

Lexi was practically attached to my dad the whole time

Christmas Eve consisted of watching Christmas movies all day with my parents and Michael.

Michael and I made a delicious tomato soup by Jenn at Peas and Crayons

And our delicious dinner made by my awesome mom

Ham with roasted sweet potatoes

And of course even though I'm 21 I still leave out a cookie, carrots, and cheese for Santa

 

Christmas morning I woke up at 4 AM and I waited for about an hour and a half for my dad to finally wake up. Once my mom woke up we opened presents and then had cinnamon rolls. I went over to Michael's for Christmas with his family and spent practically the whole day making a huge dinner

Michael got an iPad and was having fun taking pictures

Obviously I take wonderful pictures

I had a great Christmas with some great people though extremely exhausting.

I'll be back with a post on my Disneyland trip.

M.I.A. Blogger

This will be short and sweet since time is precious around here.

I haven't forgotten my blog and everyone else out there, but finals week is next week and my teachers are piling me with essays like crazy.

So I'm going to go hermit myself and won't have time for writing any posts.

And in one week and one day, this will be me