1.) imogen heap concert in SLC- we had a HECK of a time getting there (we had so much car trouble), but after over 8 hours of driving, we were still able to see temple square and enjoy the concert! it was SUCH an amazing experience, and was one of the best concerts i've ever been to. it was lovely to be reunited with katie and steff.
2.) 4th of july/new car-enough said. my dad came up and surprised me with his presence and ford focus, due to the disintegration and curse of its predecessor.
3.) photoshoot with roomies- i just love going back and looking at our cute pictures and seeing how we're all still pretty close.
4.) the long beach aqarium with darbie- this was one of the best days of my life, in one of my favorite places in the WORLD. the day was so beautiful, and i'm glad that i got to spend it withmy sister.
5.) the castro theater in SF- this theater was truly breathtaking, and it was only too fitting that i got to see a marilyn monroe movie there with my best friend in the whole wide world. ALSO: the mosque- it was so so neat to get to experience another culture morefully with those amazing people. thanks for that, laura!
6.) fishing- i'll never forget the rush we got from catching our first fish! thanks for touching the worms for me, laura kidd! =]
7.) spaghettii night- i think that this is when we really got to know the guys from #7. i can't remember ever laughing so hard! =] it's funny how different everyone looks already!
8.) halloween- looking back, i still can't believe that i had such a crazy costume, but i'm glad that i pulled it off. the haunted straw maze was a major accomplishment for me, and it really was a lot of fun!
9.) yellowstone- this was another example of another almost-perfect day. the natural beauty of yellowstone was breathtaking, and it was a great experience to experience nature first hand (up CLOSE, haahaha) and personal. i still say we almost got ran over by a buffalo stampede.
10.) mission inn with laura jean- i look forward to this every year. i think it's a mix between the love of all of the beautiful things, the dreams that lauraand i have for them, and the atmosphere of christmas in this beautiful antique store that get me every time.
11.) the dedication of the byui center- i wish i had taken pictures on my camera, but this was SUCH an amazing spiritual experience that i will appreciate forever.
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i've loved this christmas season so much. we had a super fun christmas party to end the semester. my family came up, and it's been a blast family-hopping with them to visit and play games with all the relatives. i went snow mobiling for the first time in my life, and it was WAY fun! i'm glad that i'm getting to spend more time with my cousins and relatives. i truly have never met kinder, sweet, selfless people in all my life. i'm so lucky! well, in a couple weeks, i'll be off to Utah for a few weeks to get my CNA certification. i plan to come back and work in IF full time until school starts, and then part time once school starts. i'm very excited, but a little nervous at the same time. this will indicate if i'll like nursing, so cross your fingers for me! can't wait to start guitar, one of the goals i have for myself this year. hopefully by this time next year i'm pro! =]
i wish you all a safe and happy happy new year's, everyone!
ps- sorry a lot of these pics are repeats!
Oh Jessica!! It has been a great year! Thanks for being my friend! Good luck with the CNA certification..it is quite the experience. Love you and see you in the Spring.
ReplyDeleteso i read all of this, and i have to say that i LOVED your list. i also loved that you thought of doing 11 highlights from the year!! :) looks like you had a fabulous one - lucky lucky girl!!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see you in a couple weeks!! <3