So, here we are in 2011. I am a firm believer that you cannot know where you are headed until you reflect on where you have come from. Refelction is something that I am trying to get better about since I tend to live day by day and not really consider the past so I'm trying to get in the habit of reflecting on where I have been so I can change my future.
2010 was full of fun and laughter and a few rough spots. The year started out with mine and Nick's 1 year anniversary which we spent at home together. Also in this time frame, my best friend left to Guam with her family. It was a very sad time but we made it through. Skype is an absolute blessing because we could video chat with each other for FREE!! The next few months progressed with working and school. In May, Nick met my parents for the very first time. I was awarded my CCAF in Electronic Systems Technology and my parents came up for the ceremony. During the time they were here we were able to get my Aunt and my Mom together for Mother's Day! It was awesome, we spent the day in Seattle and on my cousin's boat. In June, Nick and I went to Montana for his brothers high school graduation where I got to meet his family for the very first time. It was a wonderful two weeks and I have fallen in love with Montana. In July, Nick's parent's came to Washington and we were able to spend a wonderful few days with them. We went on the Tillicum Dinner Cruise and had an awesome time. Seattle is so beautiful at sunset, but boy was the ride cold.
In June my best friend decided that she would leave Guam and her husband. She and her two sons (my God sons) came to stay with Nick and I. It was a very long road, and it wasn't without our ups and downs but I didn't offer my home up for me, I did it to help out my best friend in her time of need. We have come out from that time and we are stronger than ever. You couldn't have picked two people more opposite to be best friends. In October she moved out and moved on.
In November, Nick and I traveled to Texas to spend Thanksgiving with my family. During the week we were there, Nick got my dad's permission to marry me. We also hit record breaking warm weather while we were there. Let's just say that the two Northerners weren't able to handle the San Antonio heat. We had a great time and loved the time we spent with my family. The year finished out with Christmas and New Years. We spent Christmas eve with some of my extended family. Christmas day was filled with presents and relaxation. We had a great time spending our days off together. We spent New Year's eve with our friends the Albers.
Overall, we had a great year with some trying times but we came out of the struggle tougher than before. Nick and I know that through anything we can tackle whatever struggles or troubles come our way. Happy New year, we hope that your year is filled with much joy and happiness.
