Did you remember to say it?
We did.
My holiday break was a nice, low-key one, exactly what I had hoped for. I enjoyed a lot of rich food, mostly sweets, and a lot of time with my loved ones. Though I'm happy to start a fresh new year, I look back and reflect (how can one not?) at 2008. In my 32 years alive, it was definitely the best and most eventful so far.
We bought a house and moved into a fantastic family and dog-oriented neighborhood with a huge park and a dog park.
I married the man of my dreams, barefoot, on a beautiful day on an empty beach in the presence of 3 friends.
I jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet and got to free fall for 60 seconds and then enjoy a 10 minute parachute ride on a gorgeous day in May.
I got to spend a week alone with my new husband, swimming, and sipping tropical drinks in a pool while overlooking beautiful volcanic hills and ocean scenery in warm St. Lucia.
I watched the sea lions at Pier 39 for at least an hour and I ate fantastic fresh seafood with my oldest, bestest girlfriend.
Later, that September, I got to spend her 30th birthday with her and her new husband!
I became pregnant with our first child. I had no morning sickness and an easy, breezy first two trimesters.
On a sunny day in late June, I got to splash around with, and throw my squealing nieces and nephews in Lake Gaston.
I also got to jet ski!
Alongside my mother, I watched my sister win a gold medal in the Special Olympics for swimming.
I took my sister to her first concert.
I had dinner with my little brother in his first place (and boy, is it nice)!
I had the pleasure of tracking down and meeting two of my husbands oldest and dearest friends from when he was in the service, for his 30th birthday.
I got to watch my husband relive his youthful early 20s for 4 days :)
My family and friends had a healthy year, which as I get older, I've learned is a blessing in itself.
Though I had my share of flops , I enjoyed much success in my cooking and even learned that I like to bake a little too!
What more could a gal ask for, really?
I indeed found happy and I managed to keep it.
I wish everyone a great start to a truly happy new year.
4 comments:
Great post! I am so glad you found happy :) Best wishes for even more happiness to come your way!
Unfortunately my first words were: "Don't you guys know it's still nighttime!!!!" It was before 6am and I was tired...
I love your post and I am so happy to see you back from your well deserved blog break!
Thank you ladies! I missed the blog and all those I've met through blogging. It's good to be back. I wish you the best year possible!!!
You did find happy. You know, I accepted your friend request on FoodBuzz and linked to you based on that... what I mean is, your smile just *shines* and looks like it reaches far beyond your eyes. Not everyone conveys that type of sincere joy.
Congratulations on a beautiful year!
P.S. Sea Lions! Hee!
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