Quirks Quandaries: New Years

Wow! The new year is here. Where did the time go? Looking back I want to talk about the events in my life for 2010--the few that I can remember. January 2010 marked the 6 month mark of my being back in the small town I grew up in. I started an EMT class with my Dad and worked and went to school as if my life on depended it. I worked on mending my broken heart and trying to remain grateful and optimistic. I spent Valentines Day with one of my best friends and we got lost going to the Timpanogos Temple--GPS wouldn't find it! For Presidents Day I did a crazy trip with my family to Goblin Valley--NOTE: DO NOT GO IN FREEZING WEATHER. In March I went to Disneyland with 2 of my best friends! It was phenomenal! I love that place! Should go back soon. After that I went to the homecoming for the missionary I waited for. Then there was the trip to arches--the weather was almost nice that time at least. In April my EMT class was done (which was a huge relief), I ran into Eric (the missionary) and I moved out of my family's house to my own apartment. Eric and I started dating--he went to Europe--and I decided to apply for a Masters Program. I was accepted, officially into the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy Program and started that in May.Whew busy. I passed the certification process for me to be a Certified EMT--which, is quite an improvement from panic attacks at flashing lights and sirens to the cause of them. I don't run with an ambulance--the possibility of panic attacks is not worth it again, but the class was a huge step in the process for me. My little brother graduated from High School in May as well--*sob* I can't believe he is growing up. The first of June, Eric and I broke up. (For the final time.) I was, once again, heartbroken. But continue to recognize it as an amazing experience. Throughout the summer I began a projecting frenzy--I started to find crafter blogs. (Which is a bad idea, because then I begin to think that maybe I can do those things too.) My best friend got engaged in June and I worked and went to school. I turned 21 in July, bought a sewing machine and helped my other, already engaged, best friend with preparations for her wedding. She got married in August (finally--it was tons of work but amazing), I officially finished my first semester in a graduate program--did rather well too. Then started another. And I started getting a social life! *gasp* I met the most amazing girls and gained a group of friends to spend time with. It was an answer to my prayers. I started an institute class (amazing!) and finally realized that the secret to life is to be happy-no matter what. And I started to consider buying a house--which was freaky and scary and insane to even consider. I didn't really want to, and even more, I was scared. But through some undeniable promptings I knew it was the right thing to do. In September I found my house and started the process to buy it--LONG! I was set to close in October. October was a whirlwind of moving back home (supposed to be for only 2 weeks), me fixing up the [floor-less] bathrooms in my house so I could obtain the loan that I was set up for--my other best friend got married (perfect wedding!--her words) and then 3 days before I was set to close foreclosures throughout the nation froze up-- >.< (Insert angry me.) So I was destined to be with my family until December. I was able to go with my mom to the General Relief Society Broadcast in the Conference Center. Then at the end of October was Halloween (I love holidays--especially ones with themes--costumes and candy definitely help my love as well.) I also went on a date with a boy--and fell in love. Well, not right off but still, it happened rather quickly. And crazily. Pretty much he has swept me off my feet. Life has been a whirlwind ever since. November consisted of school and dating and trying to still maintain a social life (=epic fail), Thanksgiving (mmm....food), I met Weston's family and luckily the weather was great. December rolled along and I FINALLY got into my house! Yay moving. Went to the Christmas Devotional with Weston and my family. Finished school. Had a couple of crazy snow storms (ergh! Not snow!!) My little brother received his mission call. Weston and I figured Christmas between the two families.There was also a flurry amidst painting, my job changing, more snow and finally New Years. And that, folks, is 2010.

PICTURES OF 2010:

Goblin Valley with my Family February