As much as I like to set goals for the New Year...I find it equally important to reflect on where you've been, who you've been with and the things you've done in the past year. 2009 was pretty monumental in the life of me. Sooo...I thought I'd document it with some of my favorite memories...and pictures! Cheers to closing out a rockin' year!
January:
Oh January...you were so long ago. I don't really recall all of your fun happenings. But if there's one thing I'm sure of... There were fun happenings!! And even if there were none, the other 11 months in 2009 make up for it! Hands down!
February:
You know you're in trouble when you hit up Vegas with two of your favorite people!! Fun times were had in early February, when Holly, Liza and I decided we needed to do a mid-year get together. Ahhh... Vegas. 
Holly, Liza and I at the Wynn for some yummy steak and champagne!
Dustin and I on our Sake Bomb Night!
Holly, Liza and I at the Wynn for some yummy steak and champagne!The weekend after Vegas, I journeyed north for our annual ski/board trip to Mammoth. I love Mammoth!! 
Ashley and I trying to warm up...by eating COLD food.
Dustin and I on our Sake Bomb Night! March:
After so much anticipation, I finally turned 30!! I might be the only one ever to be super stoked on turning 30...but I was. I feel like a real grownsed up now!! In celebration I invited all of my closest friends to join me at the Wine Lab in Newport Beach!
Lauren helping me celebrate...and feeding me copious amounts of wine!April:
Visiting 3 new states was on my list of things to do in 2009. I started that out by visiting Utah for some end-of-season skiing with Ashley and Mike! Despite the snow being not so stellar...it was a fun, fun trip!!
Ashley and I playing in Park City!!
May:
After months of training for the San Diego Marathon, I suffered a sidelining stress fracture in my right tibia. Though, completely and totally devastated to be making it that far in my training, and not running the marathon -- I was excited to be able to cheer on some of my friends...and get to experience a marathon from the other side. It was just as amazing...and just as emotional.
Then there was the return to the Midwest to soak up some Chicago sunshine, spend some time with Liza, Maria and Aubrey!! After Chicago I journeyed north to the Mitten State to spend some quality time with the people I love!!
After months of training for the San Diego Marathon, I suffered a sidelining stress fracture in my right tibia. Though, completely and totally devastated to be making it that far in my training, and not running the marathon -- I was excited to be able to cheer on some of my friends...and get to experience a marathon from the other side. It was just as amazing...and just as emotional.
Then there was the return to the Midwest to soak up some Chicago sunshine, spend some time with Liza, Maria and Aubrey!! After Chicago I journeyed north to the Mitten State to spend some quality time with the people I love!!Da Bean!!
Me and my totally rad cousins!!
June:
Birthdays, beach, and other shenanigans filled the first month of summer!
Birthdays, beach, and other shenanigans filled the first month of summer!
Liana Invasion 2009!!
Kerensa and I celebrating Jen's 30th!!
Kerensa, Jen, Lauren and I -- Celebrating Lauren's 30th!
July:
I spent the Forth in Bozeman, Montana with Pat and Andrew. Rodeos, fireworks, bbqs and drinks at the Elks Club. All surrounded by the beauty of Montana!! p.s. this is my second state
A Montana sunset!
The view from Pat's deck. Ahhh...
August:
Sad times as I say goodbye to my friends and family at RMRG. Happy times as I begin to launch a business. Big thanks to all the friends that were a part of that endeavor...from the website, to the logo, to the logistics...to the support. I couldn't have done it without you!
Sad times as I say goodbye to my friends and family at RMRG. Happy times as I begin to launch a business. Big thanks to all the friends that were a part of that endeavor...from the website, to the logo, to the logistics...to the support. I couldn't have done it without you!
September:
Yes, this entire month can best be described as the month of Dave Matthews concerts. It all started at the Gorge for our annual trip to Washington. After that, it was two nights at The Greek in LA, followed by my very first 2nd row seats at Chula Vista. This was by far my favorite show...since I got my very own drumstick from Carter!! Holla! And then there was Irvine. And then the Ellen Show taping!
Holly, Liza and I at the Gorge...for our favorite weekend of the YEAR!!
Second row center looks like this! Chula Vista!
Ellen taping. Arrive at 9:50, DMB takes the stage at 3:30pm. But it was worth it to be this close!!
October:
On the advice of some wise friends, I decided NOT to renew my lease...and to take some time to travel and build my business. First stop, Chicago and Michigan. It was amazing to spend so much quality time with my best friend, her girls and my family. I even had time to visit Ann Arbor and the Big House. Sadly, the boys didn't stand a chance against Penn State.
October:
On the advice of some wise friends, I decided NOT to renew my lease...and to take some time to travel and build my business. First stop, Chicago and Michigan. It was amazing to spend so much quality time with my best friend, her girls and my family. I even had time to visit Ann Arbor and the Big House. Sadly, the boys didn't stand a chance against Penn State.
Aubrey and I -- in the glass box which hovers above Chicago on the 104th floor of the Sears Tower!
Two of my favorite girls - Kamilah and Jazzy
My cousins are a little crazy. And this is why we're family!
Fall in Ann Arbor can't be beat. Especially with Sarah!!
November:
South....Africa. What an amazing opportunity and experience. Big thanks to Chase for the invite. And TJ for hosting. And to the rest of my travel buddies...I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share that time with!
November:
South....Africa. What an amazing opportunity and experience. Big thanks to Chase for the invite. And TJ for hosting. And to the rest of my travel buddies...I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share that time with!
The traveling crew on Boulder Beach!
Safari!!
December:
Austin for a week and a half with a random turned amazing friend. Liana is awesome and I'm so glad I could get to hang out with her!! And then it's Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds in Vegas. And then... New Mexico. (that will be state numero tres!)
(Pics coming soon!!)
All in all, an amazing year filled with great friends, growth, opportunities, frequent flier miles and memories. To those of you who have been a part of it...many, many thanks!! I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by some of the world's greatest people. And for that...I'm forever thankful! All the best to you in the New Year! Cheers to making 2010 even better than the 09 version!
I can't even describe with words how much I heart you! Not because I was mentioned in 2 of your 12 months, which I must say for a random friend turned awesome...is pretty awesome! I'm so glad that you have had such an adventurous year, you totally deserve it! Even I can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for you.
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