review |riˈvyoō|noun a retrospective survey or report on past events
It is that time of year again and I truly cannot believe it….2011 is coming to a close. It seemed to go by fast. Here is what I can remember as to what happened this past year…
*I spent an unusually frequent amount of time in the Bay Area…and I really enjoyed it!
*I stood in line with massive amounts of teenage girls to see the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn.
*I attended an International Food Faire…Baklava was my favorite.
*Girls Night on Location went camping and surfing.
*I continued my Wednesday beach walks with Noelle.
*Laser Hair Removal…Genius!
*My sisters and Aunt stayed with me in my little beach cottage.
*Poor Buster!
*Went to a Game Night Meet-Up group.
*My small town of Seal Beach experienced a fateful shooting that killed 8 people.
*I baked and cooked a little bit more this year.
*I realized throughout the whole year I needed a new computer…this hasn’t happened yet.
*For the first time in five years I turned on my television.
*Sheila and I became groupies of Ark Collective
*I went to the Melrose Flea Market…poshest flea market I’ve ever been to!
*I finally learned what a hipster was.
*Made rocket blasters with my nephews.
*Became addicted to Slurpees.
*Had school girl crushes on Ryan Gosling, Nate Shierholtz, and yes, Justin Bieber.
*Went brunette and cut my hair.
*Began having panic attacks while driving…I’m turning into my mother!
*Brooklyn Susan Zayac was born!
*Leo, Keiana, and Alicia also joined the world!
*My friend Sara got married…it was at her wedding that I had a Hallmark Institute of Photography reunion too.
*I nervously took the reins over and photographed a wing ceremony.
*My Aunt Peggy passed away.
*My friends and I painted by bedroom walls Pebble Grey.
*Represented my Giants love at Dodger Stadium and Petco Park all season long.
*Went horseback riding.
*Played in two charity kickball games, one for Men’s Health the other for the Special Olympics.
*Waited over 10 hours in the hospital waiting room for Vic to have her baby.
*Sat through over 14 innings of baseball only to leave right before Nate Shierholtz hit a home run to win the game…figures!
*My friends Eriko, Noelle, and Maryann are pregnant.
*I joined Weight Watchers and lost 9lbs.
*I wore a freakin bikini this summer.
*I went ice skating.
*I had weekly Skype sessions with my nieces and nephew.
*I became a tutor.
*I attended and can’t quite remember all the details to an 80’s party.
*I will attempt to stand on a surfboard tomorrow…..
*I ate lunch in a helicopter hanger on the rooftop of the LAPD building!
*Just now…right now I opened a video on my email from my nieces and nephews singing Happy Birthday to me…I feel so loved!
*Was one of 20+ people on Floatopia on 4th of July!
*Took some adventures with Shiela down the 101 Freeway.
*Grew some tomatoes.
*Took on a new photography project..to be continued.
*Got cold feet right before a balloon ride.
*Fell in love with the series Bones.
*Paid off my credit card debt.
*Saw Glee in concert, it sucked.
*Was privy to photos with the great Cindy Knull.
*Was introduced to quinoa, Etsy, Brave Girls Club, Footnote, West Elm and Pinterest.
*Attempted to sell my furniture.
*Began saving for a very big purchase!
*Enjoyed the Renaissance Faire for the first time…very interesting.
*Enjoyed my summer taking care of Frankie and Jack…a twosome I miss to this day!
*Cheered on and supported a family member
*Went to the dentist.
*Received a crap load of street sweeping tickets.
*Got bitten by a dog.
*Danced and had a date with a Ryan Gosling look-a-like.
*Got a flat tire.
*Trained and ultimately failed in completing the Giant Race 1/2 Marathon..next year for sure!
*Dinner with Elena and Katie S. was a blast (from the past)
*Hosted a tea party.
*Spent a vacation in the ER.
* K. Ma came to life.
*Got laid off from a job I worked at for 7 years.
*Had a lemonade stand with my nieces.
*Started writing.
*I took some photos of art for a new friend and new venture.
*Suffered a small bout of depression when I lost my job…small identity crisis!
*Got a new job working with a three awesome girls!
*Went to a museum and gallery opening
*Went apple picking.
*I made some crappy choices which led to the demise of a friendship of someone I was really close to…..rightfully so.
*I joined my neice and nephew in the ocean with all of our clothes on.
*One of my images ended up on a bottle as an advertisement for beer…sweet!
*I was supported by friends and family.
I lost a bit this year, a family member, a job, a few friendships, but in some of that turmoil I realized all that I have gained. I can cry with my cousin in her office one day and laugh over apple pie the next. I realized this year how strong and reliable my family is. I realized I have great friends who love me, want the best for me, and stand by me. I can’t ask for anything more. I hope everyone out there has a wonderful New Year…Keep growing!
As usual, I’m inspired by your words. You’re always so insightful. I admire that you take the time to reflect back on your year & learn from it….something I’m trying to do. And I absolutely agree…..our family is strong, reliable, & accepting…..amazing attributes. Love you.
Awwww! I didn’t see this until just now. And I’m included in this list!!! Love to you. 🙂
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