Thursday, January 7, 2010

Picking a word...

Inspired by Lacy, this year I have also decided to pick a word.


Out of all the words in the universe, it's hard to narrow one to strive for and focus on. I wanted something positive and upbeat, which ruled out my initial thoughts of determined and focused. I've been listening to the Soup Dragons "I'm Free" as part of my workout playlist and thought about using the word free. Free to live it up and be me. But, that seemed counterintuitive too since I'm sort of tired of this single thing.


So, after much thought and careful consideration, my word for 2010 is....


*drum roll please*


FUN!

I'm going to enjoy this year to its fullest potential. I'm going to quit taking life and myself (mostly myself) so seriously. I'm going to live in the moment and not take one for granted, no matter how mundane and simple that moment may be. When I feel down, I'm going to blare my music, sing at the top of my lungs and dance like a fool. I'm going to laugh at jokes that are barely funny and those that don't make any sense. I'm going to be silly and goofy and make a valid effort to be and have fun.




The short version to the story behind this picture...

A very dear lady in my church challenged me to wink at all the available guys on our mission trip - which totally cracked me up. This was me practicing - who wouldn't want to date me? Haha!

Friday, January 1, 2010

2009 in Pictures...the finale!



Christmas Eve Snow!



With A, R, and K by the fire - I promise there's a fire to my right!



With K and Cooper...K loves him so much it hurts (Cooper, that is!)

Hasta la vista 2009...Bring on 2010 and all the promise and potential that comes with new beginnings!
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2009 in Pictures...Part 3



Branson, MO - September



Halloween - anyone recognize those overalls?



Mavs Game -vs- the Rockets - they won! November 10, 2009



Pat Green - November 13 with my sister-in-law - awesome show and a great time!
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2009 in Pictures...Part 2




Taos, NM...my mom and I spent a long weekend at her friend's (and my adopted mom, haha!) house after our mission trip...it was gorgeous and a lot of fun!



At a chapel outside of Austin...I attended a wedding with a friend and they had stones like this throughout...they quoted various things, but I liked this one best.
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2009 In Pictures...Part 1



My Birthday @ Work



My first trip out of the country (and they didn't even stamp my passport!)



Disney on ice



Six Flags with my sister - we ended a great day with Joe's Crab Shack (she had a burger).
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