As per tradition . . . my 2008
For the last couple of years around this time, I review my year and note my highlights. . . sooo here we go!
+ Made really amazing new friends
+ Cut 6.5 inches off my hair.
- begged for it to grow back quickly. it's better now though. :)
+ Dyed my hair for the first time (just red streaks)
+ Drove for 3 days with my family to Tucson, Arizona
- Went to new states New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas (coolest rest stop ever)
+ Went to Graceland
+ Went to Loretta Lynn's ranch
+ Went hiking for the first time on Mount Lemon in Tucson
+ Saw my first quails on my street in Tucson
+ Encountered many lizards, snakes, and billions of Cacti in Arizona
+ Interned with my favorite children's pastors ever; Tim & Jenny
+ Went to Connecticut & Massachusetts for the first time ever.
+ Made amazing friends in Tucson that I'll probably never forget <3
+ Have had a crushing desire to move back to Tucson....
+ Started a prank war on my hall - we pranked the RA at the time
+ A2RA on my floor at my college.
+ Saw Macbeth on Broadway with fun people :)
+ Taught in Prims class
+ Was the director for VBS in Tucson
+ Went to Sedona and saw incredible scenery
+ Went to Church of the Rock
+ Went to Tombstone!
+ Saw my first ever water buffalo!
+ Cleaned my room with Kristy
- Seriously this was an event. It took 4 hours and over a dozen trash bags. . . It was bad. . .
+ Went to my cousin's wedding!
+ Went to the Jim Henson exhibit at the Smithsonian. It was glorious.
+ Flew by myself for the first time ever.
- Flew to my layover then to California; same on the way back
+ Experienced In N Out Burger
+ Experienced It's A Grind coffee house
+ Watched my mum complete her first ever half-marathon!
+ Shot a gun for the first time! (a .9 and a .22)
+ Am the RA for my floor! :D
+ Made even more amazing friends
+ Went apple picking for the first time ever! (twice)!
+ Was the homecoming queen at school. (who would've guessed?!?!)
+ Went to Creation Tour
- Was wished happy birthday by the leader of Pillar
- Met Pillar
+ Started making and selling jewelry!!
+ Went to the Melting Pot for the first time ever.
+ Had a weird, WEIRD date. . . (Tactical Vest Guy)
- He had a nice personality. . .
+ Went to Dave N Busters for the first time. It was amazing
I think that's about my year. It was pretty cool.