2009 in photos

2009 brought so many fantastic things. I am blessed to have the experiences I had, and to have been put on the journey I was on this past year.

At the beginning of the year, there was lots of time with new friends, and old friends.

In march we got a chance to go to the dinosaur exhibit!

Tony took me on a well-needed date to the ann arbor conservatory.

We got a new addition to the tank, rip frogwaard!

Fell in love with this little sweetheart all over again.

Found time to reflect and enjoy nature.

Got my favorite hair EVER.

April came and I got my motorcycle license!

Played with tare panda as much as possible. Rest in peace little one!

Bought my little scoot scoot!

In may I took a physical journey. Not knowing what I’d find but hoping it’d be good! Flew down to florida for a week of relaxation, meditation, and grounding. This was one of the best things I could have ever done for myself.

While I was there I reunited with an old friend,

met my spirit guide,

and ate some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!

Shortly after I got back I found out I had developed candida. From there on out my life would be changed forever! I had to drastically change my diets and my habits. Thankfully, red pepper deli was there to save me!

Took a trip to the zoo where I admitted I had a thing for cute animal butts!

Ended up in ohio with my family at cedar point for a weekend of fun!

And found myself in the metro times!

June came and I took some more alone time in nature.

Said goodbye to our favorite place, 5^th ave.

Started rekindling our romance at the fireworks.

And Played with baby frogs on our anniversary.

In july we finally got around to fixing up our kitchen.

Had some fun with kickball!

And Filled our month with picnics!

August was exciting! Got to see one of my favorite musicians perform for the second time! And got some inspiration as well.

Took a family trip to the zoo!

And played in the sprinkler on the hottest day of the year!

Celebrated my nephew’s 5^th birthday in an inflatable castle!

Regina spektor came in September

Celebrated my bff’s bday as well

Family bonding after drinks!

And a well needed trip to the beach!

And I discovered my love for yoga!!

Hanging in the nature

With my love

Landing that pose for the first time! (something I never thought I could do!)

Warming up at chilifest

My weekend of birthday celebrations!

And of course, Halloween!

In November we celebrated tony’s birthday

I got my tattoo finished

And I tried to make a pie (and failed!)

Made an incredible Thanksgiving dinner

and wished Hans a safe move, even though we were sad to see him go!

In December we put the tree up

Did some shopping

And tony built a shed!

Went home for Christmas

Got to play with our niece too!

Times got a bit rough for a while. Though out the entire year it was definitely a struggle. I lost my grandpa and miss him dearly. I quit taking my medication after horrible withdrawls, but haven't had issues since. My relationship almost ended but we came back stronger than ever.

All in all, it was a very good year!

so much has happened already

lately i've really been enjoying tony. more so than usual. not saying i dont normally enjoy him, but i feel so overwhelmed with love towards him. it's a wonderful feeling! he's been off work for a week and a half and we've had a lot of time to hang out. usually we dont have a whole lot of time together.

tony started/finished the bathroom project this week. there are a couple small things that need to be finished but nothing crazy. maybe i'll post photos later. i really, REALLY like the bathroom now. it was so boring and plain (all white) before. now it's fun and bright!

the other day i got a call from the co owner of yoga studio. i'd talked to eric thru email in the past (he's the owner) and steve called me the other day. so while we were talking i think i was nervous and before i know it he set up a meeting with me on friday at 8:30 am and then his class after at 9:45. i hung up the phone thinking, holy shit, i'm taking a yoga class. what the hell!?! i've been really anxious ever since. completely freaking out. i've never done anything like this before. i've always worked out in the privacy of my own home. i went to a gym once for a few months but it was all women and it was dead so there was usually like three of us there. never any more than that so you didn't worry about anyone else. this is an actual class, all right next to each other. so. nervous.

i've always had a complex with people watching me. i hate buffet's because i dont like people watching me pick what food i'm eating. even a line of food at a family function makes me nervous if people are right there. granted, that has changed a bit...but i still won't go pick out food unless tony is right there next to me. when i started doing hair i was so uncomfortable with knowing that people were watching me. i couldn't think about anything else. and of course those feelings are gone now that i know what i am doing and i am confident.

i just really hope that everything goes well, that i dont get so nervous that i shake and can't hold the poses, or fart, or don't do something properly. this is what goes through my head. i just want everything to be perfect!

in other exciting news, t and i are going to nyc! a month or so ago i found out that tim burton had an exhibit until april and i've been trying to come up with a way to go. forget all the details, we figured it out and are going! staying in a hostel (which i'm excited about) eating great vegan food! i can not wait!! we haven't been back since out honeymoon two and a half years ago. should be amazing!

here's to looking forward to 2010!! this is the year of making it happen! :)