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Year in review

Incase you forgot, it's New Year's Eve! I honestly can't believe it. I was so glad to have this blog to go through, to have a quick recap of the year! Just thought I'd do a post about this last year as well, as it's last hours go ticking by. P.S. Most of these are blog posts if you dig hard enough for them. 

January- Realized I would never be satisfied figuring out physics problems like the rest of my class. Celebrated Sammy and I's one year anniversary. Started reading a book a week.

February- Played a sweet sixteen with the band. Got to use an awesome head mic! 


Got spoiled on Valentines Day 


March- Rediscovered blogging. Went to Boulder for the first time. Had first college scholarship interview. Teacher appreciation dinner. Purchased a fanny pack. 

Only in Boulder

April- smashed a cake with my fist. Played a prank on my physics teacher. Discovered my love of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Wore said fanny pack bought in March to prom. Found out I had a stalker.


May- Fell in love with A Brave New World. Took my AP Calc and Physics tests, passed em! Went to the aquarium. Graduated. 


June- Started job at Victoria's Secret. Took Sammy to see the temple. Scrolled the dating sites looking for the perfect roommate. 

July- Went to a wedding. Quit job at Victoria's Secret and started at campus bookstore. Gave the singles ward a second try. Saw Singing in the Rain in the big screen. 

August- Moved into dorm. Met roommates. Made friends. Started college. Had an encounter with bed bugs. Became extremely grateful for my bike. 


September- had a hard first few weeks. Adjusted. Surprise visit to Utah. Went kitten hunting. Turned a prime number and had an awesome birthday. MET THE LEAD SINGER OF IMAGINE DRAGONS.



October- was overwhelmed when mission age was changed to 19. Sammy told his parents he wanted to convert. Hence began the toughest month of our relationship. Lots of tears. Made it through. 

November- voted. discovered the awesomeness that is black friday shopping. Helped introduce LOTR with my roommates who have never seen it before. Saw Breaking Dawn Part 2. Was very grateful.

December- dyed my hair blue. was disturbed by fashion industry. went to Utah. Got through first finals week. Ended up passing all my classes. Christmas. Went to Utah once again.

And now, here I am. New Years Eve. I can't wait to see what 2013 has to bring. Especially since it ends in a prime number, and boy I love me my prime numbers.







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