End of the Year Review / New Year Resolutions

The end of an exciting year!

As I look back on the last year, I realize how much has changed! So much has happened that it's hard to comprehend, but all I did was the next right thing. One day at a time has been a huge motto for me this year. It has saved me multiple times from making rash decisions and going insane!

I want to recap what has happened in the year 2013.

February - Here Comes the Bride… My Aunt!
My Aunt Amy got married! I was one of the bridesmaids, the wedding was beautiful, and I enjoyed getting to see my aunt get married, and have all the family there to celebrate!

March - Tattoo Me
I got my first tattoo! A breast cancer ribbon in honor of all the women in my life, specifically my grandma. It was a scary experience, but the pain was minimal and I love it!

May - I did it!

I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Art with a focus in Visual Communications! One of the most exciting and proudest moments in my life. 

June - F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

I got to spend a weekend with some of my best friends! This picture is the only one I got, I love it though! 

California Lovin'

I got to spend a week in San Francisco, California! I spent a majority of the time on my own, travelling to all the spots I was told about. I stayed with my friend Laura, who was so gracious to let me room with her. Thanks Laura!

July - Keeping it Local

I've been fortunate enough to attend a majority of the 2nd Friday's here in Norman. They have reminded me to keep it local and that small businesses are better. I hope it keeps getting bigger and better!

Bountiful friendships

I've realized that I have some pretty great friends. There's nothing more fun than spending time goofing off and hanging out with good people. 

August - We moved!

Jose and I got a place on our own! It's been wonderful, I love living with him and having a cute little place that we can decorate and call it home. 

Who's that little puppy in the window?

We got the cutest, most adorable little pug ever! He's so smart and so stubborn. Pugs have so much personality they are almost like little humans. Chauncey will be 8 months old on January 1st!

Going to the fair!

I won 1st Place and Best in Show on my cobbler at the Oklahoma State Fair, along with 4 other ribbons. It was a wonderful experience and made me realize that I LOVE baking!

October - OU/TX 

A weekend full of fun and just enjoying a trip to Dallas to get away from it all!

Donyae and Alli sitting in a tree!

I got to see my former boss get married to her best friend! What an awesome time Irene and I had. It was a beautiful wedding! That night was too much fun!

November - We are family!

I got to see my family and spend a weekend with my dad, brother, and sister! It was so good to see them and just goof off and spend time together. 

December - Food Blogger Cookie Swap!

I got to partake in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! I got some awesome cookies and had fun making my own! 

She'll be coming around the mountain…

Jose, Chauncey, and I went to Colorado and enjoyed a week out at a cabin relaxing, hiking, and exploring the little towns around us. A good time was had by all!

Merry Christmas to me!

I got some great gifts for Christmas! Just some pictures of only a few things I got, but I love them all!

New Year's Resolutions

I'm sure this is what you've been waiting for. To read what I want to do in the new year. I really don't have too many resolutions but the ones I have a very important to me and I am going to try my best to achieve all of them, even if I don't succeed until December 31, 2014!

1. Be a nicer person - I'm tired of being negative, worrying, controlling, making rude comments, voicing my opinion when it's not asked. I was fortunate(?) to see what I would be like over Christmas break and I didn't like what I saw. It was quite upsetting. So my first goal is to change within. Be better to others, be nicer, be more understanding, be more patient, be more forgiving. 

2. Namaste - More yoga! I started yoga this past September and I love it. I hope to keep it up with a consitent 2 times a week. It helps heal my body and keeps me in tune with what's wrong and what's right. 

3. Last but not least... my #1 Resolution/Goal of the year 2014…

That's right: I want to open a bakery. 

I want to go ahead and thank everyone who has already been supportive of my idea. Keep an eye out on here and my Facebook for news throughout the year. If there is any way you want to support by giving advice, know about an empty business for lease, know about equipment for sale somewhere, etc. let me know. 

Just an FYI - If you're going to come up to me and tell me that this is hard to do: Thank you, I'm well aware of how much work my partners and I are going to have to put into opening a business. This is something I'm not going to mess up by living in a world of wishful thinking. It's a rational idea that I have already started to put into action and the wheels are already turning.