2009. It wasn't fantastic, it wasn't horrible.
Highlights:
Being given a medication that dramatically improved how I feel on a daily basis after being diagnosed with a sleeping disorder, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
Feeling even more sure that my boyfriend is the one after seeing how he dealt with me as I was struggling for months on end with sleep deprivation and had a horrible allergic reaction to a medication. The love and care he showed me could only have come from someone who truly loves me.
Trying my hand at gardening.
A trip to New York City.
I started running and eating better and lost 15 pounds.
A trip to Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and Boston with my significant other.
I learned new things in the kitchen including how to make a rhubarb crisp, tilapia, christmas sugar cookies, and buckeyes.
In Pictures:
(click on thumbnails for larger versions)
January - Fleece backet I made for a friend who had a baby in March
February - Cupcakes I made for my boyfriend on Valentine's Day.
March - First signs of spring.
April - Easter Lily given to me by my boyfriend's parents as a get well gift.
May - Bleeding heart in the backyard.
June - Iris in the backyard.
July - View of Boston, MA from the 50th floor of the Prudential building.
August - At my parents house on the lake Where I like to spend a handful of summer weekends.
September - 31st birthday.
October - Fall foliage along the Erie Canal.
November - Friend's wedding cake.
December - Christmas tree.
At the end of each year I like to sum it all up in one short phrase. 2009 will be known as the year of the doctors appointments. There were more appointments than I could have ever imagined, but I am optimistic that is all behind me now. And I am looking forward to what new and exciting things 2010 has in store for me.
Happy New Year! I love your "year in pictures." That's a nice idea. I hope 2010 brings you far fewer doctor appointments and many more cupcakes and flowers.
Thanks, JD! I am glad you liked the little thumbnail pics. I didn't come up with the idea until this past week so I wasn't paying attention during the year to make sure I had a good pic for each month, but I will try to do better this year :) Happy New Year!!
Sounds like a good year to me -- especially the "given a medication that dramatically improved how I feel on a daily basis" part. Here's hoping you have an awesome 2010!
Love your year in pictures! Neat idea.
Thanks, Wil. Thanks, Debbie. I hope 2010 treats you well!