I am stealing this idea from my sister-in-law, Erin. This is a reflection on all that happened in my life in 2010. It was a busy year and I'm so blessed.
- Spent New Year's Eve in Chicago and stepped out on the Sky Ledge of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower).
- Attended my brother and sister-in-law's graduation (on time) from Palmer College of Chiropractic after a long plane delay and crazy route from Dayton to Atlanta to Davenport, Iowa.
- My good friend, Jen, had twin baby girls in the Spring.
- My good friend, Sarah, had a baby boy on my birthday - which I kept telling her would happen, but she wouldn't believe me.
- Finally went to the Columbus Zoo on one of the hottest days of the year. I loved every minute of it!
- A little grey and white kitten showed up at our front door. I took her in, named her Joon and she was adopted by my brother and is living the good life.
- Visited my brother in West Hollywood and attended the gay pride parade down Santa Monica Boulevard. The top 10 winners of American Idol stayed in a hotel across the street from my brother's apartment. Attended an LA Dodgers game and sat right behind home plate.
- Spent a week with by dear friend Carla and her son Jonas visiting from Germany while my car was broken down. It was the best week of ever and a blessing that my car broke down.
- Spent our 9-year anniversary in Chicago biking along the lake shore and attending a broadway musical.
- Went canoeing down the Little Miami River over Labor Day weekend for the second year in a row. We did not tip over this time. Totally canoe pros!
- Was a bridesmaid in my brother Paul's wedding on September 11 at the Rialto Square Theatre - a beautiful day!
- Rode in a real NASCAR car around Chicagoland Speedway at 130+ miles an hour - crazy!
- Received a visit from the Matthews girls. I miss them dearly.
- Took a new job. I wasn't even looking.
- The Bates family moved to the Dayton area from Kalamazoo, Michigan and we have become great friends. Their cats Sophie and Professor Albert rock, too.
- My baby brother, Robert, graduated from Michigan State University.
- Spent New Year's Eve with my parents and visited the Dayton Art Institute.
I know I'm forgetting things, but I must say it's been an exciting year. I look forward to what 2011 has to bring. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey.
