This year, I...
-lived in Europe for more than half the year (7 months)
-travelled from Denver to L.A. and back in one day (for the 3rd time)
-celebrated my grandma's 75th birthday with a family cruise in the Caribbean
-was called a "youngin'" on that very same cruise
-camped, hiked, and rafted in Buena Vista, Colorado
-explored new places in France including Toulouse, Carcasonne, Argeles, and Prades
-enjoyed hot springs in the snow
-skied in the Pyrenees
-spent an overnight at JFK airport
-hosted a Thanksgiving celebration with 25 people
-said goodbye to my life in Perpignan, and then came back for a second year of teaching English
-squelched through the mud at Muckfest
-ate some Kansas City BBQ
-partied in Denver with my best friend (since 1st grade)
-enjoyed fireworks, a concert, and movies with loved ones at Red Rocks (my favorite place on earth as of yet)
-explored Iceland solo
-had an exciting family visit in France
-was whisked off to Paris for a touristy, artsy, foodie, and romantic getaway
-tried the most amazing duck of my life
-received the cutest drawings and notes from my French elementary students
-hosted a special guest for the summer in Colorado
-met new life-long friends
-laughed until my belly hurt
Thank you to everyone who took part in, supported, encouraged, or otherwise made my many wonderful adventures possible. I'm looking forward to another great year. It's hard to say what exactly will be in store for me, but I am sure it'll be great!
My best wishes go out to everyone for a very Happy New Year 2015! Bonne Année!
