2012 highlights

I surprised myself when I recently took a look back at my 2011 year in review which I encourage you to check out here before seeing my list of accomplished goals, travels, and adventures of 2012. Where I do feel like I did a lot this year which I am proud of but I want to continue to improve in every area of my life. I do not have a lot of LIFE LIST items that I anticipate completing this year, since I have such a wide variety of interests and some MAJOR goals I am working on- it dawned on me to stop stressing out about it and in every area-JUST IMPROVE. One step forward is better than going backwards or not moving at all. I will post my 2013 goals towards the end of the month. I'm actually trying to finish up writing about all my adventures in 2012 before I start anything new! I breezed over a few of my post from this year...I cannot believe how much I PERSONALLY currently disagree with some of the things I said and things I regret doing because they took me away from my daughter. Thank God for the delete button, I left some things as is because I like to see how much I've changed and grown.

Here's what I was up to in 2012, click on the links (in blue) to read about each of my highlights from the year, the ones in black I haven't had a chance to write about yet but I'm trying to finish them up before the end of January! These were the biggest, best, and most significant things that happened this year. It was a busy one! You can click HERE to see some of my favorite photos from the year.

1.  Began living a life towards obtaining optimal health through 'Juicing'
2. My sister and I took a quick trip to Maine
3. I found and bought a giant lobster I've been wanting for 7 years
4. I saw a psychic for the first time
5. I had the perfect Valentine while my husband was out of town 
6. I became CPR certified
7. I spent St Patricks Day with my dear friend Shannon 
8. I had my first physical which is astounding considering what a neurotic nut I am
9. My 1 year old daughter and I started taking Hula Dance Classes 
10. During a routine exam my Dr ruptured a cyst - it was painful and expensive 
11. We celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary 
12. I got an iphone-it changed my life
13. I got my first flamenco shawl
14. Enjoyed a very fun Easter 
15. A literary agent requested my book proposal 
16. Z and I met 4 Brazilians who have become a huge part of our lives
17. We bought a house 
18. I had the most amazing Mother's Day 
19. My daughter and I danced in a Hula Recital
20. I turned 29
21. My daughter started saying 'I love you' 
22. I finally made the difficult decision to get braces to fix my teeth 
23. We got a kitten at our 4th of July parade 
24. We celebrated the fourth of July with the Brazilians 
25. I finally bought a very nice piece of furniture...only for it to sit in the office for the next six months
26. I took my daughter to meet up with my Aunt in Pittsburgh 
27. We joined my husband in Philadelphia
28. We visited Valley Forge for the first time 
29. Toured the house of Betsy Ross 
30. We took a carriage ride through Philadelphia 
31. I took Z to Sesame Place in Pennsylvania...twice
32. On our ride home from our first trip to Pennsylvania, we stopped at the famous Haines Shoe House
33. We went to Gettysburg 
34. We fell in love with our neighbors-they are all so amazing and helpful 
35. My bankruptcy sentence was finally over 
36. I met my 83 year Grandpa's new girlfriend 
37. I did my very first solo wedding 
38. We started redoing one of our bathrooms 
39. I got my first Translation Job
40. I fell head over heels in love with my house 
41. I reached a weight loss total of 100 pounds 
42. We went to Philadelphia...again 
43. I got my first 'media pass' 
44. We took a ride on the Strasburg Railroad
45. We spent an afternoon at an Alpaca Farm 
46. We took an an Amish Buggy Ride
47. We went to Valley Forge-for the second time this year 
48. We visited Sesame Place for their Halloween Spooktacular 
49. We visited my Aunt whilst out East 
50. A bonus visit from my Aunt coming to Michigan
51. My sweet little baby turned 2 years old 
52. We had a Sesame Street Themed Birthday Party for our daughter the week after her birthday
53. I started going back to church 
54. I got an ipod dock station...it's a pretty big deal
55.  My little sweetie went trick or treating for the first time on Halloween 
56. We booked a trip to Disney-for sometime in 2013
57. I had an MRI - that was pretty upsetting but made for a VERY thankful Thanksgiving 
58. We hosted Thanksgiving so the Brazilians could celebrate their first one in America 
59. I started going to flamenco practice with my step dad 
60. I went back to being blonde...I kind of think the red hair was the root of my problems 
61. The literary agent sent me an email saying she was interested in my book idea 
62. My daughter had her first 'big' Christmas
63. I talked to my brother for the first time in 3 years 
64. My best friend moved to Chile
65. I had the best New Years eve

What are some of the highlights from your year, what would they be?