2011 Year in Review

January.

I began the year by turning 19 years old and ice skating my life away with the family.

February.

I fell in love... with blogging! Ha! I started this beautiful blog and I remember spending hours on it trying to figure out how to make it exactly the way I wanted it. 

March.

I discovered my love for cereal. My best friend from high school got his mission call and I knew that it was exactly where he was meant to go. I realized that if you love someone, you should tell them because you never know when it'll be too late. And I became obsessed with j.wride.. my drawing became their newest t-shirts.

 April.

I participated in TOMS "One Day Without Shoes" and discovered a new perspective on life.

 I went repelling for the first time.

 I hiked Angel's Landing and it felt like I had conquered the world.

And you know what else...? I was still in love.

May.

I went on a spontaneous Las Vegas trip with these beautiful ladies right before finals week.

Then I finished my first year of college down at SUU with my Associate of Science degree.

 I threw a (my first) Bridal Shower for my cousin and it was a success.

I said goodbye to this boy. That day changed my life forever. 

My heart was shattered.

 

I cried the hardest I'd ever cried before.

But on the bright side, I got a job as a softball scorekeeper for the summer.

June.

Big month. I ran for Miss Richfield and won third attendant.

 I was reminded why I love this boy.

 I traveled clear up to Tremonton, UT for my friend Hayden's farewell.

  And I also went on possibly the funnest/most adventurous hike of my life with my dad and brother. 

July.

I said goodbye to another one.

Decided to be spontaneous and kiss him. Ask me about it. It's a good story.

Spent a lot of time in Fishlake with the beloved family. Performed at the park in my crown and sash on the fourth of July. Was crafty and painted a tree on a wall for my mom. 

Saw a shooting star with that kid who has his arm around me it was an interesting experience. Two-day summer fling maybe? Now I look at shooting stars differently.

Went to Yuba a few times with friends. Got wrecked from being launched off a tube and now I don't like tubing. Aw... those hot summer days and lovely summer nights...

August.

Discovered Pinterest and became addicted. Went on a date with Luke Johnson. Redid Kambry's room and painted dandelions on her walls. Went to Lake Powell for my second time. Got really tan. Moved back to Cedar and started school again. 

Experienced having a random roommate but I love her to death.

Met the "Taco Boys" and became best friends with them. One of them was a boy that I would be dating for the next few months.

Became a part of SUUSA.

September.

Decided to run for Miss SUU. Didn't win anything, but all my family came down to support! It was awesome.

Received my first set of flowers from a boy. I started falling.

Became a true t-bird for the second time with that same boy. Made new friends. Learned to love again.

Went to Sand Hollow a couple times and cliff jumped a lot and loved every second of it.

October.

Had some crazy experiences with friends. Made pangea for the first time in our family room out of all of our bed mattresses. Dressed up as fairies for the Howl. 

Went to an apple orchard with my family.
Went up to Salt Lake and met KJ Cornia. 

Spent a weekend up to Fishlake with the taco boys and had a blast.

Fell harder and harder.

November.

Crushed. Became just friends. Discovered how loved I truly was and how many people cared about me. Discovered my true friends and how amazing they can be. Threw a party for Tiana's 20th birthday. Had an awesome photoshoot.

The first one out of my best friends from high school got married.

 

December.

Heard angels sing Silent Night. Was in the light parade. Finished my third semester down at SUU.  Got a camera for Christmas and I love it. Changed my major from Elementary Education to Family Life and Human Development with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Will it stay? Who knows. 

Applied to be an EFY counselor. Knitted a scarf for a friend. Wrote a review of my past year and realized that I used to be way better at blogging. Shoot. 

Now that the year is coming to an end, I'm about to turn twenty and start my fourth semester of college. If I am lucky, I just may get to graduate with my Bachelor's next spring! (2013) and then serve a mission.

But as of now, I gotta welcome in the new year! Thanks 2011 for all the magnificent memories and experiences. I have learned and grown so much and I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for me. 

 Love,

Kate