2011 Recap
Saturday, December 31, 2011
I swear that it seems like just about a month ago that I was writing the 2010 recap and about to head off to Bali. I quite honestly have no idea what happened to 2011...it went by so incredibly fast! From my point of view, it was a much more subdued year than 2010 which was a nice change. Just a few minor challenges along the way but where would we be without challenges to face?
I just re-read my 2010 recap blog and realized I didn't end up blogging much more than I did in 2011. I will say that I had every intention of doing so but just didn't get around to it. I will...once again...try very hard to blog more frequently. It is especially important since I'll be returning to the US at the end of February....date to be determined and more on that in another blog post...
Last year I shared a bunch of thoughts with you because I felt I had ended the year a little wiser. I'm not sure about the wiser thing this year but will gladly share more of my thoughts and reflections from what I learned in 2011...
- Sunshine after weeks of rain and gray skies can make your day...
- Laughing until you cry is still one of my favorite things to do and has got to be good for your health...
- Exploring new countries and places with Alan is a lot of fun...
- I still love going to the post office and receiving letters...
- Being at the NHL All-Star game was pretty amazing...
- Finding new places in Singapore has been fun and interesting...
- Almost being attacked by a black spitting cobra is actually a pretty cool story to tell...especially since it was an 'almost'...
- Having curly hair was fun while it lasted but am honestly just thrilled that I have hair...
- Catching up with old friends at my 20 year class reunion was a lot of fun...
- Being able to say 'I'm just going to Bali for the weekend' is a pretty cool thing to do...
- Peas are still the enemy...
- Being on the phone all of the time at work does not make me more productive...
- Being charitable and giving is one of the best feelings on earth...
- Having friends who 'schedule' time to talk with their friend who is half-way around the world are amazing...
- Being healthy and working out are good feelings...
- Beer Lao is probably the best Asian beer made...
- Spending a quiet evening at home is sometimes almost as good as an evening out laughing with friends and family...
- Duke still has amazing healthcare providers...and a kickass basketball team...
- Monsoon season is both good and bad..bad for all of the rain but good for the cooler temps and wind...
- Laundry is still the best chore...ever...
- Being there for a good friend is one of the best parts of a friendship...
- Starting the day with good coffee makes for a happier Kate...
- I have an amazing husband, great family, and wonderful friends!
I'll leave you with a photo recap from my 2011...
2 comments:
Looks like it was a good year. We enjoyed visiting you and can't say thank you enough for the good times we had there. Looking forward to having you back in the US.
I will be so glad to have my hockey gal pal back. We had a blast with you guys in Singers. Glad we got to experience that with you and Al. You guys are great people and we are so lucky to have meet you. Happy New Year my friend. We miss you!
Angie
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