Where has this year gone right? I feel that I always say that every year. But it is true. I can't believe I'll be 26 this coming year. SHIT! 4 years away from being 30 and what have I done with my life? Well I guess in order to remind myself I have to write it down. Many things have happened and I guess I have learned a lot this year. I've had some of the best bonding experiences in my life. I'll start with the beginning of this year.
I went to Seattle & Vancouver with some of my favorite people. Rosanna, Christine, and Kayla. I haven't had a massive hangover since then. The cities were beautiful and the trip was one of the best in my life. I had Poutine (pictured above), I had a lot of alcohol, many laughs, drove in another country for the first time, and learned to appreciate the over 21 drinking rule here in the states.... having a bunch of 19 year olds at bars is really annoying. But one of the best things I got from this trip was 3 of the bestest friends ever! I know cheesy but that is true. I can't imagine my life without these girls who have taught me a lot. I can safely say they are family too me.
Speaking of friends, I think this was the year where I realized the value of the friendships I have. I have a friend far away and I think out of all the years we have known each other, this was the year where we got to know each other better. Because of him I have learned a lot about myself. Plus he is an amazing photographer! I don't want to sound weird or cheesy so that is as much as i'll say. :)
(Hope you don't mind me sharing your Flickr.)
This year we got to move too a new house. After losing our house of 17 years last year, it was nice to go back to our old neighborhood. It felt like home again. Won't say much about this since it still brings me to tears. But it is nice to be back in the hood.
This year I finally graduated! I can now safely say I have a film degree. I have always wanted to do film as long as I can remember. Except for that time when I was 6 and I really wanted to be a lawyer, go figure, I was a weird kid. But after spending so much time studying film and working in the industry, I grew to wonder if I will always want a career in film. And the answer for now is... I want it but maybe not forever. There are so many career opportunities in life, why settle for one field? Who knows at this point, if it is meant to be sure i'll take it. I interned at New Line Cinema and Paramount Pictures this year. I had the opportunity to experience a movie premiere, press junkets, script writing, met Marky Mark, Batman & The Dude. I really got to know myself career wise. I have always been a career oriented person, but now I know that is not my number 1 priority. Not yet. I am still too young too settle for a full time job, especially when there is a world to see! With that in mind, this year I went to NYC!
NYC was pure awesonemess... such an amazing city. Through out my life I always heard about how amazing this city was and I just brushed it off. I am a Californian, so of course I had my judgement about NYC. I would love to live there. But with them dealing with a blizzard, I might want to stay in sunny L.A. (well most of the time sunny, I know it's been cold!) Still I wouldn't mind living in NYC and taking a stroll down Central Park. Thanks Laura for going with me
Of course how can I forget to mention DANISH BALLS! For the first time in my life I had Danish Balls.. well I guess the proper name for it aebleskiver. If you have never had these, you have too. I wish I knew how to make these. Most of you that know me, know that i've spent most of the year talking about Danish Balls.. calling it that has been very humorous and has caused many questions. But I hope most of you know I am talking about food!
I did pick up photography and completed my first script this year. I am hoping to get better at both. This coming year and with that in mind, what do I want this coming year.
Well a new job would be nice, but here is to hoping for it. I am looking forward to a lot this year. Traveling, photography, writing, working, living my life. I know the New Year is a few hours away and the thought of it is exciting (especially as cops and a helicopter fly over my house, some ass tried stealing my neighbors car, can't get more exciting than this!). I guess for many of us a new year is a fresh start and for some another year. Depends on how you see it. The whole point is... it is new. A new chance to do something, to push yourself, to look forward too something new, to aspire to do new things, to make plans. I know all that is on my list. I am hoping for many new and exciting adventures. Hopefully all good things come too all of you. And with that in mind. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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