When it gets around December time, I am not only thinking about Christmas, and shopping, and decorating; I am also thinking about the year. The year that just happened. The year that is about to end. The year that will never be again. My boyfriend always tells me that I think too much, and he's right. But when it comes to this, I think it's a good thing! It's good to reflect back and think about all the grand things that happened to you in the wonderful year! Think about how much has happened to you, and how much you've changed. Remember the people that you've lost this year, and just think how lucky you are to be granted another year on this earth. Because if you don't do any of this, then your life is going to pass you by! At the end of the year I also like to make plans for the following year, but I will do that in another post. This post, I am going to reflect on the year that was 2012.
 | *I got to experience for the first time, celebrating a one year anniversary with someone. I got to experience so much love, laughter, and happiness this year with the love of my life. I have learned so much about love, relationships, and putting someone else's needs above your own.  |
 | *I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Cleveland Ohio, two times! The first time in January, to watch my brother's band play at the House of Blues. The second, for a family vacation which I wrote about here. |
 | *I had 5 different jobs in the year 2012. Each one of them has taught me something about myself. Mostly, it's taught me how strong I am, and that I can do ANYTHING. Above, my desk at my Health Insurance Job. Left, my staple gun and wood at my Pallet-making Job. My other jobs were; a Cashier at a Chinese restaurant, a bartender at a bar and grill, a supervisor at a haunted house, and now, I've found a job that makes me happy; a waitress at Firehouse Bar and Grille. |
 | *I got to experience my little sister, my best friend in the world, graduate from high school, and watch her experience being a 'grown up' for the first time. Here's an article I wrote about that. Above; one of her Senior Pictures I took. |
 | *I Went to Pennsylvania on a once-in-a-lifetime amaaazing camping vacation. I met and got to know my boyfriend's friends, we went white-water rafting, hiked, and went to the Pittsburgh Zoo! It was definitely a highlight of 2012. Here's the article I wrote about it. |
 | *I had another great year at the Factory of Terror! It was my first year as a Supervisor, and it went very good! So I will be returning to The Factory next year again as a Supervisor. |
 | *Discovered fully my passion and talent for upcycling/reconstructing clothing, tye dying, making record bowls, making t-shirt pillows, and started selling them online and at craft shows! |
 | *Joined the band Delusional Design as the lead singer/keyboardist. It was SUCH a blast, and such a great experience to be a part of the band. We played shows at Artistic Alley, Buzzbin, and the Carriage House. We even got to open for the band Eye Empire! Even though we are temporarily on a break, we are hoping to start back up again soon! |
 | *Went to Kalahari, America's largest indoor water park, twice! This place is amaaazing, and was such a blast! |
 | *On October 5th 2012, the world lost a great man. My great uncle Jack. He was my favorite relative I had. Ever since I was little, he was such a great uncle to me and my brothers and sister. He was so funny all the time, and always called us Muffin. His passing was very hard for everyone in my family; he had meant something so personal to all of us. I love him so much, and he will be greatly missed. |
 | *And of course, starting my own blog! Something I had wanted to do for a long time, and 2012 was the year that it finally happened! Thank you to all of you who have been reading and supporting this website! |
The Hair of 2012
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*So there, in one page, was the year of 2012. How was your 2012?! What were you blessed to experience? Who were you blessed to get to know? Comment, and share the thankfulness!*
Peace Love and 2012
Jess <3
Jess <3
