Olympic Ski Jumps, Dating Duds, & Word Art

I confess... I really enjoy these Flipagram year in review videos.  Here is a very quick glimpse at some top moments of 2013 for me:

 I confess... I had a fantastic after-Christmas party with my friends. It was so much fun!

I confess... I was sort of seeing this guy last week.  Yes, that's exactly how I'd put it.  We were talking all through Christmas and really hitting it off.  Then we met for coffee, did pretty well, so I went to watch movies and cuddle at his house the next day... We texted throughout my party on Saturday, and I woke up early Sunday morning for a surprise date with him (all he told me was dress warm).   He took me up to see the ski jumping qualifications for the Olympics, which was really cool! 

I confess... I even got to see Lindsey Van (one of the big names in the sport) qualify-here's one of her jumps!

I confess... I was just starting to really get into said guy who took me on said date when he pulled the disappearing act.  It was so out of the blue, and not in what seemed to be his character that I felt like I was just left spinning.  What the hell just happened?  How can someone who seemed previously so on suddenly just ignore me?  Jerk.  Seriously, I thought he was such a nice guy-but was sadly mistaken I guess.

I confess... They say the fastest way to get over someone is to get onto someone else.  Well, I'm just going to keep moving forward and leave the trash from 2013 in 2013.   

I confess... I finished up the gifts for Kristina and my godkids at the last minute before going up to spend NYE with them.  Here is what I made them:

I confess... I found these two photos on my phone from my Seattle trip-I don't think I'd ever shared them before, but look how cute:

What do you have to confess this week?
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A Year in Review: Part 4 October - December

Whoa.  It's 2014.  I am trying to get caught up on everything! Here's week 4 of the Review Extravaganza with Emmy Mom and her cohosts!  This is a fun link up where you review the year three months at a time each week in December.

In October I:

• Shared the following songs for Musical Monday: You've Got Time by Regina Spektor, Sweet Transvestite from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, & The Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
• Added lots of lovely Sugar Skulls to my shop.
• Added fun Hoop Art to my shop and partied at my friend Max's place.

• Shared 10 Practical Tips for Lowering Your Stress At Work.
• Shared My Ultimate Halloween Playlist.
• Celebrated my friend Jon's birthday with a bar hop!

• Had a bunch of crazy dreams about exes.
• Dyed my hair super red.
• Went on the Fun Bus to Wendover.

• Shared a recipe for Cheesy Curried Mushroom & Onion Stuffed Delicata Squash.
• Joined the 7 Deadly Sins Link-Up.
• Participated in Swapoween.
• Saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

In November I:

• Shared the following songs for Musical Mondays: Love Me by Katy Perry, Pompeii by Bastille, Treacherous by Taylor Swift, & Til the Casket Drops by ZZ Ward.
• Shared a Currently post.
• Had an awesome late Halloween Party.

• Started loving myself a little bit more.
• Tried dating a friend, which lasted just the month of November haha!
• Shared my Hot Toddy Recipe.
• Reviewed The Between Boyfriends Book by Cindy Chupack and The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (my favorite author!)

• Shared 8 Facts About Me.
• Shared 3 Ways to Rid Your Family of Financial Worry.

In December I:

• Shared the following songs for Musical Monday: Winter Song by Ingrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles, Wintersong by Sarah MchLachlan, Wrapped in Red by Kelly Clarkson, & Who You Love by John Meyer & Katy Perry.
• Aced my classes and had a 4.0 for the semester, baked great cookies, and saw Eric Himan live again.
• Lots of great parties and hanging out with family/friends! 

• Reviewed Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
• Shared a DIY Cork Ornament.
• Shared my Soundtrack for 2013.
• Posted 12 Days of Giveaways-which you can still enter until the 6th!  Click on the image below to go enter that giveaway!

January Goals

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How it works:

The linky goes live on the first Wednesday of each month.

1. Follow all three hosts: My So-Called Chaos, A Peek at Karen's World, & Jenee Thompson
2. Write up a post recapping previous goals & setting goals for the next month. The post needs to include the Monthly Goals button, use the code above!
3. Link-up your Monthly Goals post in the linky below!
4. Visit other blogs in the linky to show support!

Recap of December

• Find/make handmade gifts for everyone I want to gift to. SUCCESS!
• Pass all of my classes. SUCCESS!  4.0! 
• Take my Accuplacer test finally. - SUCCESS!
• Register for classes for next semester. - SUCCESS!
• Read at least 2 books. - FAIL
• See Mr. Bingo when he comes to visit. - SUCCESS! 
• Host a fun and fabulous party. - SUCCESS!
• Go on at least one date. - SUCCESS!  More than one! Two different guys, sadly no luck-not even with the one I'd thought there would be-he did the disappearing thing on NYE! Whatevs.

♥

January Goals

• Start classes successfully
• Get books for classes
• Make it to the on-campus gym at least three times (at least to get myself comfortable/started)
• Read 1 book recreationally
• Go out on at least 2 dates
• Figure out what direction I'll be taking my shop/blog in 2014
• Do something crafty

What are your goals for January?

Join us!  We'd love to have you!  Please comment after linking up!