Reminders and Revelations in 2010

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2010 rang in with a bang! Owen proposed New Year's day 2010! But life had taken a twist a few weeks early and the weeks after the proposal that I almost wanted 2010 to be over with as soon as it began. There were some big flops in 2010, but then also, a magical year to be remembered forever. So here are some things I was reminded of in 2010 and some things that were revealed to me. Oh, 2010. You were bitter and you were sweet. But I will never ever forget you... 
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Diet Coke relapses are most likely to occur during the holidays.


Death seeks out anyone, anywhere, at any time. And it never gets easier to hear the news.

Be nice to your brother's friends...they might be helpful during your wedding...they might also make great brothers to you as well. Same with sisters in law.

Giving presents is better than getting them.

It's possible to make one of your best friends in just 3 weeks.

People you love will move away..sometimes all at the same time. And you are forced to find a new rhythm.


Proximity doesn't dictate depth of relationship.

If you're not careful, other people's insecurities can become your own.

It is possible to see the same person everyday and still get the butterflies.

Seattle during the Fall is not of the devil, but is actually beautiful, cozy and fresh.

If TJ Maxx were human, we would be the best of friends. And Pandora would be a close second.

I was once told my wedding and my funeral would be the 2 places ALL my family and friends from every span of life would attend...one down.

Some people are impossible to please. And at some point you have to stop trying so hard and just live as who you are.

90s R & B. Can't go wrong.


Home Alone gets better with age. 

When in doubt, Chipotle.

I am very honored to have been a part of my wedding...there were some pretty cool people there.

Blog stalking is like free medication...or crack.


Antone Dodson became my only source of discourse for months. Sad. And yet awesome.


Parents will always be parents. Whether you're old or married or single or whatever. They will still call you to see if you need a ride on a snowy day. They will still baby you when you are sick. They will still worry about every little thing you do and tell you to wear warmer clothes when it's cold and to get more sleep.  

Some people are nothing like what they have portrayed to the world, and that's just a part of life.

It is possible for your heart to break in a good way. Like when Shifa, Caleb or Enosh look at me. I think it's because my heart isn't big enough to contain that much love, so it just collapses.

Unfortunately, words can't be taken back. Choose wisely the first time.

A glass of wine is not what it once was.

I may or may not have listened to a Miley Cyrus song on repeat for a week. Only God can judge me.

That feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you hear a song, and it takes you back to the first time you heard it....yea that.. Wouldn't trade it for anything.

It's not ok to punch the bride even if you and her get $1 million after a year.

The selfish part of me wants to move to another country. The other selfish part of me doesn't want to leave the comfort of home.

Sometimes it's ok for the matron of honor to lose your cell phone right before your honeymoon...in this case it wasn't.


Your wedding is your wedding. Not everyone will be happy with the decisions you make. Oh well. They can do whatever they want at their wedding.  Haters will hate.

Twins???!! Yes please!!! For them. Not me.

Donuts are never good for anyone. Not the sugary kind. Not the car kind.


You can't possibly marry the hottest, most selfless, sweet, and yet manly, Jesus loving guy on earth. Because I did. 

People will take advantage of you, manipulate you, and use you. I haven't figured out the proper response to this one yet.

Texting conversations are bad. As is Facebook. Both to which I highly subscribe.


I'm equally as bad at jeopardy now, as I was in the first grade. Did I miss something?

Changing your last name name is no easy task.

Watching your 3 year old niece sing "Joy to the World" at church for the first time can lead to violent tears, hyperventilation, and convulsions.

Anyone that can read can cook if you have a recipe!

On that note...2 canned peppers are not the same as 2 cans of peppers.

If you are having dinner with a celebrity, play it cool and act like you don't care. I think? 

Don't use your work email as your main email. Just don't do it. Especially if you and your sisters like to write 90810923 emails a day.


Living with a kind man makes it easy to see all the yuck that's inside of you, and makes you want to get rid of it all. 

Family. At the end of the day, they are the most honest, funniest, loyal people I've got. My bestest of best friends. Don't mess with them...only I can do that.

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While 2010 played like a faded song in the background of life I experienced some of my happiest of tears and some of my saddest. I was engaged. I was married. I had a bachelorette party to be remembered forever. I went on a honeymoon! 2 babies were born in the family and 2 more are on their way! I watched old friends move out of my life (or at least  out of proximity) while I watched new friends cuddle up a little closer. I felt pain and rejection, I felt healing and worth. I felt heartache and questions. I felt joyful and at peace.

He carried me through 2010. He smiled on me. He gave me hope and reason and fight.


He taught me new things about myself and more importantly, about who He really is.

2011, you've got some competition. Let's see whatcha got.