see-ya 25.

25 things about being 25.

1. went to NYC & saw mary poppins.

2. graduated with my masters

3. got into a Ph.D. program.

4. lil' brother turned 21...woah!

5. became an aunt (well this one will carry over to 26 when i meet the lil' man)

6. became a licensed counselor

7. got a job.

8. had my appendix removed.

9. moved into a fun new house with 2 precious roommates.

10. resigned the job talked about in #7 and was given a different one.

11. went on a few blind dates.

12. filmed a commercial.

13. visited charleston, south carolina and resolved to live there at some point.

14. read my new favorite book: bittersweet.

15. met one of my favorite bloggers: kelly's korner.

16. saw several friends get married.

17. started roll call: family dinners.

18. began a 401k

19. started some crafting projects with my favorite friend, emily.

20. met my cohort for Ph.D. & became instant friends with them

21. got a tattoo on my foot

22. lost 10lbs and then gained it back.

23. fell more in love with Jesus.

24. started going to counseling.

25. had more fun with my friends & family than i can remember.

today, i turn 26.

throughout each minute of this year i have experienced His faithfulness. His goodness has been so evident in my life and i am so grateful for what will be ahead during 26. i know this, He is very good and life is one heck of an adventure with a lot of things i just don't always understand. i do know that everyday i am grateful for getting to do life with such great people and for being loved by my Savior. from the fullness of His grace, i have received one blessing after another...

here's to 26. i can't wait!