Two thousand twelve.

A. Let's hope the Mayan calendar just starts up again (it's a frickin circle people) and we don't all die.

B. While 2011 had it's highlights, it was really difficult. I hope I'm able to have a better attitude and enjoy the journey a little bit more than I did in 2011.

C. Goals: Financial independence and stability. Duh, be healthier. Run a 10k. Create more. Anything, everything- I just want to create more!

I ran two 5k's this year. It may not seem like a lot to some people, but it's a butt-load to me. I shaved six minutes off of my second 5k. Now that's a big deal. Also, I had fun on my second 5k, the first one was just scary.

I made a lot of new friends and I got really close to my wonderful cousin.

 Things with the fam were rough, I'm not going to lie. But per usual with life, there was a lot of good with the bad. I love my family and I'm excited to spend eternity with them. I can't wait to see my father again in the next life. Also I look real nice, but also a little scary, in this picture.

 I had some seriously good times with friends. A lot of those good times happened at Toad's Fun Zone. Thank you year-long VIP passes! Who knew Go-Karts and Laser Tag could be SO good.

 I was able to accomplish some physical goals that seemed somewhat impossible in the past. I.e. This hike that I had to turn back on the previous year. Here I am at the finish!

 I saw some great shows. Mates of State par deux!

 We had some GREAT parties. It's funny to think about how I hated parties in H.S. (there are a few reasons for this). Currently we have about 5 parties planned for 2012 already. This one was the slightly offensive/stereotypical party. Honestly it wasn't offensive enough, we'll do better next year. I was AMERICA.

 Another good party.

 I got the most fantastic job and completed my first half year of teaching. I love my students and my job 95 percent. I can't avoid the occasional anxiety attack or pill students, but it's all worth it. I LOVE my school, my administrators, and my students!

 I went to the temple and received my endowment (Check the link for more info). This has brought SO much joy and beauty into my life, but I also think Satan has been working harder on me. The timing has been strange, but beautiful. So much has happened since "going" to the temple, but it's definitely the highlight of my year. The temple has cemented the course of my eternal path, and I love it.

D. 2011. Whew. It's been an interesting year. I have found friends and lost friends. People have come in, and people have gone out. Whenever I thought all was lost and I thought I cried all of my tears, God quickly showed me the hope of the future. When I thought things couldn't get worse I was shown how insignificant and passing those pains were. I felt a lot of pain, but I experienced extreme peace and joy.I'm sure I'm forgetting some pretty important things, but I guess it doesn't matter. In the end we just have to keep moving upward and onward! HO!