Hello 2007. You were really good to me. Thanks for the beautiful memories. You’ll forever be tagged in my head as one of my favorite years yet….

a few reasons why:

In 2007, I….

• got engaged inside a secret blanket fort in my apartment
• a ridiculous diamond ring was put on my finger (it wasnt even my birthday!)
• got a husband
• got bangs
• made the very lady like decision to stop biting my nails
• signed my intent to graduate form for May of next year
• discovered pinkberry and found yet another new obsession
• also discovered I like Britney’s new song, Gimme More. I don’t care if you judge me
• got a new last name (even though it’s not exotic, I promise I’m still happy husband)
• watched josh graduate from Columbia in 103 degree weather as I sunburned one side of my face
• learned to just let things happen in life that weren’t on my “schedule”
• got to prance and dance around in a big old vintage wedding dress
• grew up alot

But then there are always the things that had to go in 2007:

• Josh’s awesome beard
• my 40% off discount at Sabon
• my clean criminal record (darn you, bike)
• my red cowboy boots
• my firm mattress (oh lover, the things I do for you…)
• my maiden name
• my retainer (if only you could speak, and remind me to wear you, we’d both be happy)
• my still-to-this-day-lost Davis Sedaris books on CD
• Mr. Prices poetry class
• my European audition tour
• my pre-made grilled chicken caesar salad from Balduccis . (what genious decided to give it the boot? I was its most loyal costumer)
• my entire life via computer when it crashed in March and I hadn’t backed anything up
• the mom jokes (thank you, carolyn)

Looking forward to 2008 because….

• I graduate from Juilliard
• the presidential elections
• I get to use my new Holga Camera everyday outside!!! (thank you josh, er, Santa)
• summer will come
• so will my 1-year wedding anniversary
• I’ll cook more
• I’ll change up my hair someway
• learn more about film and photography
• I’ll continue my search for new (but still worn) red cowboy boots
• still take dance classes after graduation (uh huh. Can you tell I’m mixing a few new years resolutions in with this list?)
• wake up next to josh every morning (not one of the new years resolutions. obviously)
• decorate another Christmas tree with my awesome husband
• have no affiliation with The Juilliard School after May 23rd

2008, Come out and show yourself, I’m ready.