In 2011, I was very inspired by the world. It was random and erratic and disparate and polarizing.  2011 was about simplifying. Big changes were needed and big changes were made.  I feel like I know myself better than ever before and am ready to take on more than ever.

I am often told that I don’t stop and smell the roses.

So this is me, stopping to smell some of the roses of 2011.

I moved to Manahattan (by myself).

Found a box of war written love letters written by Kaarin’s grandparents

I got stuck in an elevator with Darrell (and many others) in Virginia.

The first baby of the next generation in my family was born.

Meet Perrin L’Hoste, the most perfect baby ever.

My sister moved to Buenos Ares. I hate living so far away, but I am very, very proud of her.

I made some incredible new friends (internet and IRL) and met amazing family members for the first time. Many adventures were had.  I lost touch with a couple of friends (soon to be rectified) because of my non-sensical travel schedule.

I bought an apartment in New Orleans, my hometown and favorite city in the world.

I almost finished my family history photo project, and I have been told that it has “brought the family together.” I never thought that this could mean anything to me, but it matters so very much.

Started passion projects. Many more to come in 2012.

Funded Kickstarter projects.

I traveld a lot (an am still upset that instagram killed the Apollo theme).

Work:
Switzerland
England
Sweden
Netherlands
France
Denmark
France
Japan
Singapore*
China*
Korea*

Play:
Bermuda*
Jamaica*
Iceland

Florida

*indicates a first time visit

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2011 was all over the place (literally and metaphorically).

In 2012, I am eager to fall back in love with New York. I am amped for Italy roadtrip with Tim. I am anxious to begin taking classes at 3rd Ward. I am ready to buckle down a focus a bit.

I am FULL of energy and have NEVER been so excited about a new year. <3 <3 <3