Yes my pants are tight-rolled. hehe.
Saturday night met up with the "crew" in Denver. Great to see everyone, and it was at a super nice bar taboot!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Flashback to the 90's!
The start of the New Years festivities started Friday. Hit up the Motet show with Bret and his sister Laura. It was a 90's theme night so we did it up in style.
Yes my pants are tight-rolled. hehe.
Saturday night met up with the "crew" in Denver. Great to see everyone, and it was at a super nice bar taboot!
Yes my pants are tight-rolled. hehe.
Saturday night met up with the "crew" in Denver. Great to see everyone, and it was at a super nice bar taboot!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
2007 in review
I thought I would fill out the same survey that I did this time last year, so here goes..
Time to reflect!!
1) Drinking Buddy of The Year?
Jamie, Betty, Karen and Ben in Australia. Eric in Boulder.
2) Lifetime service award - Longest friend
George gets the longest friend award; but Bret is not far behind.
3) High Point of the year?
This is a tie - Getting on the plane in Australia, because it meant I was finally totally done with my thesis. And driving to Boulder with Eric because it was fun, exciting, and such a good time. And it also meant a new chapter of my life was beginning, and I love that feeling.
4) Low point of the year?
Crying in the computer lab one day for no reason other than stress. I never want to feel that feeling again.
5) Best holiday?
Vacation holiday = The dive trip on Undersea Explorer. 26 dives in 5 days!
Holiday holiday = While Christmas was awesome, I said that last year, so this year I am going to go with Thanksgiving. Thursday Eric and I made a nice dinner and then went to trivia night at the bar. Friday, I cooked some delicious food, and got to hang out with all of my Boulder friends. It really was a great day.
6) Anthem for 2006?
I'm going to say "The Times they are a Changin"... or anything related to change, cause that definitely was the theme this year.
7) Any Regrets?
I try really hard not to have any regrets, cause what's the point. But there are some things I wish turned out different.
8) Best Night out?
Toga night in February was super fun. Ben's surprise yacht party. Mateo and trivia night with Eric in June. Mini golf, shuffle board, and then to Catacombs for pool, air hockey, and bowling arcade game. That was really fun. I know there are more that I am forgetting! Oh! Without a doubt the best night was the Wild Card Rockies game that lasted 13-something innings... watched it at Conor O'Neil's with everyone and it was CRAZY. Definitely the best sports game I have EVER seen.
9) Worst Night out?
Hmmm, I don't think there were any bad ones really.
10) Who did you spend your valentines with?
Talking to Eric online while writing my thesis at the computer lab. I hope this years is better! I am sick of lame Valentine's.
11) Best relationship?
I'm not really sure what this question is asking, but I only had one real romantic relationship this year, so that would be it by default I guess.
12) Worst relationship?
Same as above.
13) Best concert?
Beastie Boys was pretty awesome.
14) Best New Relationship/Friend?
Hmmm.. I think Mary would fall under this category. Even though I knew her before, we've definitely become friends and become a lot closer since living together which is very cool.
15) Best decision made all year?
Move back to Boulder ... although things haven't been shiny-happy-people lately, I know it will be back to that soon.
16) Best new album that you have gotten this year?
The Once soundtrack
17) Most proud moment?
Handing in my thesis. Probably my most proud moment of my life.
18) Most reliable person?
If you had asked me this a couple of week ago I would have said Eric... now I will say Bret, George, Jamie, Maia, and all of my other amazing friends for being so frickin awesome all of the time.
19) Best job of the year?
"Researcher" on a dive boat. So cool.
20) Best Film?
The Black Notebook was pretty cool. I haven't seen Once yet, but I'm sure I will love it.
21) Biggest BITCH?
Life lately has been a bit of a bitch to be honest, but it happens. I guess job hunting was a big bitch too.
22) Biggest pain in your ass?
Moving across the world.
23) Person you wish you never met?
Noone.
24) Catch phrase of the year?
Only in Boulder...
Time to reflect!!
1) Drinking Buddy of The Year?
Jamie, Betty, Karen and Ben in Australia. Eric in Boulder.
2) Lifetime service award - Longest friend
George gets the longest friend award; but Bret is not far behind.
3) High Point of the year?
This is a tie - Getting on the plane in Australia, because it meant I was finally totally done with my thesis. And driving to Boulder with Eric because it was fun, exciting, and such a good time. And it also meant a new chapter of my life was beginning, and I love that feeling.
4) Low point of the year?
Crying in the computer lab one day for no reason other than stress. I never want to feel that feeling again.
5) Best holiday?
Vacation holiday = The dive trip on Undersea Explorer. 26 dives in 5 days!
Holiday holiday = While Christmas was awesome, I said that last year, so this year I am going to go with Thanksgiving. Thursday Eric and I made a nice dinner and then went to trivia night at the bar. Friday, I cooked some delicious food, and got to hang out with all of my Boulder friends. It really was a great day.
6) Anthem for 2006?
I'm going to say "The Times they are a Changin"... or anything related to change, cause that definitely was the theme this year.
7) Any Regrets?
I try really hard not to have any regrets, cause what's the point. But there are some things I wish turned out different.
8) Best Night out?
Toga night in February was super fun. Ben's surprise yacht party. Mateo and trivia night with Eric in June. Mini golf, shuffle board, and then to Catacombs for pool, air hockey, and bowling arcade game. That was really fun. I know there are more that I am forgetting! Oh! Without a doubt the best night was the Wild Card Rockies game that lasted 13-something innings... watched it at Conor O'Neil's with everyone and it was CRAZY. Definitely the best sports game I have EVER seen.
9) Worst Night out?
Hmmm, I don't think there were any bad ones really.
10) Who did you spend your valentines with?
Talking to Eric online while writing my thesis at the computer lab. I hope this years is better! I am sick of lame Valentine's.
11) Best relationship?
I'm not really sure what this question is asking, but I only had one real romantic relationship this year, so that would be it by default I guess.
12) Worst relationship?
Same as above.
13) Best concert?
Beastie Boys was pretty awesome.
14) Best New Relationship/Friend?
Hmmm.. I think Mary would fall under this category. Even though I knew her before, we've definitely become friends and become a lot closer since living together which is very cool.
15) Best decision made all year?
Move back to Boulder ... although things haven't been shiny-happy-people lately, I know it will be back to that soon.
16) Best new album that you have gotten this year?
The Once soundtrack
17) Most proud moment?
Handing in my thesis. Probably my most proud moment of my life.
18) Most reliable person?
If you had asked me this a couple of week ago I would have said Eric... now I will say Bret, George, Jamie, Maia, and all of my other amazing friends for being so frickin awesome all of the time.
19) Best job of the year?
"Researcher" on a dive boat. So cool.
20) Best Film?
The Black Notebook was pretty cool. I haven't seen Once yet, but I'm sure I will love it.
21) Biggest BITCH?
Life lately has been a bit of a bitch to be honest, but it happens. I guess job hunting was a big bitch too.
22) Biggest pain in your ass?
Moving across the world.
23) Person you wish you never met?
Noone.
24) Catch phrase of the year?
Only in Boulder...
Christmas 2007 - Part 2 - Presents, Family, Monster Trees and more!
Here's more picture from the rest of the Christmas vacation. Sunday the 23rd, my Mom's family came over. Usually we do this on Christmas, but I had to fly out Christmas evening. Monday the 24th we went over to my Aunt's house for my Dad's side of the family. Christmas was much more relaxing and less stressful than usual because we didn't have anyone coming over. All we had to do was wake up, eat breakfast, and open presents. Fun!! Thanks Jamie for coming up again and hanging out with my crazy family! And thanks family for making my vacation a great one! I'll be back in July, and maybe sooner!
Jamie got an actual mattress this year - no more Darth Vader bed!
Meg with some crazy wrapped package
Jinx, my parents cat, pulled the tablecloth onto the floor
He was very proud of himself
Table at my aunt's house
Presents at my aunt's house
Jamie talkin to my grandpa
The boys playing army-men
Got a white Christmas this year!
Me and Jamie :-)
My famous shrimp remoulade appetizers
The boys under the tree
Annual grandkid photo under the tree
Outtake
Papa and the boys
Two of my aunts
Jamie and I gave my grandparents a bottle of wine, and discovered later that the bag we picked out sang "Happy Happy Holidays" - This is my grandma's reaction
Yeah bows!
Cousin Petie
Cousin Lukey's new Carmello jersey
The annual beat down of "Uncle Jerk" (aka. Uncle Jack)
Mackey getting beat up
I'm not sure what I'm doing here?
Dessert!
Conall lighting his birthday candles
Conall opening birthday presents
Showing off the new Nano
Papa and Conall
Lukey and the Gun Show
John's a bit more shy...
And he's not a fan of hottub faux-hawks
Watching A Christmas Story and drinking champagne
Christmas morning at home
Jamie opening her present from me
Cool graphite sculpture that you can draw with
Dad's goofy gift from Meghan
Jamie opening more presents
The aftermath...
Pictures of my parents' massive Christmas tree
It takes up most of the living room!
Jinx chillin in the window
My new coat bought with my Macy's giftcards. Thanks Petie, Mom and Dad! Also, the hat Meghan got me in Ireland. Thanks Meg!
Can't wait til next year!! Happy Holidays everyone!
Jamie got an actual mattress this year - no more Darth Vader bed!
Meg with some crazy wrapped package
Jinx, my parents cat, pulled the tablecloth onto the floor
He was very proud of himself
Table at my aunt's house
Presents at my aunt's house
Jamie talkin to my grandpa
The boys playing army-men
Got a white Christmas this year!
Me and Jamie :-)
My famous shrimp remoulade appetizers
The boys under the tree
Annual grandkid photo under the tree
Outtake
Papa and the boys
Two of my aunts
Jamie and I gave my grandparents a bottle of wine, and discovered later that the bag we picked out sang "Happy Happy Holidays" - This is my grandma's reaction
Yeah bows!
Cousin Petie
Cousin Lukey's new Carmello jersey
The annual beat down of "Uncle Jerk" (aka. Uncle Jack)
Mackey getting beat up
I'm not sure what I'm doing here?
Dessert!
Conall lighting his birthday candles
Conall opening birthday presents
Showing off the new Nano
Papa and Conall
Lukey and the Gun Show
John's a bit more shy...
And he's not a fan of hottub faux-hawks
Watching A Christmas Story and drinking champagne
Christmas morning at home
Jamie opening her present from me
Cool graphite sculpture that you can draw with
Dad's goofy gift from Meghan
Jamie opening more presents
The aftermath...
Pictures of my parents' massive Christmas tree
It takes up most of the living room!
Jinx chillin in the window
My new coat bought with my Macy's giftcards. Thanks Petie, Mom and Dad! Also, the hat Meghan got me in Ireland. Thanks Meg!
Can't wait til next year!! Happy Holidays everyone!
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