Hello Friendships!
Worst blogger ever! I am aware I haven't posted in a very long time. My apologies! The holidays, family, and work all got the better of me these past few months. Now, with that out of the way.. On to the blog!
It's 2014! I can't believe how fast 2013 flew by! It was a crazy year! So much has happened and I had a huge mix of emotions. Here are some highlights of my year that I am super proud of.
January 1st, 2013: Packed up my car, kissed my family goodbye, drove 700 miles by myself, cried for a good portion of that drive because I was sad/scared/nervous/excited, and moved to beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
My farewell post. What an emotional morning.
First post when I finally arrived in my new home.
January 14: Started at my new job. The first day at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, and the first day of my new career that I worked so hard and so long for: Surgical Technologist.
My new work family! Some are gone, some faces are new. I am loving my team!
February 23: Adopted a shy little kitty cat, Brandi. She is my sidekick and I love that we found each other. Also, she has a sweet mustache.
Miss Brandi Mustachio. Best little sidekick ever!
April: Became ENT team leader. Was crazy at first, but now I love my team! Awesome doctors, fun cases and an amazing nurse! Don't mess with mama bear! (Love ya Laura!)
ENT, I'm digging it.
May 4: Brian moved down (finally!) The start of a crazy new adventure for us. Living together!
Ready for our new beach life to begin!
September 21: We bought a jeep! Eek! Perfect for cruising the boulevard.
So much fun to drive! I love taking the top down and feeling the wind through my hair.
November 2: I jumped out of a plane! Yes, it was a perfectly good plane and I still decided to jump out. Why? Well, besides it being on my bucket list and finally being able to afford it, I jumped because I have this crazy Dr I work with who jumps out of planes all the time and he convinced us to go. And it was EPIC!
Pre-jump danger alert freak out! Are we really doing this ladies?! (Laura, Lindsay and I)
Safe on the ground once more! It was AMAZING! I can't wait to jump again! (Rich, Lindsay, myself and Laura)
And finally, December 25: My whole family (well unfortunately minus my brother) got together for the first time in years for Christmas, and more importantly, to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday!
My beautiful grandmother, Mary. 90 years of being awesome, and many more to go! Love her!
2013 was pretty amazing. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me in 2014. I do have a few goals (I hate saying resolutions, they never seem to finish out for me).
I want to lose weight and get fit (typical goal) so I joined Weight Watchers. So far it has been amazing, I have already lost 12 pounds! If you want to lose weight, do Weight Watchers! It is so easy!
I am saving up to buy a house by the end of the year. I would love to stay in Myrtle Beach for a long time, so I am ready to make this big decision!
I would also like to blog more often, go to more concerts, and maybe, just maybe, start a YouTube channel.
So here’s to a fantastic new year! Let’s see where it takes us!
Love ya Friendships!
xoxo
Nicole
