2012 Thoughts, resolutions, re-caps, bests...
It's time for my annual blog that goes over some of my thoughts regarding the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013! To kick things off, here are, in my opinion, THE *BESTS* OF 2012: BEST ALBUM: Some Nights - fun.
(Released: February 21, 2012)
Honourable mentions (in order of release) go to:
The Lumineers - The Lumineers (Released: May 1, 2012) Here - Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros (Released: May 29, 2012) Gossamer - Passion Pit (Released: July 24, 2012) Night Visions - Imagine Dragons (Released: September 4, 2012) The North - Stars (Released: September 4, 2012) BEST MOVIE: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
(Released: September 21, 2012)
Honourable mentions (in order of release) go to: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (Released: March 9, 2012) The Hunger Games (Released: March 23, 2012) American Reunion (Released: April 6, 2012) Moonrise Kingdom (Released: May 25, 2012) Take This Waltz (Released: June 29, 2012) BEST (new to me) EDMONTON RESTAURANT THAT I TRIED: Three Boars Eatery (Canadian Tapas - 8424 109th Street)
Honourable mentions (in no particular order) go to: Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar (Vietnamese Subs - 10154 Whyte Avenue) Tres Carnales Taqueria (Mexican - 10119 100A Street) BiBO Wine Bar (Wine & Tapas - 9919 89th Avenue) Noorish Conscious Eatery & Superfood Elixir Bar (Organic/Local/Raw/Vegan/Gluten-free - 8440 109th Street) Guru Fine Indian Cuisine (Indian - 17021 100th Avenue) I hope that if you give my picks a try that you'll love them as much as I do!! IN 2012 I TRAVELED TO THESE PLACES:
Regina, Saskatchewan X 3
Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica
Jasper, Alberta X 2
Golden, British Columbia Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canmore, Alberta X 4
Los Angeles, California, USA
Palm Springs, California, USA
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Tofino, British Columbia
Hope, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
London, Ontario
Muskoka, Ontario
While I went to a lot of amazing places this year, the trip to TOFINO has to take the cake, since this is where we got engaged! IN 2012 I SAW THESE BANDS PLAY LIVE:
Hedley X 2
Ben Folds
Our Lady Peace
Joel Plaskett
Dallas Smith
Bryan Adams
Lights
Gotye
fun.
Girl Talk
Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros X 2
The Smashing Pumpkins
Stars
Meaghan Smith
I'd say that fun. was the best show I saw this year because not only were they at my work's SONiC BOOM, but they put on a flawless performance that sounded amazing.
WEDDINGS THAT I ATTENDED IN 2012:
FRIENDS WHO HAD BABIES IN 2012:
David & Kristen had Oliver on August 16, 2012!
(They do not want baby photos on Facebook.)
And of course... RESOLUTIONS... First let's see how I did with my 2012 resolutions:
~ See more films at the Princess Theater.
~ Try to be more gutsy while snowboarding, going faster, etc.
~ Say "yes" way more than "no."
~ Always strive to treat people the way I would hope to be treated in return.
~ Attempt to be less useless in the kitchen.
~ Buy a counter-top dishwasher!!
Generally, I did pretty well, except for anything kitchen-related. Ha ha. Can't say that I cooked very much (at all) and we sadly didn't get a dishwasher. But otherwise, I feel that I successfully achieved being the person that I intended to be.
So this leads us to... 2013 RESOLUTIONS:
~ First and foremost: PLAN AN EPIC, UNIQUE, AND TOTALLY US WEDDING!!! (And try not to get completely stressed out while doing so.)
~ Become the most incredible wife that the world has ever seen. ;)
~ Save money. Not only for the wedding, but for some big travel. I'm serious this time.
~ Continue my aerial arts journey!
~ Read Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I started reading it in grade 4... But never made it through the first chapter...
~ Try at least 20 new-to-me Edmonton restaurants this year. Review them.
I'm wishing everyone a wonderful 2013! Make it whatever you want it to be!
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