What I Am Thankful For

Since the last Thanksgiving, I have a lot to be thankful for. The transition from 2009 to 2010 has been an interesting emotional roller coaster, to say the least, but as always, every emotion and situation, whether good or bad, is ultimately part of the process, journey, and experience, and can only shape you into a better person day by day.

I have been fortunate enough to be blessed with some of the best friends and family members on this Earth. Their support through all things good and bad this past year has truly been remarkable and it is single-handedly the work that they put into our friendship that has inspired me to keep going. So many times, I've wanted to throw in the towel - but through their love, honesty, ability to be silly and have fun, and loyalty, I have been able to recover and rise above every situation.

Losing a soulmate best friend to the East Coast life, breaking up with a boyfriend and moving out, and not dancing in the NBA anymore have been some pretty hard tolls that life has faced this year, but I am full with confidence in saying that I couldn't have tackled these mountains without my family, friends, and a few of the following events:

-Las Vegas in April - Hands down best Vegas trip ever. Always different, always the same. Shakey face, anyone?
-LA trip after LA trip from June to...pretty much now. Hey, thanks for meeting up in May, Lex.. ;)
-Tokyo in May - Who knew Casey and I would become such BFF's?
-Tahoe - 4th of July - wait, we went to Tahoe? Flat Alexis - "Mom, I just got iced, I gotta go." - soft serve, etc.
-Las Vegas Round 2 in August - reunited with Lex AND Sandy - 8 comped rooms at ARIA, 2 pairs of Loubs, and a partridge in a Pear Tree (I mean, may as well, right?)
-NYC/Philly with Lex - cementing our reasons as to why we need a reality show.
-LA in September with Lex - how have I seen this girl who lives in Delaware more times in 3 months than I have of people who live 45 miles away from me?
-Moving in with Nicole - a gem and my reason for laughing non-stop on a daily basis. Besides, she's a damn good cook and an even better house mom.
-San Francisco in general in October - THE MOST EXCITING TIME IN SF EVER! The Giants won the World Series, the spirits were up, and I was able to take my Dad to Game 2 of the WS. Epic.
-Forming new "families," and creating our current trifecta.
-Glee, Gossip Girl, and movie nights.
-Brunches, dinners, and drinks.

There are so many - but these stand out in my mind... which is a good thing considering I have the worst memory of all time. Leaving you with a few pictures of the events, people, places, and things I am thankful for...


Vegas Round 6

Vegas with Missy - one of our only pics together!

GO GIANTS!

I love San Francisco

But LA is cool, too... :)

Old friends at Kylie's wedding

The one and only Chuy from Chelsea Lately

Mom & I after a Dubs Game

Dad and I at the World Series Game 2

The Warrior Girls in Japan - re-creating The Beatles, poms and all

My new girl Wolfpack

A Birthday Shoutout from friends

An epic Tahoe trip for the 4th of July

My girls - Alexis, Ally, Brianna, Casey, Karlee, Leah, Missy, Nicole, Sandy, and my parents Brad & Carol - I love you and thank you for everything. You're amazing friends (no...FAMILY!) and am so thankful to have you! Can't wait for more memories and Happy Thanksgiving!