Happy New Year

Happy New Year
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Well, here we go, barreling into 2006... I wonder what this year will have in store for all of us?

As I am sitting here watching Dick Clark (boy, that is some sad stuff), thinking about last year when Tim, Andy, and I made the trek into the city to watch the ball drop, I've been reflecting on what changes the year 2005 brought into my life. Here goes:

1. I started school in January to work toward getting my MLS degree (Masters in Library Science) and am near to being finished with it. It's been a whirlwind, but I hope to graduate in May.

2. I got to go to Boston for the first time! It is the prettiest New England city, I think. (Want to see? Go here ...)

3. In June, Tim and I celebrated our sixth year of marriage by going up to Canada for a visit with my beautiful sister Becky and her new hubby Jerry. We went on an awesome roadtrip, the four of us, doing everything from sleeping in a tepee to having brunch in the Calgary Tower to seeing the carcass of a merman. (See these pictures for proof... and these ... and these ...) It was a great trip and meeting Jerry was by far the highlight. He is a great brother-in-law and Tim and I are thrilled that Becky met her match (in more ways than one!).

4. We moved for the third time in our six years of marriage. Arrgg. It never gets easier.

5. In September, we said goodbyes to our close friends, the Holohans, as they embarked on their move of a lifetime to South Africa. (That really sucked.) But they are doing well and really enjoying the ministry they are a part of down there. I talked to Rach today at 5:00 p.m. my time to wish her a happy New Year, as they are seven hours ahead of eastern standard time. Boy, I miss my Rachel!

6. This Thanksgiving, Tim and I got to do something we've both always wanted to do - see the Macy's Day Parade in person! That was another once in a lifetime, like seeing the ball drop in Time Square, one can only take so much excitement. (The next thing on our list is La Tomatina in Spain!)

7. Finally, this December, I got a new job that I love (so far) as a Children's Librarian.

Pretty good list of reflections on 2005? What are some of yours? (I love comments, hint hint...)