Blurb Edition || 2012

this morning I woke up and discovered, (to no one's surprise,) that my Facebook news feed was flooded with photos and endless statuses ushering in the New Year. even though Times Square is a fifteen to twenty minutes subway ride from my house, I have never considered jumping in with the massive party. crowds.. can be quite.. overwhelming. so, instead I celebrated the New Year my own way. where was I when the clock struck twelve, you ask? oh, shnuggled under a pile of blankets and snoozing. yes, I'm such a party kid.

2013.

every year, most people go through this denial phase "it's <fill in appropriate year here> already?!?! what happened to <fill in last year here>?!11!!" yeah, I wish I could tell you that I spent every moment of 2012 productively and how I imagined it to be, but alas, that would be a lie. 2012 feels like it began ages ago, and it feels like yesterday. it is to be forgotten and reminisced all in one moment. 

if I was to describe the past year in one word, I'd say... blessed. blessed by what? well for starters... I am blessed...

...by parents who put their faith above all else & love my brother and I as much as they do...

...to have a brother who I can boss around and share my giggles with...

...by friends, old...

...and new...

wait a minute...

..by the privilege of experiencing new sights and sounds..

...by the unexpected, the funny, and the lovely...

probably one of the best gifts I've ever received.

somebody knows me waay too well.

2012 saw its fair share of disappointments and troublesome bits, but it also had plenty of bright days. it has been quite a year and I feel as though I've been stretched in every possible way.

whew.

I feel like I've never said this on my blog before, but thank youu! thank you, whoever you may be, for reading my ramblings and following me throughout the past year. really, thank you. it means the world to me. cheers to you & a great year to come! I must run now. the fam is leaving to watch Les Mis and I don't wanna miss out. xo.