2010. A year in review.

This past January I began a word document on my computer. A word document of what you might ask? A list of all of my favorite moments from 2010. I made a point to take note of all the awesome things that I got to do, the hilarious interactions I had, and the memories that I might have forgotten if I hadn't taken the time to write them down. The moments range from seemingly insignificant ones such as getting free pancakes at IHOP with Natalie and Mykel, to more memorable ones like going to Haiti for a week with Young Life, or camping without a tent and then repelling 150 feet into a canyon this summer. Regardless if the moment was big or small there were a million reasons why I loved this year and even more ways that I've seen growth in myself and the goodness of God within every part. There's no better way to relieve memories than through pictures, so with that said... I bring you my 2010.

The year began by participating in Elon's intramural bowling league, I learned that looking at the lines helps when trying to get a strike. Good info to have. 

I had to miss a game or two because I drove to Georgia and shot my very first wedding for Jamie and Jeremy Shull!

We hosted some great dinner parties at the O'Kelly house and even managed to spill spaghetti sauce a few times.

One of my best friends and roommates got married and I got to stand by her as a bridesmaid. 

The day after the wedding I left for Haiti to hang out with displaced children after the earthquake. 

Once the weather warmed up back at Elon, Mykel and I spent a lot of time finding adventures and one of them happened to be at a local llama farm. 

We continued to make ridiculous videos at O'Kelly and took advantage of the awesome costumes in our skit closet. 

My best friend Natalie and I made our annual trip to Wrightsville Beach to watch the sunrise. 

I also continued to thoroughly enjoy my last few weeks in college by going to ridiculous events such as Festivus. 

And then..... on May 22nd I became an Elon University graduate. 

A few weeks later I turned 22 and celebrated at my aunt and uncle's mountain cabin by four wheeling and shooting guns.

Exactly a month after graduating college I headed off to Spokane, Washington for one of the best adventures of my life.

After a week of being there, I watched my boss (and amazing photographer) complete the Iron Man race in Couer D'Alene, Idaho.

I took a weekend trip to Seattle to celebrate the 4th of July. 

And then I rode in a hot air balloon. And realized I was the luckiest girl in the world.

I also prayed for a car. And that day my friend Kyle gave me his car. Miracles. 

I also bridge jumped and continued to love my Spokane life so much. 

Then I went on the most epic trip ever to Utah with Jed and some other friends. I camped outside without a tent and repelled 150 feet into a canyon. 

A few days after returning from Utah I road-tripped from Spokane to Olympia, Portland, and the Redwood Forest with Sarah and Natalie. 

I also got a chance to go sailing (and managed to capsize the boat) with my great friend Pete.

Adventures continued with an overnight road-trip to Ellensburg with 3 of my favorite friends. We stood next to wind turbines on the way home and I can officially check that off my bucket list.

After returning to the East Coast I shot an amazing Indian/American wedding in Pittsburgh with my friend Cole. 

I also got to take a trip to NYC to visit Mykel and shoot an awesome couple in Central Park. 

The holidays came and went and we made sure to have lots of fun at all of our family gatherings.

This year made it official... I am blessed. I cannot wait to see what adventures, challenges, joys, friendships, and fun 2011 brings. Thanks for being a part of my year.