As 2014 comes to a close, I'd have to say that life truly is SO good. I think the easiest way to wrap up the year is a photo montage...
JANUARY: Rang in 2014 in Malongo, got back to Houston and celebrated Laurel and Jason's engagement...
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| Celebrating the future Mr & Mrs Browning |
FEBRUARY: Dusty & Alli take Australia, MARU in Houston + a quick trip to Midland to visit the Kennedy's
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| Goooorgeous Sydney |
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| dream come true! |
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| Cheers amiga. |
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| my Midland beauty! |
MARCH: My month in Europe...work, Istanbul, London with lannabella, and my parents in ITALY!
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| East meets West in Istanbul |
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| Cheerio! |
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| The beginning of my obsession with high tea :) |
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| St Peter's Basilica (Mom and Dad on the right...) |
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| Guess who's coming back to Roma... |
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| this one too :) |
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| Mad dash home from Italy just in time for this gem of a photo... |
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| Hello Indio |
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| Coachella ladies |
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| 5th Annual Easter at the Hollywood Bowl |
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| Stagecoach babe |
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| THE Rolow's |
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| NOTHING better than la madeline lunch dates with Nana |
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| Dallas with these lovely ladies :) |
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| finally meeting Blakely Grace |
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| SA |
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| Meeting BOWEN LEE WALKER |
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| Touring Austin for Chad's sister's graduation |
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| Birthday brunch |
JUNE: work followed by CABO for #beejsdirty30
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| Houston pit stop to see these beauties! |
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| lots of pool time |
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| group photo |
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| July 4th with my seeeesters |
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| Port A |
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| at least I had these munchkins to keep my entertained |
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| CA getaway to Kernville |
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| Fredericksburg for MISS LAUREL KELLY JOHNSON'S final days as a single lady |
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| Johnson fam at the rehearsal dinner |
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| the most beautiful bride |
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| my loooove |
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| This one...always breaking it down. |
NOVEMBER: Time well spent - CA, Houston, San Antone, and back to Bako
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| Cambria sunset |
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| sista date |
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| KELLY KILCREASE!!!! |
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| a few of my favorite role models ;) |
DECEMBER: NYC to Angola
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| Christmas in New York... |
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| Christmas in Lobito.... |
So here are the results from my 2014 resolutions, a very sad 50% completion:
1. Run at least 1 half-marathon - FAILED
2. Visit at least 3 countries (Africa doesn’t count) - SUCCESS!
Funny how the 50% that I did complete just happened to be the fun, exciting, [expensive] goal - not the one that would better my health. However, I will argue that traveling is good for the soul, so if you look at it that way my health is improving.
The title of my last blog of 2014 is Auld Lang Syne. Every New Year's Eve when I hear that song, I get goose bumps but I've never really done any research on what it means. It turns out that the words date back to 1788. The song is asking a question of whether old times should be forgotten, and answers itself as a reminder to remember long-lasting friendships. AKA; the story of my life. It's pretty clear from my history of blogging over the past year and a half that my relationships mean SO much to me - all of which are long-distance relationships. Working in Africa where I'm plus 5 to 9 hours (depending on the time of year and where states) makes it pretty difficult to keep in touch with everyone back home. Lucky for me, I am beyond blessed with friends and family that put up with my ridiculous schedule and do a better job keeping in touch than I could ever ask for. I am sooo grateful for all of YOU and wish you nothing but the best in 2015!
This time next week I'll be en route home! Between now and then I'll work on coming up with my resolutions, so stay tuned :)
19 days down, 5 to go! xoxo...
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