I feel like every year I say to myself, “Man, what I year!” But seriously – what a year.

• I opened up my Etsy store!
• I became a pet owner to the cutest hedgehog in the world.
• I watched some great show this year including Son Volt, Ben Kweller, and Neko Case.
• I combined my love of curry, pumpkin, and bacon and it was everything I hoped it would be.
• Ben and I flew to California (and secretly became engaged!)
• I started painting again.
• I picked up embroidery. And headband making. And decoupage. And furniture renovations. It was definitely the year of craft.
• Caroline and I exposed the underground club know as the US Postal Service.
• I found and moved into a wonderful house.
• Oh, y’know, I ELOPED TO VEGAS AND MARRIED THE MAN OF MY DREAMS.
• I said good-bye to my great-grandma.
• I celebrated a year with my job and got a nice promotion (despite my constant complaints).
• I watched a best friend get married.
• I switched over to this swanky site. Thanks, husband!
• Attended the Greek, Stone Crab, and BBQ Pork Festival. Subsequently I went up a dress size.
• I hosted my first ever dinner party.
• I became an aunt!

I would like to thank you all for your readership, comments, and friendship this past year. I can only hope to make the next even better. Happy New Year!