Even though the first month of the year is half way through I will still attempt to salvage whats left in laying out my previous year and the coming one as well.
Twenty thirteen brought so many wonderful things in to my life. It was a full year here in Taiwan. One with so much laughter, excitement, energy and fun.
Apparently our generation loves list so with Gen Y following close to my own heart I will summarize 2013 with some lists.
Adventures of 2013:
1. Bali, Bali, Bali. Too much fun to even know where to begin.
2. Road trip up the east coast of Taiwan with friends
3. Every hash run of the year (again--scenic hikes and beer… need I say more)
4. Taroko Gorge-- killer bees, chinese tourist and "the biggest storm to hit the earth this year"
5. Swinging back through Whitman Country for a little friends, family and football
Ridiculous things learned about Taiwan in 2013:
1. People can carry anything and everything on a scooter (picture a family of 5, a 2x4 and a chicken)
2. Spacial awareness is a learned skill and apparently not taught here
3. Taiwan beer can be mistaken for Busch Light if you drink it frequently enough
4. Poor Taiwanese children go to school from sun up to sun down
5.Your home can easily be converted to a business if the price is right
Foods I missed from America in 2013:
1. Craft macaroni and cheese
2. McDonalds Diet Coke
3. Everything from La Casa Lopez
4. Red Robin French Fries
5. Burritos
Countries visited in 2013:
1. USA (does that count)
2. Hong Kong
3. Indonesia
Worst decisions made in 2013:
1. Taking Henry home--no one to look at me with a googlie eye now
2…..Nah who am I kidding??? Everything else was AWESOME
And the list of life, love and the pursuit of happiness for 2014 (aka new goals):
1. Love more
2. Worry less
3. Forgive easier
4. Eat more fruit and veggies
5. Drink more water
6. Drink less beer hahahhahahaha just kidding
7. Tell people how wonderful they are
8. Take time to appreciate the moment at hand
9. Find joy in the curiosity of children
10. Get moving
11. See more cultures and countries
12. Eat really good food
13. Never forget how amazing life it
14. Carpe the crap out of this year!!!!
To all of my people who have made this year great….I truly appreciate and love you. Thank you.
I am so blessed to have friends and family in every corner of this great, big world.
My friends who have always believed in me and have encouraged me to always follow my dreams. I would not be who or where I am today without you. Thank you.
My friends I've met here who have become my family. The ones who put up with my craziness on a daily basis. The ones who have picked me up when I've fallen and the ones who I know will be part of my life forever.
And my family. Life knocks us down but it is so amazing to know that we will always have each other. I miss each and every one of you every day (Sorry I'm not always good at Kik Grandpa)
Here's to each of you. Here's to the memories we've made. The nights we don't always remember, the sunsets we've watched, the times we've cried and especially for the times we've laughed.
You have truly made my past year amazing.
Here is to health and happiness; friendship, love and fun. Here is to 2014
