With the coming of a new year, I find myself looking back at 2012. If I’m being honest, this year had its rough spots. With the loss of my beloved corgi in March, I found myself struggling through the rest of the year. However, I have realized that the fifteen plus years I had with him were nothing short of magical, and I look to find comfort in knowing that he’s still here, wandering with me every day.

On another note, 2012 brought a lot of joy and many adventures into my life. I celebrated my 24th year of life in May, and finished an entire year of grad school along with it. Scott and I spent time roaming around the Western Slope of Colorado, and shortly after my family welcomed our newest member, little Scout (who has been an incredible blessing in my life). Scott and I also celebrated six years of love and life together, and worked hard to help one another finish up our second to last semester of school (hopefully just mine, though – I’m crossing my fingers that he’ll apply for grad school one day in the future). We also made new friendships that we’re both so thankful for, and I more than realized that I have an amazing group of girlfriends who made 2012 a magical year.

Of course there has been many amazing bits and moments that I’m failing to mention, but overall, 2012 was a year that I’ll never forget.

Here’s to 2013!

Happy New Year’s Eve, sweet friends, and please stay safe tonight.
-Chelsea xo