A Look Back

Well, I think we can all agree that 25 was quite an age for me.  The first half of the year was relatively uneventful, but the last six months have been one hell of a rollercoaster:

quit my job

got engaged

moved back to America

I also took up running, started to plan my wedding, rescued a black lab named Charlie, and jumped back into the life of a Washingtonian - which came with a whole new wonderful blogging community! Even considering the most difficult parts of the year, in which deciding to uproot my world in London and endure a long-distance engagement stands out as a major test, I wouldn't change the experiences I've had.  The past twelve months have made me stronger, I know; I've examined what it means to be a friend, a daughter, a sister, and a girlfriend, and I'm pretty happy about where I've ended up.

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So, on the eve of my birthday - even though I won't really be celebrating it until next month - I'm going to indulge in a coupe of champagne, a few macarons, and a pretty new frock.  After all, you only turn 26 once!