- I rang in 2012 in New Haven, CT (just like this year) We had so much fun it warranted a second post.
- Josh and I spent a weekend with friends in Washington, DC. I officially want to move there.
- I went to Disney! I loved a week in sunny Orlando when it was snowing back home.
- Spring Break in New Haven. There was so much food and so many adventures I again had to do a second post.
- I went to the dermatologist for the first time in my life. I got a skin check done and had a mole removed. I open up about my anxiety involving health issues.
- My parents and Josh's parents meet for the first time. I was so nervous.
- I owned an Easter egg hunt at my friend's Easter party. We also smashed a lot of eggs.
- My step-mom bought a Vitamix for our house! It is my favorite kitchen product of all time, I use it every day.
- My blog got a HUGE makeover! Before this I was really unhappy with how my blog looked. It now has the professional, aesthetically pleasing look I always wanted.
- I started my summer internship. I had to go to Harrisburg, PA (where I was born) for training.
- Josh and I hosted our first couple's party at his apartment. I want to host a lot more often in the future.
- I made my first Vlog. I was so nervous.
- Josh and I went to our first wedding together in Connecticut. One of his childhood friends got married and it was so much fun.
- I GOT ENGAGED! This was definitely the highlight of my year.
- We celebrated our engagement with friends.
- I created the Wedding page on my blog. I update it every time I make a wedding related post.
- State College 4th of Julys are so special. It's crazy to think that next year Josh and I will be celebrating two days before our wedding!
- We celebrated Arts Fest with Josh's parents. If you're ever in State College when this art show is happening in the summer it's definitely worth checking out.
- Josh and I got our engagement photos done. We are so happy with the results, I've truly never seen such beautiful photos.
- Williamsport is the home of the Little League World Series. It wouldn't be a summer in Central PA without going to a game.
- My nephew Jax was born! I now have two amazing nephews.
- I started running! I'm so happy I did. This is an activity I want to keep doing for a long, long time.
- I celebrated my one year blogiversary and one year as a vegetarian! I feel so lucky to be able to blog.
- I turned 22! Just in time for the Taylor Swift 22 song to be released so I can sing along and feel oh-so-relevant when it comes on the radio.
- Josh and I traveled to Connecticut for Fall Frolic. It was my second year of participating in the tradition.
- I ran my first 5k race at the Runner's World event in Emmaus, PA! It was such a huge accomplishment for me, one I truly never thought I would accomplish. It was my first blogging event, and I was so proud to be able to represent FitFluential. I got to work with amazing companies and made some of my first blogging friends! Additional Runner's World posts are here, here, here, and here.
November
- Josh turned 28. I was so happy to continue the tradition of making him carrot cake from scratch.
- Josh and I celebrated our second anniversary! It was super special because it is our last dating anniversary before we have a wedding anniversary to celebrate as well. We celebrated so much there was a second post.
- Trader Joes opened in State College. Our grocery bill has definitely increased but our stomachs are very happy.
- I celebrated Thanksgiving by reflecting on what I'm most thankful for. I'm blessed to be fortunate for so much.
- I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. Womp womp. But thankfully I've never had an attack and I now have an inhaler should I ever need it.
- I reflected on what it means to be happy and where that happiness comes from. We have so much control over the quality of our life.
- I celebrated Hanukkah for the first time. It was so special getting to share that with Josh. I'm excited we will be a Christmas and Hanukkah household.
- I share my mom's story and celebrate her short life on this Earth. If there's ever a story that makes me thankful for each and every day I have it's this one.
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