all dressed up

Miss Jessica from Classy in Philadelphia, one of my new favorite bloggers, did a wonderful post on all of the dresses she wore to dances and such.  I couldn't help but copy her idea because one of my favorite things about high school were, of course, the dances.

I didn't start going to high school dances until my junior year.  I didn't meet Thomas and start dating him until my senior year...therefore, my dates my junior year are intentionally left out :).  Thomas and I went to different schools, and because it was our senior year and we didn't want to miss out on our own dances.  We each took each other to our school's dances.  That's FOUR dances in one year, people.  But it made for lots of dresses, pictures and memories (er, and money spent).

So without further adieu...

p.s. Sorry if some of these pictures are huge.  I can't figure blogger out sometimes.

Junior year Formal 2006.  My favorite dress, ever.

Junior Prom 2006.

My Formal 2007.  2nd favorite dress.

Thomas's Formal 2007.  I borrowed this dress from a friend and I LOVED it.

Thomas's Senior Prom 2007.  Another borrowed dress that fit perfectly with their theme, Willy Wonka.

My Senior Prom 2007.  Um, I bought the dress for the shoes :)

my 2008 rundown

2008 was a milestone of a year.  I felt as if nothing truly exciting happened.  But as I start to reflect, a lot happened, I grew a lot, and I feel glad that this year is behind me.

Here's a list of the highlights and lowlights of my year.

Highlights:

-Got promoted at my job from a hostie to a server without even asking at my work.  This never happens in Tahoe Joe's land.  You usually have to do take-out for a few months so needless to say I was very shocked/honored that they asked me to serve.

-Cooked my first Valentine's Day dinner.

-Concerts galore!  Boyfriend's shows in town and out of town, Michael Buble, John Mayer and Colbie Caillat and Jack Johnson.  They were all memorable.

-Many beach trips.

-My birthday and my pretty beach cruiser.

-Becoming closer with some great work friends.

-Lake Tahoe with the family.

-Starting my blog! (even though we "were on a break" for awhile, haha)

Lowlights:

-Finding out the hard way who I can trust.

-Losing a lot of money because of above statement.

-Stressing about school.

-Fighting with the boyfriend (never fun).

-Realizing that I shouldn't settle for less than what I deserve and that I need to let people know that.

So what's to come in 2009 for me?  I'm not really sure.  I'm hoping and praying for some really good things.  2008 I feel was an off year for me.  I totally believe that how you spend your New Years is a prediction of how your year will turn up.  Things must be looking up!  2009 will brings lots of new things my way I can just feel it.  So, get ready 2009 because I'm ready for you!

On a completely off note, I start school Wednesday.  Even though I've been off since Thanksgiving, this break was not long enough.  On the bright side, NO MORE 8AM CLASSES!  Those are the devil.  Happy New Year everyone!  I hope you are feeling as good about 2009 as I am!