So tomorrow is the day. The day that this year ends. So much has happened this year, its been truly incredible. In good ways and in harder ways. I went through a bad break-up that seemed to never ever leave my mind. I couldn't get over my feelings for him or the other person that changed my life.
I also lost a lot of myself in both of these relationships and I lost my confidence. This year, I am gaining it all back. I'm gaining back my happiness and my confidence in myself.
But also some GREAT things happened this year, I had heaps of art shows AND I graduated from college with a BFA. :]
So here's a recap of some of the good things that happened this year:
In January, I hung out with pretty friends in Oxford for the holidays. I had a sad NYE but at least I had one of my best friends there with me as I cried. ;]
When March popped around the corner, I got to see my best friends throughout the month.
I also went to SXSW in March. It was an adventure to say the least.
April came and that means the greatest art festival in Oxford, MS arrives Double Decker.
In May, I got to see my twin brother graduate! He was so sick the whole weekend, but we still took a little family vacation in Alabama.
In June, I got to relax. And it was incredible.
In July, one of my closest friends was pregnant and beautiful. She has been a huge inspiration in my life and always will be. Such a pretty Mama Bird, Mrs. Erin Abbott Kirkpatrick.
In August, I got to be in a rad photo-shoot for a day. It was so much fun.
In September, I took a road trip to Nashville to see my pretty friend Maggy get married. I love Nashville so much.
October was a really great month for me. First off, my brother and I turned 23 :]
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(Sorry for the bad picture. It was the only decent one.) We went to Memphis, TN.
I also got to hang out with my best friends little girl, Addie.
A few days later, I had a birthday get-together at my house. It was filled with my closest friends and it was wonderful. I felt so blessed.
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(my friend Natalie made me the prettiest ombre cake. It was the prettiest cake I have ever received. I didn't want to eat it because it was so cute!)
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Later that month, I had the privilege to be in the annual One Night Stand Motel Art Show in Oxford, MS. It was a memorable night. I sold everything in my room! :]
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For Halloween, I was a kitty. I dyed my hair pink for the night. Which was a fun little adventure.
Then, I got surprised at the end of the month by one of my favorite people in the whole world, who was my first roommate in Oxford. She asked me to be a bridesmaid. My first wedding to be in!
November flopped around and I hibernated most of the month.
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One of my friends passed away, he was a great guy. RIP Simon. We love you and still think about you all the time.
Molly Gee got married! She was the prettiest bride! Sterling and I had too much fun in the photo-booth. :]
December finally came and I worked my little butt off to finish my thesis strong. It was so much work but I was so happy with my show.
My bff came to my show.
I had a little going away party my last night in Oxford. I made some close friends my last few weeks there. I miss them all the time.
I made a huge decision and moved back to my hometown in Jackson, MS.
At the end of December, we had the Esperanza Plantation Record Label show. It's our annual christmas show. It's always incredible to see the crowds faces light up. We danced the night away backstage in the cold theatre.
And FINALLY, while living back here.. I'm having to get use to seeing my best friend "on occasion" instead of our normal every day breakfast at the same spot.
Sorry this post is so long, just wanted to recap this year. This year has had its great ups and horrible horrible lows. But I'm really looking forward to 2013!
I've already made a huge new years resolution list that I'm excited to start.
I wish you and your family a
happy new year!
Love,
Kate
