_New Year's Day, Global Family Day & Polar Bear Plunge/Swim Day

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_So begins my first day of 2012 . . .

Started my morning off right with a delicious breakfast at Waffle Brothers to celebrate the New Year with my adorable boyfriend, Justin. Gorging ourselves on the world's most delicious waffles  is actually a bit ironic due to the fact that today is also Global Family Day. The purpose of Global Family Day this year is to focus on world hunger.

Upon returning home, we promptly removed all reminders that the Christmas Season is now officially over. The Post-Christmas Blues is what I am feeling today, for sure. I hope your de-decorating went alright!

What a difference a year makes! The picture above is Justin and I's first Christmas in Colorado and we wanted to show off the weather to our family in Michigan. To the right is our 2012 Polar Plunge Celebratory hot tub soaking. It was only 28 degrees. Brrrrr!

_New Year's Resolutions. Now, I know you've got them, but where? Written on a piece of paper you'll lose in a stack by February? Thanks to Aileen at Creating Clever for introducing me to this super cute way to remember your resolutions. This year I'm doing things a bit differently. Since my birthday is so close to the new year, I thought I would focus on my year as a 25 year old instead of a 2012-er.
_2012 Manifesto
Thanks to Aileen at Creating Clever for introducing me to this super cute way to remember your resolutions!




What are some of your New Year's resolutions? Which ones are you looking forward to most?

Happy New Year! Happy Global Family Day!

And Happy Plunging!
XO
_26 things to do before 26
Also, thanks to Andrea at Hula Seventy for more great goal ideas!

1. Climb three more Fourteeners.
2. Go camping at least five times this summer.
3. Go skiing at least once this winter.
4. Rent a house.
5. Ride my bike to Denver.
6. Keep one plant alive for an entire year.
7. Lost 10 lbs OR two sizes.
8. Read 10 books.
9. Document my 25th year through pictures.
10. Continue on my path to becoming a Hygenius. (Genius Dental Hygienist!)
11. Run at least one more 10K.
12. Try 25 new recipes.
13. Build a bridge with my sister.
14. Re-vamp my wardrobe.
15. Complete 10 DIY projects.
16. Get a smart phone and not kill it.
17. Go on a cruise.
18. Go on a hot air balloon ride.
19. Get all eight Harry Potter movies.
20. Call one family member per week (not counting my mom or dad!)
21. Volunteer for at least one dental event.
22. Have a dinner party.
23. Celebrate three years with the love of my life.
24. Take one vacation by myself.
25. Buy (and use) one new attachment for my KitchenAid.
26. Turn 26!!
New Year's Eve 2010
New Year's Eve 2011
New Year's Eve 2012