My Year of Firsts: 2015 → 2016
I can't believe it's the end of another year, another chapter in my life. 2015 was so, so full. Full of tears, laughter, joy, adventures... and a whole lotta love. (Okay, I'll try to tone down the sap for this post.)
Here's a rundown of what went down. (See what I did there?)
January
- I started watching The Walking Dead even though I swore I never would.
- I detailed my writing process on the blog.
- Sorry, I'm lame. I don't even remember what happened last January. Except it involved taking at least one selfie.
February
- I grieved the death of Leonard Nimoy.
- I saw Celtic Thunder's "best of" concert, which included my first time seeing Damian McGinty live. I've loved this band (and Damian) since I was thirteen or fourteen, so it was a big deal.
- I reminisced about seeing Owl City live in concert.
- Someone crashed their car through our fence. Everyone was okay, but it was eventful.
Mom & I at Celtic Thunder
March
- I scouted locations for my graduation party.
- I prepared for the relaunch of The Fangirl Initiative
April
- We relaunched The Fangirl Initiative with a domain name, a new design, and a giveaway
- I scouted more graduation party locations (and found one!)
- I took my senior pictures in a giant field of grass (something that was an unspoken item on my bucket list).
- I turned 19! I got an iPod to replace my slightly-broken one, and we watched Divergent.
May
- I'm lame here, too. I don't remember what happened. But there was a lot of rain and graduation planning.
June
- I graduated!
- I got my permit (finally).
- We had to hospitalize our cat, Tux, who was diagnosed with kidney failure. He was sent home to be on IV fluids, and we got a few more months with him.
July
- Our desktop computer caught on fire. We were fine, but it was a wild day.
- I tried to read more, with mixed results.
- I did a glaze to turn my hair red, completing an item on my bucket list.
- I finished Because I'm Irish's first rewrite
- I finished Petrichor's first draft.
August
- I bought my first flannel shirt, which was the best decision I ever made.
- I began recapping Daredevil on The Fangirl Initiative.
- I finally got Further Up and Further In a domain name after blogging since 2006
September
- I got my second earlobe piercing.
- I visited Oregon.
- I saw the ocean for the first time.
October
- I started recapping Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on The Fangirl Initiative.
- I came up with the idea for Leo Andromedus
- I met an old blogging friend, Gianna, who is lovely and amazing and truly a gift.
- I got introduced to a whole new social atmosphere (aka I got a social life)
- Started working with Libero Network
- I said goodbye to my first pet and one of my best friends, Tuxedo Max.
- I dressed up as Jemma Simmons for Halloween.
November
- Began Leo Andromedus
- Started to react to The Walking Dead on The Fangirl Initiative
- Grieved the Paris attacks
- I met up with Inna after knowing each other through blogging for years
- I put a streak of temporary pink hair dye in my hair.
- I saw the horrible Civil War trailer
- I got a ridiculously bad crush on John Krasinski.
- Finished my seventh NaNo and completed Leo Andromedus
December
- My grandpa Bob passed away unexpectedly. I still don't know what to say about this. I'm so sad but also so happy that he's where he's supposed to be. Bittersweet.
- I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens and IT WAS SO GOOD.
- We had Christmas, which was sad but still really good.
It's been a full year. One mostly full of firsts. I saw the ocean for the first time. I graduated high school. I drove a car for the first time. I lost my first pet. I lost my first grandfather. I tried rewriting a novel for the first time.
So many firsts. So many learning experiences. So much. Just... so much. That's how I'd describe 2015. (So much, such wow.)
8 comments
Looks like you had a super eventful year. A mix of good and bad, it's nice to see that you were able to weather the storms. I'm going to start watching,'The Walking Dead' as well. Tux looks just like my cat, and that makes me really sad. You definitely accomplished more than I did, I applaud you. I hope next year treats you well :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Skye! Ooh, let me know what you think of The Walking Dead! I think it's definitely on my list of all-time favorite shows.
DeleteAw, I'm sorry it made you sad! I'm sure your cat is adorable. I love cats SO much.
Honestly, I accomplished a lot of these things by accident, so I wouldn't feel too bad. :) I had no idea this would be such a big year--a lot of it surprised me.
Thanks so much for stopping by and the well wishes! I hope 2016 is awesome for you! Happy New Year!
Congrats on the amazing year! Graduating high school is such a huge deal. I remember being so excited for all the amazing things to come. Also, I'm looking forward to listening to your playlist as soon as I'm done writing this comment.
ReplyDeleteHope 2016 is even better!
Thanks, Sunny! I know, it's kind of amazing/terrifying all at the same time! Thanks for listening to the playlist! I hope you have an amazing 2016. Happy New Year!
DeleteOh wow! You've had a full year for sure. I'm so sorry for all the hardships you've had. I know it's been tough. But it looks like God has blessed you with many rainbows through the storms as well.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing all your pics. Your senior picture is GORGEOUS!
Goodness, it's been quite a year, hasn't it? I hope you have a much better and absolutely beautiful 2016! *hugs*
Definitely. It's been a hard but still beautiful year. Thank you so much for the compliment, well wishes, and stopping by to leave a comment! I hope you have an amazing 2016. *hugs back* We're going to rock this! ♥
DeleteWow, sounds like you had a pretty intense year! I need details on this desktop catching fire, sounds like a good story. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather and cat, hope you're doing well. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited because you have some of my favorite songs and bands in your playlist! Hope next year is just as exciting with a few less bumps! =)
Wow that is a totally eventful year...sorry for all the sad things though. *hugs you* *feeds you fangirl cake* But YAY for seeing the ocean (omg, I grew up with the ocean so I can't even imagine not having seen it for so long! ;D) and such successes with the Fangirl Initiative blog and your writing and afjdksla I just hope next year is equally awesome for you!! YAYY!!
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