2015 will be remembered as one of the most emotional times of my life (so far). There were times when I couldn’t believe how great my life was becoming and then there was intense frustration from things breaking down. And phrases like “you got to be kidding me”, “no way”, “I’m so happy”, “I hate my life” and “please pinch me” were all used.

Here’s a little how my 2015 went…

Started something new just before February.

Blew up lots of balloons for a suprise birthday party.

Moved out with no more late night video game raids.

Moved about five miles away in another new development.

Got promoted!

First Auto Show in Chicago (ALL TUXED’ UP).

Visited a Tesla Store and went for a ride to test out insane mode. Rad people!

One of the weirdest birthdays where my true friends shined.

Picked up Lilo!!! My first puppy!

Visited Petco and turned Lilo into a Blue Buffalo girl.

Raising a puppy is both hard and very rewarding.

Hung out with my two new cousins at Easter.

Invited to my best friend’s wedding in KC!

Pool party!!!

June thru September were some of the hardest times of my life due to some close friends going behind my back, having no respect for the choices I make and not being on the same page.

Celebrated 4th of July with my Dad and Lilo at Lake Okoboji.

The fireworks made me miss something special at the time (It was complicated).

First Tax-Free Holiday experience in KC!

Feeling played with, used and just another number.

Punched myself.

Two tire accidents within a week of each other.

Worst customer service experience at Ramsey Mazda.

Called my Dad, my Mom and my sis more than ever.

Was forced to move out.

First winery visit with my Mom. All the cheese and wine! Finally, got to meet my stepsister.

Moved again. Now just Lilo and me in a studio apartment. Best thing that I ever did.

Applied for many jobs to help with debt and higher living costs. Job applications are the worst and very inconsistent.

Attended my first Taylor Swift concert! Thanks Charlie!

Got accepted at REI!

Made new friends!

Got my new 1.3, 256, Space Gray MacBook

Witnessed Lilo’s first sight of snow :)

Turkey Day and choked up over what I was thankful for (Lilo for being by my side, especially throught the tough times).

Caught up with friends from High School and College.

Launched new projects but no progress…

My sister (very best friend) got engaged!

Dinner with Ana and her family with some of the best chicken noodle soup with mashed potatoes.

High score on Crossy Road of 391. Woot woot.

Celebrated Christmas with all of my family, including Lilo!

I probably missed a few things that happened in 2015 but 2016 is going to be a year of high positivity, high self-esteem, high productivity, and bonding time with the pup and my friends. If I have free time I will spend it with Lilo! Oh and do more exercise, drink more water and just do more work.