It?s official ? I am old

OH MY GOLLY friends.

I have officially left my early 20′s and am coasting downwind into the land of mid – late 20′s. GAHHH!

26 candles = a really REALLY warm cake. Yowza.

Besides having a really awesome, random Tuesday night celebration (Fiance, you are the best at secrets, surprises, and celebrating my birthday. I love you), I thought it would be fun to look back at my 25th year, and highlight the things I am most looking forward to doing in my 26th year on this planet.

I celebrated spring by organizing my first progressive party, thanks to Buitoni.

We road tripped to Cedar Point and rode rollercoasters for 14 hours straight.

TJ and I stuffed ourselves silly at the Leland Food & wine fest

Kicked off Memorial Day weekend by mini golfing for ashs bday

Ran my very first 5k and got smoked by a 7 year old.

Enjoyed the Cherry fest wine pavilion

Bought my first road bike

Spent a weekend camping in celebrationg of “Wood-stach“

Went to the 2nd annual Healthy Living Summit  in Chicago!

Enjoyed First annual Paella in the Park  & music by Blues Traveler

Catered 2 events!!!!!

4th annual Paradise camping trip

Became a TRIATHLETE!

Tried my hand out at wedding photography for BFF KATE!

Got engaged…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spent a week in Vegas

Ran my 2nd 5k 9 hours after returning from Vegas…in a wedding dress!

Drank boatloads of wine and toured a Mac & Cheese cookoff

And now, my list of things to kick butt doing this year:

Running my first half Marathon!!!!

WEDDING. Duh.

Our wedding is going to have people saying “Duke and Duchess who???”! Okay…maybe not…

HONEYMOON !!!!

And other various goals:

Complete another tri.

Improve my photography skills.

Excel at my new job.

Start house reno projects.

Cook at least 4x a week.

Blog at least 2x a week (probably not viable until after wedding…)

Golf a lot.

Enjoy our Jet Skis!

Spend more time with family.

Run more often with dogs.

25 was a really really great year, but I think 26 is going to be the best yet. Here’s hoping!