Seriously, this year seemed to just fly by. It's fun for me to look back on what I accomplished in the last year, so please forgive the cliche list.
List of Firsts for the year
- Got up close and personal with an active volcano. Last April I returned to the Big Island to see lava pouring into the ocean. Amazing!!
- Zip lining over upcountry, Maui
- Stand-up paddle boarding
- In July I drove a new convertible Mustang for the weekend while out on an interview (for free!)
- Went flying with my dad in his fancy plane
- Started paying off my student loans (less than exciting, but still an accomplishment)
- Went to Witch's Night Out at Gardener Villiage
Other large accomplishments
- Finished my residency program in Maui, Hawai'i.
- Sold my trusty Honda sidekick "Gold Rush" which followed me across the ocean, but didn't return with me.
- Went scuba diving out at the Molokini crater, La Perouse Bay, and Ma'alaea harbor. All these lovely dive sites that I'd only scratched the surface of whilst snorkeling.
- Said goodbye to Maui and moved back to the Mainland.
- Beefed up my resume and drove/flew to more interviews than I care to remember.
- Found and purchased "The Caddie," my slick new ride that I love, but I have to admit, probably dislikes winter just as much as I do.
- Discovered the timesuck that is Pinterest, and started creating all kinds of delicious desserts, and fancy home decor.
- Got to spend several months hanging out with my family, which I haven't been able to do since I graduated High School.
- Sent off Elder Mitchell Brown to Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Was hired as a Dentist for a job in Taylorsville, Utah.
- Moved into a lovely new condo, and made myself at home in West Jordan.
- Finally made it to Thanksgiving dinner with my family in probably 3 years
Seriously, I know there was so much more. Just thinking over the past year, I am amazed at how blessed I've been, and at how many fun things I've been able to experience. Maui was such a huge blessing and adventure, and I really hope I don't reminisce about it too much. However, I never thought I'd be able to move back to Utah and get such an amazing job. It feels so similar to 2004 when I moved to Salt Lake for college, and here I am nine years later back in the valley. If you had asked me then where I thought I'd be in nine years, I never would have predicted this, but I couldn't be happier with where I am. Here's hoping the next year just gets better!
