2013 Year Review

It’s hard to believe the year has come to an end; the year flew by. Although the year wasn’t without its bumps on the road overall it was a great year. So as I hello to 2014 I look back at all the highlights of the year 2013.

The boyfriend and I went to Montréal for a couple of days. The trip was a lot fun and included lots of food, drinks, sightseeing and a bit of chills from the cold. I love Montréal so much. If I spoke French I would move there in a heartbeat

I turned 25 and celebrated my quarter of a century birthday with my friends from work. We had lunch at Milestones and they all gave me great gifts and of course lovely company. I couldn’t have asked for more. Still can’t believe I’m in my mid 20’s though.

I reached my one year mark at my job. My longest job yet. Although the job can be stressful I couldn’t ask for a better job. My co-workers are amazing and we have built incredible friendships. I have learned a lot and grown as a person and it has also gifted me with once in a life time experiences like doing the highest hands free walk 

I did the EdgeWalk for the second time in my life and it was still as amazing as the first time. After a lot of cancellations because of the weather I finally managed to get up there in company of my boyfriend’s brother. It was his first time going up and he really enjoyed it

Summer was way too short but it was filled with lots of bbqs, relaxation at the pool, trips to the beach, roadtrips, drinking and tanning. I’d have to say that this was one of my favourite summers. I somehow got a few weekends off work which meant I could go on trips and have fun in the sun.

We moved to another apartment in October. I was skeptical at first because I loved my old apartment but after being in the new apartment for a few months I love the new one just as much. Although it’s a lot smaller I love the location. We have everything we need around us and it’s close enough to downtown yet also close enough to go further north. 

Tony building the new couch at the new apartment

 My boyfriend and I celebrated four years of being together and I can’t imagine being with anyone else. He is my best friend and we have so many great times when we’re together. Like any other couple we have our differences and argue but I love that we can get past it and build a stronger relationship. I love him with all my heart.

We got engaged! I’ll write another post with more details. 

I celebrated my fourth Christmas with my boyfriend. We went to our friend's, Hans and Lars', house on the 24th for Christmas dinner. We drank, listened to music and played beer pong. Probably did a little too much beer pong playing myself. My brother-in-law came from Thunder Bay to visit and it was nice to see him again after a few months. The 25th a few friends came for drinks and pozole. I was still hung over and trying to recover from the 24th so I kept the drinking to a minimum. 

Beer Bottle Christmas Tree made by Lars

Oscar (brother-in-law) and Paco playing beer pong

Beer Pong table at it's finest

We said goodbye to 2013 by going to Guvernment with our group of friends. We were a little hesitant to go because it would be crazy busy. Although it was packed and we had to wait in line for coat check it was still a lot of fun and I really enjoyed welcoming 2014 with good music and dancing.

Here’s to a new year!