I somehow ended up going through my blog archives last week and was amazed at how much I wrote and how much I needed to re-read through my posts. Not just because I'm a fantastic writer (just kidding, I'm really not) or because these posts are posts you HAVE to read, but rather, because they're posts I need to read.
So I've decided to do a wrap-up post with some of my favorite posts from each month this year. Call me lazy, but I think this is a brilliant post to write. Seriously, if you do it, I promise you won't forget it. You're going to find a bunch of gems--whether they make you laugh, cry, or just smile.
Happy New Year friends!
JANUARY
I started off the year by sharing my word for the year. I also got totally vulnerable and shared about my complexion, and some (more) thoughts of being a singleton.
FEBRUARY
In February, I changed my definition of love, talked a lot about idols, and shared a lot of random stuff about yours truly.
MARCH
March brought communion, a letter about my college years, and yes, I officially graduated college.
APRIL
In April, I shared a pin that went re-pinning crazy and I also shared some of my blogging routines and I posted my first (and currently only) vlog. That was one post I cannot re-read/watch--am I the only one who thinks it's weird to listen/watch yourself on camera?
MAY
May was a busy month. I participated in Jenni's Blog Every Day in May Challenge and well, blogged every day in May--my favorites being my story in 250 words or less, a few letters to my blogging besties, and who I am in 10 words, my three worst traits. Oh, and I also wrote a letter to you, too.
JUNE
June was a good month for this blog and a start to so many new (and good!) things. I started off June with a new blog name and identity. I also photographed my very first portrait session, wrote about the importance of sharing our stories, took down the GFC widget, and started The Circle.
JULY
I kicked off July by shooting in purely manual mode. And I also shared my desire to simplify, the good days I have as a single lady, some of the blogging lessons I've learned so far, and my thoughts on job-searching post-college graduation.
AUGUST
In August, my family and I went on a much needed internet-free beach trip and I later talked about the importance of hope and clinging to it during tough times.
SEPTEMBER
In September, I participated in Jenni's Blogtember challenge and I discovered that I'm an ISFJ, how blogging and social media have changed my life, hosted my first giveaway, and wrote some fiction (more coming soon!). Oh, and I also got my first real-person job.
OCTOBER
Come October, Beth and I played 2 Truths and a Lie (here are the answers, if you're curious!), I shared my love for She Reads Truth, and I also wrote on balancing work life with my personal life (and dreams).
NOVEMBER
November was full of gratitude, realizing that I am actually un-entitled, and learning from clothing stains.
DECEMBER
Last but not least, in December, I turned the tables and asked you questions (not the last of these posts, by the way!), shared my not-so-secret blogging secrets, my need to live in the present, and my family's Christmas cards, too.
So what did you do this year? Anything huge? Anything worth sharing? Are you a fan of these kinds of posts? Did you write one yourself? If so, share the link in the comments below!