We had a super chill New Years' holiday this year! We started the weekend with a date night a Roshambo Friday night; a new restaurant in the neighborhood. From the food to the charm, I loved everything about this place! The next morning, Charles and I headed to Augusta to spend the weekend with his family. We arrived just in time for a family lunch at Nachomama's. Then, his cousin Taylor and her boyfriend grabbed a drink at Indian Queen with us before we headed back to the house. That evening, we ordered in Mellow Mushroom pizza and watched the UGA vs. Ohio State game! It definitely raised our blood pressure and rattled our nerves, but we came out with a W sending us to the National Championship! We had a lazy Sunday complete with a delicious ham, collards, black-eyed pea, and cornbread lunch. Greyson and Marshall got back that afternoon, and we played on the trampoline before Taylor and Andrew headed home. The rest of us ate leftovers for dinner and then watched Fury! Sunday we said our goodbyes and headed back to Atlanta.
2022 at a Glance
Biggest Change of All: starting a new career at Northwestern Mutual!
Trips: Palm Springs for Hannah's Bachelorette, Lake Tahoe/Napa for Spring Break, Asheville/Lake Toxaway, Hilton Head, Girls trip to 30A, ATL Staycation for Ellie's Bachelorette, Cashiers for Bible Study Retreat, Barnsley Gardens for a work trip, Sea Island with mom, Kiawah with the Walkers
Weddings: Charleston for Caroline Tritschler, Bianca, Madeline, Nashville for Hannah, Statesboro for Carson, Savannah for Matt Douglas, Greenville for Elizabeth, Chattanooga for Taylor Smith, Charleston for David Melbourne
Fun Date Nights: Escape Room, triple date at Kitty Dare, Stone Mountain hike and Fudo, double date to the Braves game, Chateau Elan getaway and spa, Oktoberfest at ACC, ZZ and Simones before UGA vs. UT Game
Recipes: Christmas Cosmo, started Garnish and Gather, Pommes Dauphinoise for Easter and Chrismukkali, Harvest Kale Salad, Jennifer Anniston salad
Books: Screwtape Letters, Pretty Girls, Ugly Love, Gap and the Gain, The Things we Cannot Say, Oona Out of Order, The Couple Next Door, Pretty Little Wife, The Housekeeper, The Night Swim, Little Secrets, The One, Can you Keep a Secret?, Don't Look for Me, The Power Couple, Reminders of Him, His and Hers, Rock Paper Scissors, False Witness, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Greenlights
Holidays: Valentine's Day date night at KR Steakbar, Easter in Athens, Memorial Day at Lake Lanier, Fourth of July in Athens, Harper Halloween party as Sandy and Danny, Thanksgiving in Athens, Chrismukkali, Christmas in Athens/Augusta
Parties: Surprise 30th happy hour/dinner at Bistro Niko, 30th Power Couples Party, decades party for my 30th with my Trinity Team, baby showers for Claire and Nikita, a bridal shower for Bianca, Justin Beiber and Jordan Davis concert, an Engagement party for Elle and Conner, Engagement party for Ellie and Blake
Goals for 2022 Reflection
Faith: Read the Bible
I am honestly so proud of myself for sticking to the guide I followed and completing this on time!!! Having a daily reminder and the Holy Bible app on my phone helped me stay disciplined and on top of the daily reading.
Mind: Read 6 new books
I reached this goal and more than tripled it thanks to the digital library apps Hoopla and Libby. Listening to audiobooks made my commute to work much more enjoyable and helped me cross off some books I have been wanting to read much quicker!
Health: Exercise 3x a week
Although I am not sure where I landed on a weekly basis from the past year, having a free (and amazing) gym at my office has been a game changer. I am looking forward to sticking to a few workout routines I enjoy and making more of my workouts in the am in 2023!
Relationship: Fun date night once a month
We were able to accomplish this without trying very hard thanks to all the weddings we had this year. I am so thankful for date nights whenever we have them, and I know I need to cherish them now before our lives get even busier!
Fun: Travel to a new state
Although I did not travel to a new state, I was able to travel to a few new places, including Palm Springs, Kiawah, and Lake Tahoe! I have a feeling I will be able to cross a new state off the list next year when we visit Greyson and Marshall in Oregon!
Word for 2023: Present
I tend to frequently reminisce on the past or worry about the future, so in 2023 I want to focus more on the present. I will do so by continuing my daily devotion in the morning, being more consistent with journaling, and filling my time with the people and things that bring me the most joy. My goal is to spend less time worrying and more time living! Hopefully, 2023 will bring new beginnings, new adventures, and new memories.
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