An Epic Year! 2011 in Review (Part 2)
Two thousand & eleven has been extraordinarily epic for so many reasons. I don’t even know where to begin! Personally, I’ve had tremendous highs & desperate lows. In the end, like life, it was terrible & it was beautiful.
Here’s a look at the second half of my year. (Click here to see Part 1.)
July
In July, I:
- Had the most wonderful 4th of July celebration with my family
- Spent a gorgeous week beside the sea
- Got a lovely tan
Favourite Post: “Seniors spar after roadside spat” (A Lesson in Kindness)
August
In August, I:
- Visited the New Jersey State Fair
- Ate fried pickles for the first time (!!!)
- Enjoyed every moment of the sweet summer heat
Favourite Post: Let Go of Your Ego
September
In September, I:
- Went to the Renaissance Faire
- Got my face painted for the first time
- Visited the Sugarloaf Artisan Village
- Went to Gala Darling‘s wonderful birthday party
Favourite Post: Be still.
October
In October, I:
- Took a whirlwind trip to San Antonio for a speaking engagement
- Watched our little mountain turn into the magical colours of autumn
- Experienced a freak October blizzard
- Went Hallowe’en trick-or-treating with the cutest little boy this side of heaven
Favourite Post: Sunday Sweetness: Snowed In!
November
In November, I:
- Went on magical adventures with Matthew & Bella
- Practiced gratitude for my one million blessings
- Savoured the stunning November sunsets
Favourite Post: Beat Anxiety, Overcome Depression–The Book
December
In December, I:
- Got new glasses
- Made homemade Christmas presents
- Lost a person who was incredibly special to me–my precious Uncle Rich
- Contracted the stomach flu from hell on Christmas Day & lost 6 pounds in 2 days (!)
- Remembered what an amazing, difficult, beautiful adventure this year has been
Favourite Post: Willing to Be Unpopular
Whew!
Thank you so much for being a special part of my journey. I can’t wait to experience 2012 with you.
Wishing you all of the love & all of the light in the Universe!
xo,
Dena
Comments (5)
Anonymous
December 29, 2011 at 12:55 pm
A great 2nd half of the year even with a few little down spots, seems like a lot of my friends both here in Charleston and out in cyber space had some really bad flu or colds around Christmas. I hope you’re feeling better and I wish you the very best for the New Year.
Dena Botbyl
December 29, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Thanks so much, Lou! Wishing you & yours the merriest & brightest 2012! xo
Clare Bear
December 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm
I loved this review – didn’t realize you saw Gala! You look amazing in those glasses.
Dena Botbyl
December 29, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Thank you so much!
Yes, I did. And I went to her birthday party, too. She is a doll, a real, live doll. <3
Andra Watkins
December 30, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I love that I have been around and recall most of these things as they happened. I can’t wait to see what 2012 holds for you. xo