New Years Eve – the most perfect time of the year to reflect and reminisce about the past year. 

Sorry I’m a little late with this post… but what sparked this topic was actually from a dinner I had with a couple of friends from University a couple weeks back.  One of them mentioned how much things have changed since work started and I think it’s true too.  But then again, with change also comes many countless memories that will make 2008 a year to be missed.

Here are my Top 5:

5. MESA – As much as I’ve moved on from the madness, there is something magical about being involved in this organization that will always be a part of me.  I hope I’ll be lucky enough to experience this type of togetherness in a team sometime in my life again!

4. Freedom of Travelling – Backpacking in Europe (esp with Belle) was an awesome experience.  Mmmm I miss those pastries and sleeping on the grass in front of the Tour Eiffel!  Oh yes, can’t forget about Vegas either; upgrading to a baller suite, watching cirque, clubbing at Palms… and all with awesome friends too! 

3. Having a summer (enough said) - The kicking-it-back lifestyle, aka sleeping in the AMs, waking up in the PMs and doing anything I wanted whenever. 

2. Volleyball 24/7 – Living and breathing volleyball (5x/wk court & beach) & of course Dream Team (:

1. Some awesome friends living in Toronto -  Above all, what I’ll miss most about 2008 is having some of my closest friends in Toronto (Jo, Car, and soon-to-be John) who has left (and will be leaving tomorrow) to pursue once in a lifetime experiences. I miss you all  ): … and know that 2009 won’t be the same without you… ): P.S. Come back soon.

And there we go, goodbye 2008 and cheers to 2009 - a new year with less swearing, more blogging, more savings, more championships, and the same most amazing friends ever.