Lights, Tigers and Bears...Oh My!

 On my way to my friends house tonight I was in bumper to bumper traffic as it was 5 PM on a Friday and a car was attempting to get into the turn lane, she was obviously in more of a hurry than me because she thought squeezing between me and the curb was the answer...NOT! My beautiful, red HHR now has some of her silver paint on my bumper, I am thankful that everyone is ok and that the damage is not as bad as it could have been.  I will get an estimate hopefully this week and make some decisions...FUN FUN!  I guess 28 looks like this too :)

Once I made it to my friend's house birthday celebration continued Friday night when I went for Pizza and Zoo Lights! It was an amazing evening and a great way to continue  my "28 looks like this" adventure! Last year I visited Chicago and their Zoo Lights and I only heard good things about Indy's version so I had to check it out.  We had a beautiful night, we went close to closing so the crowds thinned out and the air was the perfect crispness yet not too cold that we were freezing. Here were a few of my favorite "animals" of the evening...

 I am a peacock! haha

 This one probably made me smile the biggest! A Red Panda!! My favorite zoo animal!

This was a great start to my weekend and end to my birthday celebrations! I am so glad I was able to experience Christmas lights to their fullest with great company! After my more eventful, than necessary trip to meet my friend this evening this was the perfect way to take my mind off of stressing and actually enjoy myself.  The evening was perfect!

 I just thought this one was fun :) (this was not at the zoo, this was a drive through light display)

xoxo

What Will 28 Look Like?!

Today, I begin a new journey and I have a new attitude and new outlook to go along with the journey! 27 was a fantastic year full of lots of adventures, new experiences and lots of challenges.  I enjoyed 27 and for that reason have a great feeling for 28! To make sure it is a great year I am setting some goals for the year but before we begin let's review 27...

--Traveled out of the country for the first time
--Ran my first 5K without stopping
--Lost 40 pounds
--Got engaged
--Moved to Zionsville
--Began a new job
--Traveled to St. Louis for the first time
--Went for a propelled parachute ride
--Learned how to manage my money as a REAL adult {this still is not so easy, OR fun}
--Stepped out of my comfort zone LOTS

Phew...27 was fantastic but it is time for a new, more exciting adventure with 28. I am not sure what 28 looks like but I am ready for the ride of my life with a few thoughts on things I would like to accomplish this year! With 2013 right around the corner I think this is the year for me after all it is 2013 and my date is 13 so this is a good sign, right?!

  My day started with opening the gifts I had saved to open until it was my actual birthday. I brought the gifts and cards into my bedroom and had them waiting for my alarm to go off! I then went to work where my wonderful co-workers and students filled me with lots of birthday love. From birthday cake, to hugs and decorating the white board I didn't go a moment without feeling the love! In the meantime my phone was blowing up from all my friends not so near sending and filling me with their love! 

From today forward I would like to...
--treat myself and not feel guilty
--run at least two 5Ks
--travel to Wales and spend at least 2 weeks there
--complete at least 28 random acts of kindness
--step out of my comfort zone {more often than not}
--send birthday cards {on time or early}
--host or attend a Pinterest party
--become a Thirty-One consultant 
--volunteer my time with a new place
--start the immigration process with Andrew {I don't have much control, but here is hoping...}

This, by no means is an exhaustive list but it is a start.  If you have any ideas or suggestions, please share! If you would like to join in on any of the adventures, let me know, I like company! Here is to a great year! Here is to 28...