End of 2011 is Nigh

Hey Peeps,
Thought I'd do an end of the year round up.

This year was in fine form for Dave and I. We both had full-time work which was a big difference from 2010. We've settled in to our Chinatown pad and finally got a couch. No more camping chairs for these folk! "moving on up, moving on up"

The biggest news of the year was Dave popping the big question. And I said YES! We then went into planning madness, which got me overly stressed out, and decided to post-pone until the summer of 2013 to take the pressure off.

Fircom was a big part of my year. It's took the year to find my feet and now I'm pumped about being able to create big changes in the infrastructure and stream-line the administrative processes in 2012. It was stressful to get back into a career path, but my love of non-profits came back and with it my confidence.

Dave and I went on a few vacations this year which was huge for us. In April, we spent a week traveling to Oregon and Northern California to visit our friend Amanda. We saw sea lions and the dramatic Oregon coast. We played croquet and took long leisurely bike rides through the rolling farmlands that feed most of North America. We discovered a deep love of all things Portland - a hipsters paradise.

In the fall, I went to PEI for the United Church National Camping Conference. I spent a few days ahead of time discovering sleepy little Charlottetown - claim to fame, Birthplace of Confederation. Apparently, if you want to start a country all you need is kick-ass parties for two weeks and everyone's on board. I stayed in a hostel for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and friendliness.

Dave made a trip to his parent's new town, Sarnia, ON. It had been two years since he'd seen his family and he had a wonderful time exploring with his parents and visiting his niece and nephew and drawing together.

Personally, 2011 was the year that I decided to do something about a couple of issues I have been carrying with me. I am taking the time to sort out my feelings about these so that I can let them go. Getting married has really shone a light on areas that I need to work on. Dave and I had our first meeting with a financial planner. Planning a future isn't going to take care of itself and we are investing the time and money to figure out what are dreams are and how we want to achieve them.

I am excited for 2012. Each year holds surprises and I'm sure next year is no different.

Big kisses and hugs to all my loved ones!

Margo