A Summary of 2010

Random photo: A close-up of my Chanel ring. 

 2010

This was the year I:  

* lost loved ones;

* was in my first car accident;

* suffered many nights of insomnia;

* worked two jobs and studied full-time;

* attemped to learn ice cream shop "culture";

* returned back to the dating scene and on my first blind date I listened to a guy talk about his hamsters for an hour;

* walked in the shoes of Tom Hansen from 500 Days of Summer i.e. I caught "oneitis" from a boy.

This is the same year that I: 

* graduated with a B.A. With Distinction;

* was admitted into the Faculty of Social Work and Master's of Teaching Program;

* stood and watched the Stampede fireworks on the roof of an apartment with a glass of red wine in hand. Soaking in the brilliant lights, sound, smell, and companionship of the summer night;

* walked down a pathway on a beautiful autumn afternoon with trees sporting a magnificent array of fall colors. I was enthralled by the sheer beauty of colors reflecting against the brilliant blue of the sky;

* visited the Calgary Young Offender Centre (CYOC) and gained some insights into daily living conditions of the residents;

* went bowling with immigrant children and youths. Seeing their excitements and happiness made my heart melt;

* attended a live orchestra with my dad, and a quaint concert with Jones;

* had a wonderful Vegan dinner with Karen, who I did not see for over 3 years (!), at Gradititude Cafe and had tea at Oolong Tea House;

* expereinced a foodgasm with the calamari at Tribune Restaurant;

* had an amazing "Girl's Night Out" at the quaint Gypsy Bistro & Wine Bar. Five years ago the food was amazing there, currently the food is a bit bland and watery;

* attended a Social Work fundrasing party at Cafe Koi, which was a very cozy lounge;

* had a yummy caesar salad and steak at Jack Astor's Bar and Grill;

* consumed amazing smoked salmon and poached eggs at Diner Deluxe;

* ate delicious fresh fruit waffles at Cora's;

* had a "quiet" ladies night at Jamesons Pub;

* celebrated the end of semster one at The Den with the Social Work gang;

* celebrated Christmas with friends and family at Hong Chou Inn;

* am eternally thankful for my friends and mentors;

* have irrefutable proof that I can always count on my family for support.

In summary, some battles I fought and won. Meanwhile, other fights I lost but I tried (that's what matters the most, right?).  2011 will be an awesome year!