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2009 Highlights

I know a lot of people had a very rough year in 2009, but we were fortunate enough to have a really amazing year together. It almost seems like every year gets better since we moved in together and got engaged. I really believe that my husband is my good luck charm! Last year, I put together a similar year in review on my old blog, and I’ve decided to make it a tradition! So sit back and enjoy a quick rundown of the highlights of my 2009:

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We rang in the new year at Marla & Andrea’s downtown loft with our closest friends, attended the art deco car show on South Beach, celebrated my co-worker’s wedding, held a season 5 premiere party for LOST at our pad, celebrated Ian’s birthday by laser tagging, had an epic girl’s night out at LIV night club and welcomed James into his new home by having a party complete with flip cup, beer pong & lots of jager.

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Weekend Highlights: Christmas edition

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I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas holiday with your loved ones – mine was great! It was very low-key (just the way I like it) and we got to spend quality time not only with our families but also with our closest friends. I also had the majority of the week off, so it was really nice to take a break from the hectic work week to just relax and focus on the things that are really important.

It also didn’t hurt that we got some great gifts!

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Gift cards to help us fix and decorate our new home!

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Red Envelope’s couple genealogy tree, which will look beautiful in our new home but is going to prove to be a daunting task!

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Amazing owl ring from my hubs. He got it through Lara Lewis’ gorgeous Etsy shop of vintage and estate-style jewelry.

And possibly our most amazing gift this year (besides our home of course), is from my father-in-law:

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Yes, a 1970 Kharmann Ghia in tip-top shape! He fooled us at first by saying that he had bought us one that needed a lot of work, but then surprised us with this beauty! Unfortunately, she hasn’t arrived yet but her parents couldn’t be more excited!

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Merry Christmas!

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Although I am the grinch, I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  Hope you all have a great holiday with your closest friends & family – make the last moments of 2009 memorable ones! See you all on Monday with a Christmas wrap up!

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The big day is literally around the corner, so I thought this sweet meme would be appropriate for the season!

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Here’s the plan: People will comment ANONYMOUSLY with things they love and cherish about you. I say anonymously because it makes the atmosphere lighter and more mysterious, kind of like a Secret Santa only with love and holiday cheer! People will wonder who these caring people are and appreciate the fact that they exist.

Then find people you care about and have something nice to say to – even if you don’t know them! – and leave them something that will make their heart feel a little warmer at night. This way, the love will go around and around and the magical spirit of the season can be cherished and appreciated by all.

Don’t forget to pass the goodwill on to others and increase the flow of positive, caring energy!

A Very Merry Hump Day: Ian Somerhalder

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I am very faithful to my LOSTies and although I did not really like Ian Somerhalder’s character, Boone, much on the show – he will always be on my good side. It also helps that he is now a main character on my number one guilty pleasure show: The Vampire Diaries. Yeah, yeah. Mock me all you want. The hubs and I absolutely love it! And Ian plays asshole way better than emo, needy and annoying. I’m still kicking myself for not saying hello as he passed right by me in a hotel lobby during Comic-Con. Well, maybe it was for the best since I was about to squeal “BOONE!” Slightly embarrassing. I opted to just squee internally as I so often do. So enjoy this little Christmas present from yours truly and check him out on Twitter!

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