As 2008 draws to a close, I figured I’d do what every other site is doing and make a list. So here, in a somewhat designated order, are my top ten most memorable moments of 2008.
1 – Randall and I finally got married.
It was amazing to see all of our family members -- some of whom traveled half way across the country and some who traveled half way across the world — and our oldest and dearest friends, as well as some newer faces all in one place. It was a long time coming (engaged for four years!) and wouldn’t have been the same without you all. The Part Two banquet was also a big highlight.
2 – I am no longer twenty-something.
This year I turned 30 and threw a big karaoke party. Also, I am no longer in the coveted 20-something target demographic, which means I can finally not be embarrassed by the fact that I do not know a bunch of things meant for the 20-something target demographic.
3 – I did a lot of nothing in Costa Rica.
We went there for our honeymoon. I wanted to stay forever. Doing nothing was grand, but so was ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and hanging out with monkeys too.
4 – I shot a gun.
I decided that turning 30 meant crossing off something I never wanted to do, so I went to a firing range. I am pretty terrified of guns, and decided that if I ever was in a situation where one was involved, I might as well know how to deal with it. In other news, I am a pretty accurate shot.
5 – I ate and drank so many delicious things at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen.
A certain miss partysugar and I had a grand ol’ time in Aspen. It was a lot of work, but loads of fun. It was also the perfect way to say farewell to Yum. Speaking of which, that brings us to number six.
6 – I spent a summer in the Tiger Tank.
While 12-hour work days weren’t exactly a highlight of the year, the Tiger Tank time signified a big change in my life. It was here that I went from Yum to On, and where OnSugar finally came together. Spending several weeks in a room with 4 other co-workers, 2 fabulous interns, and Brian would leave a mark on your memory too.
7 – Sushi dog joins the family.
My sister and Chris got an adorable corgi/mini eskimo puppy and named her Sushi. Since this is the closest I have ever come to having my own dog, I think it deserves a place on the list.
8 – There were some amazing shows.
I can’t decide between an acoustic set in the dark by Murray from the Dears, or the short set by Liam Finn at Bottom of the Hill. The first was intimate and mesmerizing during a power outage, the second was electrical and mindblowing in a tiny venue. Oh and then there was Sigur Ros who freaking made it rain during the encore. It’s too tough to call, so they can all share number 8.
9 – I walked into a door and required stitches.
Again, not a highlight, but worth mentioning. My first bonafide accident injury/trip to the ER was a result of my own stupidity. I walked into the edge of a glass door (in my defense, I was trying to be a good samaritan and was distracted) and bled all over the mall. It’s a long convoluted story, but suffice to say, I ended up at the ER and never want to go back to Stonestown.
10 – I took a flight indoors.
I almost forgot, but the indoor skydiving adventure was definitely a neat one. It felt opposite of regular skydiving in that you’re floating instead of falling. Everyone should give it a try.
A year really is too difficult to sum up in 10 bullet points, so here are some honorable mentions:
Election night, a trip to Mexico, everybody’s weddings (we definitely weren’t the only ones with a 2008 date in mind), ike’s, hubert keller, the neph covered in cake, goats, a gocco machine, such pork, new friends, old friends, and all of you.
happy new year.
i hope 2009 rocks your socks.
xoxo,
-sabs.
