Headed for the open door... by jackie-s-eyeslikeacat featuring printed tote bags
Goodbye 2012... Last year was not my best year. About this time last year, my seasonal job had ended, and I was continuing to look for work, which I eventually found. Then, I wound up having to change jobs again, only to wind up back at the place that had laid me off less than a year before. At least I am doing something different, and I actually quite like being able to drive around to various places in Seattle.This past year I was introduced to two Internet sites, one being Pinterest, the other being Polyove. Pinterest is like a online virtual bulletin board, where you can "pin" photos with links to things that interest you, for others to see, and "repin" themselves. Polyvore is a site that lets you do kind of a scrapbook collage of various items from stores and other websites. My most popular pin has been for a recipe called, Cheesy Potato Casserole (aka: Funeral Potatoes) a recipe by Ore-Ida. It is very good, you should try it if you haven't already. I made the casserole for Easter, then was asked to do the same dish again at my parent's place, for Christmas.
My most popular Polyvore collage from 2012 is called, "Headed for the Open Door." I was challenged to come up with a set using lyrics from one of my favorite songs as the title, then put an asterisk next to what I preferred over the other in a list that was tagged with it. It turned out quite fun, I think.
I learned how to make strawberry freezer jam and cook in a Crock-Pot. I started a regular exercise routine, I ate more sensibly. I was no longer able to attend book club, but I continued to read, unfortunately, not as much, since I have been terribly busy and/or too tired. One of my favorite T.V. programs was cancelled, so I cancelled my cable. I don't really miss it. Sometimes I even forget that I have cancelled it. Some other favorite things of mine are listed below:
Favorite song of 2012: "We Come Running" by Youngblood Hawke.
My most listened to CD in 2012: A classic album, Firefall's Greatest Hits, along with a separate bought mp3 of "Strange Way," since that particular song is so chopped up on the Greatest Hits album, seriously, why did they do that?
My favorite cold beverage of 2012: Chocolate Italian Sodas, that I made myself, at home.
My favorite hot beverage of 2012: Peppermint Hot Chocolate from McDonald's.
Favorite holiday indulgence: Cranberry Bliss from Starbucks and a cute Snowman Sugar Cookie from Starbucks as well, which is the best sugar cookie I have ever eaten!
Pictured above: a Snowman Sugar Cookie by Starbucks, and look at the cute packaging it came in!
One of my major accomplishments of this year: Giving my sister a baby shower with only 2 weeks to plan it! If you are a friend of hers, or a relative of ours that did not get invited, I am sorry, I meant to invite you! It was very rushed, and I may not have had your info. I don't advise anyone to plan and throw a baby shower within two weeks during the holiday season. It was stressful, but it turned out to be a great time! I made that Ducky Baby Shower Punch that I first saw on Pinterest. It turned out very delicious! I made Mountain Dew Cupcakes, because my sister loves Mountain Dew. She had made the cupcakes quite awhile before me, and did a vlog on making them, so I thought she would like that. I also made some Ginger Jedi & Sugar Stormtroopers, since she is supposed to be due May 4th (May the 4th be with you/ May the force be with you), and happens to be a huge Star Wars fan.
Favorite board game of 2012: Telestrations! I won this game at the party I made the ugly sweater for! I did not win the ugly sweater contest, but I won this awesome game during another game we played. We played it at my sister's baby shower, towards the end of the evening, and it was hilarious!
Overall, I guess last year was not so bad. Though I am looking forward to moving on. Let us hope next year brings everyone much happiness and joy! Hope you have a great 2013! Happy New Year!
