2012 in review.
Another one has come and gone, truly hard to believe, particularly since I spent this entire one in a foreign country (ok, so I went home twice, I’m spoiled). At the beginning of 2012, I was excited to be back in Germany, travel some more, and meet more great people, but at that point, I had no idea I would still be here, living on my own, working a real job (no offense to au pairing – that was THE life). Anyway, this may bore the crap out of y’all, but for me, it was so fun to go through old posts, reflect on awesome memories, realize how much has happened this year, and be astounded by how fast life moves and changes come.
January.
celebrated the New Year - skied with the family in Niederau, Austria – hosted my first giveaway – saw my first German snow
February.
began German classes – traveled to Porto, Portugal – my Eli and his Giants won the Super Bowl – went to a Karlsruhe SC football game -cooked Valentine’s dinner with friends – celebrated my first Fasching - ice skated on a swimming pool
March.
day tripped to Strasbourg, France – attended at football game in Stuttgart – celebrated St. Patrick’s Day – traveled to Hamburg, Germany
April.
finally got to play flunkyball – decided to stay in Germany another year – got serenaded – celebrated my 23rd birthday at Frühlingsfest in Munich – first blate - Stuttgart Frühlingsfest
May.
moved the bloggy over to self-hosting & WordPress - friends visited Karlsruhe – spent the day in Frankfurt – traveled to Istanbul, Turkey
June.
Turkey trip continued in Bodrum and Kos, Greece – Eurocup madness - countless days at the Schlossgarten
July.
celebrated one year in Germany – broke my shoulder on my bike – said my goodbyes – flew home for 6 weeks – floated the river – attended a Ghostland concert
August.
watched a whole lot of TV – cooked family and friends a German meal – said another goodbye and returned to Germany – visited Austria with the family
September.
wine festival – apartment hunting – started full-time work at the company – Oktoberfest round 1
October.
attended Oktoberfest (again) – attended Stuttgarter Wasen – moved into my new apartment – day trip to Triberg
November.
bought and constructed my bike - room renovations – adventures at the german doctor- celebrated my second Thanksgiving in Germany (twice)
December.
began Stamp of Approval Saturdays – visited the Strasbourg Christmas Market and got stuck there for the night - traveled to Amsterdam for a fun weekend with friends - Karlsruhe Christmas Market excursions – said goodbye to good friends – flew home and surprised my mom - returned to Deutschland
Here’s to lucky # 2013, cheers!
This year just flew by didn’t it? Happy New Year Alex and look forward to reading more of your blog in 2o13!
happy new year! loved the recap!
You enjoyed a great year and you was surrounded by amazing people and places
I wish you a wonderful new year filled with abundance, joy, and treasured moments.
Looks like such a great year!! I still have to go to a football game here!
Hope 2013 is as great as this one!!
Other than the broken arm, your year sounds fabulous! Happy New Year!
What a lovely picture review of the year 2012! You’ve been up to so many things over here – wow!! Happy 2013 to you !!
I am so glad that I have found your blog (or did you find me?!) — and so looking forward to read about all your 2013 adventures ahead!! Cheers!
Svenja
xx
I can’t remember who found who, either, but so glad it happened! Happy New Year Svenja!
I love you but I am jealous of you. what a great year!!!
Love your recap! Looks like a wonderful year! Happy 2013!
Your year has been freaking awesome. I’m so excited to see what happens in 2013!!
Wow, 2012 has been such a fabulous-looking, travel-filled year for you! And that Drindl looks amazing on you!
Let me know if you come to Frankfurt again – it would be so much fun to meet up with you
Yes! That would be a blast! I don’t usually go except for flights, but you never know and it’s only an hour away so maybe we could plan something sometime regardless!
This post kept me busy for hours! I can’t wait until I reach this point. I really, really love this place. And, I (secretly) already do not see one year as enough.. .(shhhhh)
So glad you’re loving it! I remember at first time passing a bit slowly, but after 3 months I swear time disappeared! You’ve already done so much so imagine what the rest of the year has in store!
You can pack a whole lot of living into one year! Happy New Year wishes to you