Ready for 2014.

As 2013 comes to an end, I look back and think about everything I did this year. This year has to be one of the best yet. Here are some of my top 4 moments of 2013.  

1. Tony and I moved in together. 

This was a huge step in our relationship. We'd been together a year in March, so we felt we were at a good point in our relationship. We had our low moments and not everyday has been perfect but we've been able to learn so much more about each other along the way.He's messy, I have OCD, and we've been able to balance each other out. It's been such a great experience so far. Plus, I get to see him everyday!

2. Vegas with the family. 

This was my 5th time going to Vegas (2nd time this summer). I have to say, we did it BIG for Grae's 40th birthday and this trip was hands down one of my favorites. This was Tony's first time to Vegas, and it was a lot of fun to show him the strip. It was a great weekend spent with my cousins and I feel closer than ever with them! 

More travel plans in the future, please?

3. Traveling to Chicago. 

This trip was lots of firsts. My first time traveling alone, first-timer in Chicago, and my first time bouncing from one city to another. I spent three days in Chicago for an event conference, then I flew directly to Vegas for an accounting marketing conference for another three days. 

I fell in love with Chicago and I fell in love with traveling alone! I felt a sense of independence and in my free time, I ventured around or sat in coffee shop if I felt like it. While in Chicago, I did lots of site-seeing and met several people from all over the world who I have contact with today. We all had one thing in common - passion for event planning. 

I can't wait to visit this beautiful city real soon! 

4. Getting older rocks. 

I've noticed as I get older, there are far more important things in life that I used to take for granted. This year I was able to spend more time focusing on myself to become the person I wanted to be. 

I learned the less friendships I have, the more quality they are, which meant threading out the ones that brought me down, and spending more time with the ones that mattered the most. I learned the value of money and if I save and spend wisely, I have the freedom to do something new a couple times throughout the year. It's taken several years to get to this mentality (trust me!) and it's awesome. 

Life has been good so far and I really can't complain about what I have. I have a wonderful boyfriend, a great career, a loving family, and friendships I truly cherish. I'm definitely looking forward to what 2014 will bring to myself and others around me. Life can only get sweeter! 

Cheers to 2014 and Happy New Year to you and yours!