Back to blonde, a year wiser and finally learning

I've spent a good deal of time trying to figure out what my first post back into the blogging world would be.  I thought maybe I'd talk about the past year.  Maybe speak candidly about some things that have been happening.  Maybe about what I've learned or who I've met.  But I'm not sure I can define what my first post should be.  I make no apologizes, I can't help but make a big deal of this.

I think I'll start with reintroducing myself.  My name is Kristin and the thought of describing myself makes me feel like I'm filling out a dating profile.  So I'm not going to do that.  I live in the beautiful state of Colorado and I absolutely love it.  I used to blog as a way to express myself and really tell the world what I was thinking (for better or for worse).  I used to use my blog as a way to tell my friends what I thought of them or pour my heart out.  I liked to think my blog was a strategic diary.  I thought I could say whatever I wanted.  That's wasn't always the case.  Now I can't make any promises this time around will be any better than the last 5 years.  People don't change easily.  Ha and I'm not sure I want to change.  I can't even promise I'll stay here.  My blog has so many emotional ties to it, I keep thinking I just need to sever ties and move on.  But when I have good memories, how could I deny my past?  So I'm here to give you what I've got with no expectations or lies.  At the end of the day, I can't help but be honest.

So here's a snapshot of the last yearish.  Not everything of course but lots of great moments.

1. Goat: skiing; Duck snowboarding.
2. At the Killers concert with Paula.  These were the best seats I've ever had at Red Rocks thanks to Paula's hookup.
3. Leslie and I hanging out before she walked down the aisle to marry her best friend Jason.  I was her Maid of Honor and it was truly great.
4. My ridiculously adorable niece, Mila (Tim and Marina's baby).
   
5. Maryum and I hiking up to repel and zip line in Belize.
6. Damanda.
7. Maryum, Me, Dan and Amanda with Agnelo, our awesome waiter, on our caribbean cruise.
8. Andrew and I at his wedding to Celeste.  So beautiful and such a special thing to see.
9. Krista and Jason with me at my MBA graduation.  I cannot believe I'm done.
10. Marina and Tim right before she graduated.
    
11. The Goat and the Duck Vegas style.
    
12. Me and Mya in the car on our way to the Sand Dunes when Yula was in town.
    
13. Rob, Amanda and I at the CSU game.
    
14. My brother, the proud new father of Mila Elise.
    
15. Mila only a few hours old.
16. Holly and I taking a break from boarding.
    
17. Tim and I at the Killers concert at Magness.
18. At No Doubt with Jena, Maryum and Amanda.
    
19. Racing for the Cure with Marina.
20. Robin and I drinking at a birthday party for Dennis.  Really happy that Robin and I have become good friends.
    
21. The Goat and the Duck at Kelly's Bachelorette.
    
22. Holly and I in ATL for the 4th.  Thanks Holly.  I loved it.
    
23. On our way to Vegas, Dan and I.
    
24. Leslie and Jason at their wedding at Lookout Mountain.
    
25. Steve and I having some dinner at Andrew and Celeste's Wedding.
26. Tim and Shannon at my 26th birthday bash.
27. Maryum, Kelly, Me, Amanda and Jena at Kelly's Bachelorette.
    
28. Snowboarding with Krista, Jay and Mike.
29. Andrew and I in Vegas for work.  We were at the Hard Rock at the PBR VIP pre-party.  Not the beer, the Professional Bull Riders.
    
30. Erica and I on my 26th birthday.
    
31. Kristen, Dan and I at Vish's annual Christmas party.
32. Maryum, Amanda and Jena celebrating Amanda's 26th birthday.
33. Dan, Chelsea, Amanda, Me and Steve tailgating before the CSU game.
    
34. Hiking Devil's Head, Marina with Mila.
35. Me and Les at Les's Bachelorette party.
    
36. Minette and I at the Jason Mraz concert.

That's all I have for you now.  Not sure how often I'll post but I'm back, living large and in charge baby.