29 Going on 79

2009 was a pretty good year at K-Haus! This is what my friends and I have come to call my little apartment in Columbus, Ohio, though I spent less time at home than usual this year. I traveled a lot for business and pleasure in the winter and spring, making stops in Long Beach, Middletown (to meet Clare!!!), San Diego, Illinois, Iowa and Cape Cod. Over the summer I visited Long Beach one last time to visit Jeff before he moved to Columbus in September. It’s wonderful to finally have Jeff and his little dachs-huahua Seymour in the same town! It was also fun to have Sissy and Brayden visit Columbus a few times since they’re closer than usual while living in Erie for the year. I love being an Aunt and can’t wait until Clare and Brayden are old enough to understand everything I have to teach them! The most out of the ordinary trip of the year was to Arizona with friends for my first vacation that didn’t include any plans or activities. I was afraid I wouldn’t know what to do with myself, but I managed to sit quietly by the pool most of the time and loved it. In October I talked some pals into checking out Ohio’s Renaissance Festival. I was teased a bit at first until we ended up having an awesome time - though I’ve decided not to pursue a career in ax-throwing. By November I was off to Iowa again for Sarah’s fabulous wedding where I reconnected with lots of old friends and met a lot of great new friends. I’m proud of progressive Iowa and was thrilled to help Sarah with her amazing day. Madge might have preferred less travel-time this year, but I’m grateful for a job that allows me to travel and the opportunity to visit friends and family all over the country. The daily news keeps telling us that the world is falling apart, but I’m thankful that mine has remained intact and is filled with so many blessings. I wish the same for you in 2010 and beyond!