Another Year...Hello 22

I'm exactly 22 today. It's sounds hard to believe. Yesterday I could have sworn I was getting my license and applying for colleges. Here I am, officially not a college student and planning my wedding. Who would have thought?! In honor of my birthday I thought I'd do a post on 22 significant things that have happened to me in the past year. Here I go....

22. Survived an entire year of being 21...yikes.
21. Girls trip to Austin, Texas to visit my sister and nephew...so much fun.
20. Saw Twilight & began my sick obsession with ray bans. (significant, YES.)
19. Celebrated my school's 2nd National Football Championship in Miami, Florida with my closest friends. Best. Away Game. Ever.
18. Started interning at one aaamazing company.
17. Became an alumni of my sorority.
16. Spent a relaxing week at the beach with my other favorite couple.
15. Bought my own domain for Behind the Knot...best decision ever! Bye Bye Blogspot.
14. Moved home for a final, yet the best, summer of my life.
13. Spent the summer on the couch with my Mom watching Soap Operas and Will&Grace reruns. I could not have asked for a better time--I think I needed this before this next chapter of my life. I love her to the moon & back.
12. Spent three weeks with my Dad alone while my Mom went on her California trip. It's amazing how much you learn about someone when you have never really been "alone" with them. It suddenly dawned on me how much we have in common and I realized how much he makes me laugh. Too many animal crackers were consumed. Love you, Dad.
11. Traveled to the beach with my family...the whole Ryan Clan together, seriously dangerous.
10. Played with my nephews and niece in the sun and laughed too hard with my sisters.
9. BECAME ENGAGED to my sweet, sweet AB. Best year of my life, already!
8. Toby came in to my life so quickly and I couldn't imagine him not curling up at my feet right now. Best. Present. Ever.
7. Began my last semester of college, oh gosh...seriously, already!?
6. Completed my last semester of college, oh no...WAIT, what?! I was just a Freshman!
5. Saw New Moon (the obsession grows & continues...)
4. Started new projects and career paths, I can't wait to be on my own two feet.
3. Finally counting down till I'm in the same town as my family again.
2. Started my first full time job at Jay's Bridal. I couldn't have asked for a better first full time job, I love it and am so excited for what's to come.
1. One more year of learning exactly who I am, I can't wait for what's next. I'm expecting great things!

There you have it. I know it's not that interesting, but it's my life and I can't believe the year I've had. Happy Birthday to myself, and of course, Happy Birth-Giving Day to best woman I know, my Mom.

Here's to the next one!
lovelovelove.