Tiny Adventures: Living a Life of Gratitude and Growth: Obligatory Year-end Blog post

Well, 2013 is over, and it's been another fabulous year. There are still a few blog posts coming for adventures in 2013 (Elton John concert, Christmas tree farm in the snow), but even aside from my adventures, I've had a great year full of fun things that were not always blogged about (or happened before this blog began).

Being a 29 year old single gal can be hard at times, but it also has some amazing benefits. Sure, it's nice not to have to answer to anyone else. But, to me it's really about the more adventurous and open attitude I have during my single periods. I don't usually date someone who restricts my activity, but I WANT to participate more in life with my family and friends when I don't have the safety net of a good man to catch me.

So, a huge, giant, wonderful, appreciative thank you to all the wonderful people who I spent time with, spend time talking to, or who have made a big impact on my single life. I love you all, and I'd be truly miserable without my friends and family.

And here's why the single life is fabulous:

1) You're free to buy as many baby clothes as you want for a future, unborn child, and no one thinks it's creepy. (At least, no one has a right to say it.)

2) You get to deal with this on your own. WAIT, nevermind, that is NOT a perk of being single.

3) You can make wonderful memories such as this one:

But no really, how sweet is this? I cherish being able to vacation with my family and make these memories.

4) Beautiful weather, loud music, windows down cruises

5) And oh the concerts... This year, I've seen the Lumineers, the Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church...