A Look Back

I am finally getting over this cold that I have had for the past few weeks! It is about time since I was planning on having some fun tonight sick or healthy! Before I get my game face on though, I wanted to reflect back on the past year.  For me, 2011 was a very important year because I finally felt like I found my place in the world so to speak.  I began graduate school and was soon able to learn how to utilize my strengths and interests and put them into a career - study abroad.  I absolutely love working in a study abroad office and helping other students experience the things that I have seen and been through while abroad.  That is definitely a wonderful feeling!

As for blogging, I realized this past year how much I enjoy it! When I initially started this blog I did not think much about it and did not take it too seriously.  However, I have "met" so many wonderful people and have learned so many new cooking and baking techniques! I've even learned to improve my photography a little bit.  Unfortunately, I only had a point and shoot camera so there was only so much I could do.  Fortunately though, Santa (or my wonderful boyfriend, David) answered my letters and brought me a BRAND NEW CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS!!! I finally have a real camera to use!! Now the trick is going to be learning how to use the thing! :)

Now, I have never really been one to make New Year's resolutions, but for 2012, I do hope to continue to blog even more, learn how to properly use my camera, and to do the things that are important to me, such as learning French! As a Christmas gift to myself I purchased Rosetta Stone so we'll see how that goes.... With that being said, I just wanted to share some of my personal favorite posts from the past year.  Although not all of them may have been fan favorites, I really enjoyed making and eating them!

January 2011 - Crème Brûlée

February 2011 - Traditional Irish Soda Bread

March 2011 - Coconut Madeleine's

April 2011 - Bahama Mama!

May 2011 - Blueberry Pie

June 2011 - Horchata

July 2011 - Butterbeer

August 2011 - Rhubarb Crumble with Creme Anglaise

September 2011 - Heath Bar Toffee Dip

October 2011 - Pumpkin Waffles

November 2011 - Pasta e Fagioli

December 2011 - Pizzelle

I hope you all enjoyed these posts as much as I did, and I wish you all a wonderful and happy New Year! I'll see you in 2012 and will hopefully be able to work my new camera by then!! :)

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