Sunday, March 16, 2008

Top 25 Things I loved about my 26th year!

As my birthday came this year I thought a lot about how amazing the last year has been! I decided to come up with a list of the 25 things that made my life amazing while I was 25. Here they are (in no particular order)...
1. Meeting Eric. I admire him so much and know that he has made my life great! I never thought I would meet a person that is as hard of worker as my Grandpa Bruce was. He is loving in his unique way and I only hope to fulfil his life as much as he has mine!
2. Meeting all of Eric's Friends and Family. As if I didn't already have the greatest family and friends in the world, when I met Eric I inherited some more totally awesome ones!
3. Training for a Marathon. Although I have never been a runner (I used to get so nervous before track events {in MIDDLE SCHOOL} that I would loose my cookies!)I decided I wanted to be a 1/2 Marathon Runner! The training was awesome and it was something that I could not Procrastinate (one of my biggest downfalls). Each day after work I went and ran... I found that I love running and I love the way it makes me feel!
4. Running in the Rock n' Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix, AZ. Loved the experience. My favorite part was crossing the finish line! I am proud to say that I ran the whole thing! The hardest part began in between mile 11 and 12. I wanted to start walking so bad but I pushed myself! I realized that a person can do anything they want to do if they want it bad enough.

5. Getting Married to a Wonderful Man! there are so many reasons that I love Eric! I was lucky to find him and I am lucky that he feels the same about me! Our wedding day was one of the best!
6. My Sis Getting Married. As you all know seeing someone you love happy is the best feeling in the world.
7. Coaching the sport I love. I have been given the opportunity to coach the JV team at Rock Springs High. I love volleyball and I love that I get to learn even more about the game from a different perspective.
8. Seeing Havasupi Falls. This is the most beautiful Place in America (that I have seen at least!) We hiked down the Grand Canyon to stay in a village, that is only accessible by Helicopter and by foot. It was amazing, they had a hotel, running water, a cafe, a post office, and the most beautiful scenery ever. About a mile away from the village was the most beautiful waterfalls! They are bright blue because of the algae in the water and they are massive! I will go back many more times!

9. Going on a Hawaii Honeymoon. 2 Weeks in Hawaii! I must be dreaming right? It felt like a dream! Saw three of the islands and so many awesome experiences! I loved it!
10. Learning to Wake Board. It is one of my favorite things to do! It took me way to long to learn but thanks to my patient husband and brother-in-law I got it down! I learned how to do a "fakie" so maybe by this summer I will be jumping! Wahoo!
11. Shooting my first deer and antelope. Maybe I did not love this but I did love what I discovered about myself!
12. Realized I am too much of an animal lover to shoot animals. Enough said, although my husband is quite disappointed.
13. The best Super Bowl I have seen since the 49ers won it (1995 was it???)! When I can't root for my team I always love the underdog!
14. I Realized that life is too short to waste. I lost a dear friend and past Coach to Breast cancer. She was not even 40 yet and she had fought it for 4 years! She lived each day to the fullest and had an awesome (although short) life. I will LIVE everyday!

15. Having the cutest Puppies in the world!

16. Growing my own business. Gaining knowledge, sense of self, and going on target to earn a free car just my helping women feel great about themselves!
17. Getting to see some of my old friends in Iowa. Although the circumstances were not great it was great to see some old friends.
18. Seeing my first NASCAR race. And realizing that is the last one I ever want to see. But hey, It was memorable.
19. Discovering my Love for riding on the back of a Harley with my Hubby!

20. Belize.
21. Honduras.
22. Cozumel.
23. Cayman Islands.
24. The Cruise.
25. Seeing My Grandpa and Grandma Dean turn 80.

4 comments:

Kristi said...

I love the blog and it is very cute! How exciting your life is. I wished we lived closer so that I could go on some of your adventures with you.

Rikki Shantz said...

You are more then welcome anytime! Lake Powell June 8th through the 15th!

Jen said...

Yea!! Rikki, you have a blog! Wahoo. It'll be fun hearing from you and seeing all your fun stuff. Looks like a great 26th year. :)

alliehoopes said...

Guess what. I'm absolute CRAP at emails! Yours is still in my inbox...I didn't realize how long I didn't respond. I'm glad you started a blog without me pointing you here :) It's not too hard. Cute cute list too! I WILL email you about the rest. Just not tonight :) Happy Easter!