So this list is pretty much coming off the top of my head and what I can remember from this year. There is no doubt though that this year was one of my best and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me the coming years. Without further ado, here is my list.
10) Blazers-Thunder game on December 4th
I have part-time season tickets. So far this is the best game I have been to given the Blazers current record. Lamarcus Aldridge had 38 points and 13 rebounds! He was on fire. Really blessed to have witnessed this game against such a good team
9) Blazers-Heat game on January 10th
This game we actually won, not to compare to the heartbreak last Saturday. The difference in this game, my favorite Blazer hit back to back 3's to give us the first lead of the entire game, plus Lebron James played. What is not to like about that!
8) My sisters high school graduation in June
This moment meant a lot to me. While in college these were the years I missed out on with my sister. She during those years blossomed into a beautiful young lady and it was such a good moment for the family. It also was the last kid out of the house for my parents! Now she is at OSU and I am so happy to only be 1.5 hours away from her instead of 3.5 hours.
7) Last college retreat to Lake Shasta in May
This would be the last retreat with the beloved college ministry that did so much for me during my 5 years at OSU. I made so many good friends during those years and it is something I will never forget. This year by far had the most impact on me because I have never seen God move the way he did that weekend. Maybe it was because I gave him room to or he just wanted to prove me wrong. Whatever the case was, it was a great time and I will miss times like that moving forward with my life.
6) Las Vegas in August
So I love this place, yeah it is Sin City but it is a good place to vacation for 3-4 days or so. The tops on this trip was meeting Chris Daughtry and going to his show later that night. Getting a picture also was worth it too. I never came home with the big bucks but I for sure will make Vegas an every two year trip for sure!
5) Concerts and concerts
I love music. I saw so many concerts of bands I love. It started with a night of worship when Hillsong United was in town. I can honestly say they are one of my favorites and that night is something I still go back to time to time. What a show. I saw REO Speedwagon and Loverboy. Grew up listening to these bands so this show rocked! Bethel Music was next and again another great night of worship. Chris Daughtry ended the concerts for this year but I am looking forward to this next year and what it has to offer! Journey and Steve Miller is already on the list :)
4)Colorado Springs and a Bronco game in September
This weekend trip was my graduation present. I had such a blast staying with some friends in Colorado Springs for 3 days before heading to Denver for my first NFL game! For those of you that know me I love the Broncos! That weekend just reminded me how lucky I am to be alive and also how beautiful this country is. I would love to call Colorado home someday. Here is to hoping that dream becomes a reality in the next 10 years :)
3) Singapore mission trip over Spring Break
Honestly if it wasn't for the next two memories being lifetime accomplishments this would be number 1. Words can not express the impact this trip had on me and where I am today. I encourage you if have never heard about my trip to Singapore to read my previous posts starting with this one and moving up :)
http://whenmyguitargentlyweeps.blogspot.com/2013/03/roads-untraveled.html
It was an amazing trip and the stories tell themselves. I will be visiting soon someday.
2) Graduating college
What can I say. Since I was a kid I wanted to graduate from college an OSU Beaver. It may have taken me 5 years and I am have wanted to quit along the way but I did it. If it wasn't for the ongoing encouragement from my family and friends, I would not have been able to do it. That day walking across that stage and getting my diploma just made all the difference in the world. Now I know my hard work paid off.
1) My first job as a civil engineer
Now here I am, 6 months on the job as a project engineer for Sisul Engineering! I still have my job moving into the new year and I also get full benefits and a little raise. It is a start but I couldn't be more thankful for this position. I love what I do so that makes it worth it! Portland has been treating me well and I can only imagine 2014 will be more busy for me at work. It still hasn't hit me that I am a full time engineer. I still feel like a kid. Hard work pays off I guess. For now I am loving it and this is the memory that will last a lifetime for me. Never thought this day would have come.
In conclusion, I can expect 2014 to be an even greater year. I have no clue what to expect but I said that last year and look what God did. I can't wait to kick off the new year right and see a year from now what has happened :) Happy New Year and God bless you all!!
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