Moments and Memories from 2013

Ziplining on a gorgeous day in Wimberley, TX.

I have a Moments and Memories Jar because it's so easy to remember and dwell only on the negative. This helps me appreciate my life and reflect on all the wonderful things I experienced and accomplished in 2013. To share just a few:

I completed the first thing on my bucket list which was to see David and the Sistine Chapel. Thank you Lori I'll never forget this and I so appreciate your friendship.

The Supreme Court ruled in our favor stating that Myriad cannot patent the test so now other companies can perform the test AND cost have dropped!

My nephews are growing up so incredibly quick and getting so independant. I'm so thankful for the quality time I spent with them over the summer and winter.

I've done more and more public speaking and I feel I'm more confident with each one.

I'm so proud of Sis Kelly and our work with the #BP5K. (Mainly her since she's the brain child behind it all.) It was amazing to see all the hard work pay off and how many lives it touched.

My "step out of my comfort zone" for 2013 was ziplining in Wimberley in November. It was so much fun and I would certainly do it again!

Learning to forgive is so powerful!

I'm so thankful that I'm still friends with my good friends in NM. I see them about twice a year but time spent with them always warm my heart!

I appreciate ALL the friends I've made because of my cancer diagnosis. No one wants to have it but you meet the most amazing, loyal, fun and kick ass people. Thanks, all!

I love my Austin friends that we make time out of our busy lives to try to see each other when all our schedules are so crazy different. 
My work is fulfilling and helps keep me balanced. I feel like I get to make a difference in someone's life each day.

New Mexico 2013

Some of the things I miss most about Albuquerque are the sunsets, the green chile, local eats, my friends and most importantly my sweet nephews.  I started watching Breaking Bad so I was able to stop by Walter's house and the Car Wash.  With all the food I ate, I managed to have a green drink each morning and to stay away from most gluten items.  I certainly was able to tell when I ate gluten because my skin really itched and it didn't help that NM is so dry.

Sunset in Albuquerque

Gluten Free Christmas Huevos Rancheros from El Pinto. 

Fried Green Chile from the Range.  I only had a bite since it has gluten.

Lunch at Frontier

Gluten Free brunch at Cafe Lush using local and organic produce when possible.

Cheers to Green Drinks!

Walter White's house

Car Wash from Breaking Bad

Visiting with my girlfriends at Flying Star Cafe.  They also use local and organics when possible.

Having brunch with my girlfriends at Cafe Lush before hitting the road back to Austin.