As I look back on 2009, I can't help but smile and be so incredibly grateful. It was truly one of the most inspiring, rewarding, memorable years of my life filled with crazy adventures, touching moments, lots of laughs and even some tears. Everything that happened to me this year was achieved with a lot of patience, perserverance and a lot of love and support!
I had the opportunity to do one of the things I love most, travel! I spent time in California, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Arizona, Florida, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut & New York, to name a few. I had the most inspiring weekend of my life, when I walked 60 miles in one weekend for the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. I received an award for being one of the highest fundraisers for breast cancer research funds in the state of Massachusetts. I witnessed my boyfriend's MLB Debut and first hit at Fenway Park with my mom and dad by my side and was beyond inspired and proud. I celebrated my brother's college graduation from Tufts University. I spent endless days going from audition to audition, loving every minute of it and learning so much, regardless of the outcome. I gained a second family when my teen Brooke was crowned. I helped my family move into a new home and was once again inspired by my mom and her ability to make a home so beautiful, warm and welcoming. I spent summer nights at baseball games. I visited one of the Top 3 beaches in the world. I brushed up on my Spanish with a Thanksgiving trip to Puerto Rico and thought of my Nonnie who had instilled in me an appreciation for the language. I witnessed a historical presidential election. I was inspired by my dad's endless work ethic, passion and class and motivated by my mom's ability to make everyone around her smile. And to top it all off, I achieved a life long dream.
I have had so many wonderful experiences this year and through them all have had the best family and friends a girl could ask for by my side. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2010 has in store for me and will always look back on 2009 with a smile and so much gratitude. I hope the New Year brings all the people I love nothing but happiness and memories to last a lifetime.
Lacey
xoxoxo
