Monday, December 30, 2013

Oh Year!

2013-One of the Best Years of My Life!

Here's just a few snippets why:

-A surprise proposal turned getting flooded in Toowoomba into a most memorable weekend:
Toowoomba proposal wedding engaged engagement
James Allen solitaire diamond ring 1 carot white gold 18ct
-Saw Bruce Springsteen live in Brisbane:
Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Tour March 2013 Brisbane Live music
Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Tour March 2013 Brisbane Live music

It was the year I turned my dreams into plans:

I went on my 1st big overseas adventure: I traveled to 11 different countries-saw most of Western Europe & then explored England, Scottland & Ireland with Mr. B.

-I made my childhood dream to visit Neuschwanstein castle (the 'Disney' castle) come true:
Neuschwanstein Castle marienbrücke Mary's Bridge view Spring Hohenschwangau village Füssen Southwest Bavaria Germany Schwangau Bavarian Disney Castle inspired
Swan Lake Swansee Spring Hohenschwangau village Füssen Southwest Bavaria Germany Schwangau Bavarian Neuschwanstein Castle

-Saw snow for the first time (in Switzerland):
Swiss Switzerland Snow Spring Mount Pilatus Alps Alpine Mountain Top Clouds Contiki European Inspiration First Time Seeing Snow Summit

-Conquered my fear of heights on the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Ireland:
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge Antrim Northern Ireland Coastal Island Fishing mainland Carrickarede tourist springtime suspended bridge
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge Antrim Northern Ireland Coastal Island Fishing mainland Carrickarede tourist springtime suspended bridge

-Tossed a coin over our shoulder at the Trevi Fountain in Rome:
Trevi Fountain Fontana di Trevi Rome Roman Roma coin toss Ancient Spring Italy
-Saw the Colosseum:
Colosseum Coliseum Piazza del Colosseo Roma Ancient Rome Tourist Contiki European Inspiration Spring Italy

-Feel in love with the Palace of Versailles in France:
Palace of Versailles Château de Versailles gardens spring time flowers bloom Marie Antoinette residence palace home Île-de-France region France royalty

-Stood in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles:
Palace of Versailles Château de Versailles Hall of Mirrors Grande Galerie Galerie des Glaces spring time Marie Antoinette residence palace home Île-de-France region France royalty

-Jumped the fence & barriers to get this shot in Paris:
Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars Paris Golden Statues Trocadero square iron lattice tower observation Parisian

-Shopped at the first ever Chanel store at 31 rue Cambon:
Chanel 31 rue Cambon Paris Boutique Parisian Flagship store shopping designer Coco Chanel
hehe, ignore the poorly positioned pole....

-Tasted my 1st ever Laduree Macaroon in Paris-nothing is as sweet:
Laduree Macaroon 75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées Paris sweets ParisianLaduree Macaroon 75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées Paris sweets Parisian

 And generally had a blast around Europe (too many pics to show, here's just a few):
Big Ben Houses of Parliament London tourist Spring time England
Leaning Tower of Pisa Torre pendente di Pisa Torre di Pisa campanile bell tower tourist photo sit on shoulders Contiki European Inspiration Tour Spring Italy
 Stood on the edge of the land...
Ring of Kerry Mórchuaird Chiarraí Killarney National Park Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne County South-Western Ireland tourist drive car edge of land water road trip
and the edge of a cliff in Ireland:
Guinness estate Ireland Luggala Log an Lágh Wicklow Mountains County Southwest Dublin lake family

-I broadened my baking skills:
Gluten free vanilla cupcakes pink buttercream icing frosting piping skills strawberry swirl vintage cupcake stand morning tea sweets pretty cupcake pan
Giant cupcake gluten free baking piped stars piping skills rice paper edible butterflies decoration decorate birthday cake party pink girl vanilla cupcake buttercream icing frosting

-This year I achieved my goal of learning how to sew & I took up knitting also :-)
Learn to sew Brother sewing machine first time sewing straight skirt cushion lace dress home made

-I seized every opportunity that came my way:
I got a promotion at work, followed by another promotion 5 months later :-)

This year I learnt how short life really is & that if you truly want something you can make it happen-no matter how much money you make & no matter how much people doubt you.

I have so much to be thankful for in 2013, it's almost overwhelming how fantastic this year has been. I am ridiculously happy & there is much more to be happy about in 2014: Exploring France with Mr. B, my sister & Mr. B both turning the big 30, our spring wedding and of course our amazing honeymoon :-)

Happy New Year Everyone, may all your dreams come true!

miss_tash x

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