We had tons of fun adventures, which I haven't even finished blogging about, but I was really sad to see her go.
Last year I summed up 2012 in 12 pictures, so this year, I will sum up 2013 in 13 pictures. Last year was a lot more dynamic as far as places and faces, but 2013 has been alright too.
2013 in 13 Pictures!
1) January
2) February
For being such a short month, I had a lot of great experiences in February. I went on an island tour with my friend Tammy, accomplished a crochet project I had been working on, and baked a TON of stuff. Still, this is my favorite picture from the month. It is from the annual Workboat Regatta on Grand Anse beach. It was very beautiful to watch all the colorful boats race in the Caribbean Sea.
3) March
Hands down, one of my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE things about Grenada is Schnitzel Haus. I know, who woulda guessed it involved food?! ;) It is a German restaurant, owned and operated by none other than the most fantastic German couple. The food is just incredible. Meat and potatoes. That's what I call food! As you can see in this picture, it is located on the Carenage, a harbor just south of St. Greorge's city.
4) April
To be completely honest, there are waay too many pictures of not only Ross, but me with Ross. This year in review is not drawn to scale. But it's true that I usually see him about once a month. In April we took a trip to the fish market downtown. Ross had waay too much fun chopping off the fish heads, obviously.
5) May
Sometimes Ross calls me The Most Ridiculous Human in the World. But as you can see in the picture below, it's not my fault. May marked our return to the Land of Ice and Snow, aka a visit to Utah. After living in the Caribbean for almost 10 months, 40 degree weather with rain and wind was not cool. How foolish of me to think I could survive a few weeks of Utah summer with a mere hoodie and jeans.
On Memorial Day Ross and I hiked to the Mount Timpanogos Caves with various members of the Petersen Clan. The Caves get pretty cold and I am 99% sure I embarrassed 90% of our hiking party with my bundled attire. All the Utahns were in t-shirts, and some were in shorts. I didn't get it.
6) June
June by far has the most pictures of any other month this year. It included more hiking in Utah (duh!), a trip to Vernal, a trip to Idaho, hanging out with family and friends, our trip to California including a visit from Ross's brother, and running up down and around L.A.
Ross and I went out to Vernal to hang out with my friends Kelli and Larry and while we were there we visited the Dinosaur Museum. Have I ever mentioned that I love dinosaurs? Here I am with some baby stegosaurus bones.
7) July
In July Ross went to the ever-famous Getty Museum for the first time, in all his visits and living in Southern California. It is kind of a joke in my family because we all went to the Getty so much on field trips growing up that we just simply can't stomach the thought of having to see that Van Gogh's Irises one more time. #joke #2legit2quit
Here is a beautiful view from the balcony of the Getty.
Here is a beautiful view from the balcony of the Getty.
8) August
I have to include a picture from Grenada's Spice Mas aka Carnival. Here we are with the Carnival Queen from the previous year at the Pretty Mas parade.
9) September
One thing that I will miss about Grenada, are the incredible sunsets. I don't know what it is about the Fall time of year, but they seem to be consistently beautiful, and right out my front door.
10) October
In October THE World Cup (trophy) came to GRENADA! It is touring the world before the games next year and Ross and I were able to see it! When else, in my entire life, will I be just a bus ride away from wandering over to the tent that houses the World Cup?! It was pretty amazing to see it, it's back there in the white tents.
11) November
I don't mean to paint a rosy, perfect picture of the year. I think this post highlights the only times I saw Ross each month. :) November was probably the worst month of the year, including the worst day of the year. Yes, it was so bad I specifically remember.
But, this picture was a really fun day. My dear friend threw a Diwali party and brought a sari for me to wear. She pinched and poked and tucked and wrapped to get it situated. The party was really fun, and the food was of course, absolutely incredible!
But, this picture was a really fun day. My dear friend threw a Diwali party and brought a sari for me to wear. She pinched and poked and tucked and wrapped to get it situated. The party was really fun, and the food was of course, absolutely incredible!
12) December
This one is just plain funny. My sister came down for Christmas, and brought with her almost 100 pounds of essentials and gifts from family and friends. My favorite, real bacon bits. Ross's favorite, peanut butter! What else can you find in the picture?
13) December
December gets two photos because unlike the wretched month before, this month was THE BEST! Rissa coming was, no contest, the best part of the year. It was so strange to have family in my little Grenada bubble, I think that is one of the reasons why it is was so fun. Grenada has kind of always seemed like it's only little weird compartment that is absent from friends, family, school, and any semblance of normalcy. While she was here we were able to see a ton of the island, hang out, and I gained a different love and appreciation for my situation and environment.
Here we are at dusk, the gleaming lights from the Carenage shinning on the water.
2013 was filled with lots of fun moments and experiences, but overall I am ready for it to be over. Ross (and I) accomplished the dreaded 4th term of medical school and came out alive (unscathed? no promises).
I fought a good fight, and I am ready for a fresh start. So 2014, whatever you have, I'm ready.
Happy New Years Friends!
Goodbye 2013 Petersens!
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