Farewell 2012

Well hello again! I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas, I myself sure did! Now I am back on the last day of 2012.  I have had this idea for a post burning in my head for so long and I am SO EXCITED to finally do it.   But first, a notification for you.  If you take a look around, you will notice I added another blog to my blog list.  This is my Aunt's new blog that you should definitely take a peek at! :)

Okay, well I thought I'd share with you my "of the year" awards.  These include books, movies, music, etc. that have really made an impact on me this year or I have just really enjoyed.  This past year has been full of so much learning, change, and growing up for me.  And all of these following things have aided in that change or altered my view on something or brought me some kind of inspiration in some way.  So enjoy. :)

First up on the list is music....

Thanks to my brother, this year I've found the same love and need for music that he has.  Before I never had the patience to sit down and REALLY listen to the music.  Now I find endless inspiration in music and have found myself constantly yearning to be singing, to be finding new artists and new songs to listen to.  I felt that I had to split this "award" into two categories; secular and Christian.  They are obviously very different. So without further ado, I present to you my "Artist(s) of the Year Award"....

Dear Mumford and Sons-
Just want to say thanks for never getting old.  I could listen to your songs 100 times over and discover something new every time.  You are just amazing and you sparked the beginning of my love for music.
Dear Jamie Grace-
Your songs have touched my life and my heart in ways you probably never thought possible.  God is doing some crazy stuff through your music.  You have no idea how many times I've listened to your music before I went  to sleep after the hard days or when I sang "Hold Me" in my head on the crazy days just to try to keep my self sane.  You are a God girl, that's for sure and your music inspires me every day.

The next award is for the book of the year.  Now just as I sit here I've already changed my mind on what it is going to be.  I've read so many good books.  But now I'm remembering one that- no exaggeration - literally changed the way I live.

Dear Corrie Ten Boom-
When I get to heaven I can't wait to meet you.  Your story is incredible.  Your book woke me up, made me realize what a cynic I had been.  Made me want love others the way God loves them.
Seriously, everyone, if you haven't- GO. READ. THIS. BOOK. NOW.






On a less serious note (and a more geeky one), I would like to present to you a show that has swept me off my feet....

Dear Doctor Who-
When at first your TARDIS-flying, galaxy-leaping, time travelling, 900-some-year-old Doctor was introduced, I thought you were crazy.  But, alas, who could stop me?  I am head over heels in love with you, stupid show!!  You make me laugh, cry, scream, and you've given me far too many irrational fears.  Statues.  Telephones.  Earpieces.  Gas masks.  Oh well, you're always worth it and you never disappoint me.  Allonsy!

The next award was probably the most difficult for me to decide on.  To pick one "Song of the Year" is tricky.  There have been countless songs that have gotten me through so many different situations.  But there is one song that has totally related to my life in the past year.  Don't get me wrong, there are many I could have chosen from, but I just kept going back to this one.  It's simple, it's sweet, it's perfect for how I've felt many a time in 2012.

Last but not least, I have my "Quote (Verse) of the Year" award.  As you already know (or I hope you know) by now, I am in love with words.  And obsessed with quotes.  If I could pick one quote - just one - to sum up my year, this would be it.  And I don't think it needs any explanation.

....Happy 2013....

Love, Anna :)