2011 Goals: Report

1. Have that weird mole on my stomach looked at
I went in for my first dermatologist appointment in March. She said the mole needed to go. The biopsy results weren't so hot. So I needed to have additional skin removed to insure all dangerous cells were gone. I now have a nifty scar about an inch long on my stomach 

I'm also suppose to return every six months to be examined. Haven't done that yet!

2. Wear a bikini on my honeymoon 
I'd like to say it was because of the new scar on my stomach, but I really didn't wear a bikini because I wasn't comfortable with how I looked in one.  

3. Be a better shopper and dresser
This really started happening for me in the fall, after the wedding, when I had more disposable income. I'm still working on building my wardrobe, but the move into our shared apartment helped edit my clothing considerably.

4. Blog more
Didn't happen.

5. Prepare to leave my job
There are some exciting and scary things materializing on this front. But, in general, I feel more balanced about my work than I did even six months ago. This is something I'm really proud of in 2011.

6. Make clutches for my maid of honor, mother and future mother-in-law
Happened! Here's a photo of mine taken by our wedding photographer:

Photo by Katie Stoops

7. Grow out my fingernails
Did it! And still doing it! Granted, it's encouraged a now pricey manicure habit that might need to be curbed in 2012.

Photo by Katie Stoops

8. Go to California to see Bradley graduate from USC 

BOTTEGA LOUIE!!!
 

And family

9. Find patience, spiritual growth and new talents through my volunteer activities 
Funny. I thought that this is something I should add to my 2012 goals. FORGOT TO WORK ON IT THIS YEAR!

10. Marry the man I have known for 15 years, as of yesterday, on July 23
 

Photo by Katie Stoops