Tuesday, January 01, 2019

The Best of 2018

Just like that, 365 days of 2018 is over. The journey was both internal and external, finding the validation that life is indeed embarking in the unknown. Despite of my infallibility, I survived the challenges and the stark contrast of what I got so used to for many years- finding myself invariably failing over and over again. There were many moments that I questioned my worth and my confidence. Yet, my traverse is not defined solely by these deterrents. The trails of disappointments were long but the positivity is longer. Hence, let me reminisce the best memories to cap the year 2018.

1. Celebrated the Valentine’s Day at Grand Rapids
This trip allowed me to learn more about United States by visiting Gerald Ford Museum. The night stroll with my husband made it more memorable.

2. 3rd Anniversary Celebration at Chicago
We explored so many places together but we love the Adler Planetarium and the
Millennium Park.

3. Travel to New York
The sight of the Liberty State Park was so surreal. I could not believe that I finally saw it in person.


4. Met a Very Special Friend at Philadelphia
The highlight of my year. I have not seen her for almost seven years. Ours is an attestation that friendship will always be a special bond of two people who cared deeply about each other.

5. Birthday Celebration at Niagara Falls (Canada Side)
We were exhausted after several days of being on the road but the experience was amazing. Niagara Falls is beautiful beyond explanation!

6. River Tubing Adventure at Ludington State Park
What made this adventure special was not the tubing itself but swimming in the Big Lake with the waves higher than us. It was scary but at the same time an exciting experience.

7. Travel to the Most Beautiful Place in United States (Sleeping Bear Dunes)
I found the inner peace on this place. The place was nothing that I have seen in person. It was majestic and filled me with tranquility.

8. Fall Camping at Ludington State Park
The colors were beautiful and the company was special. We love the friendship and relationship made deeper by this trip. It was also my first time to stay in a camper!

9. Celebrated New Year with My Husband
New Year with my husband. He is the best gift that I could ever receive.

Cliché as it may seem, life is a journey. What happens along the way, the pains and disappointments, the gift of faith and hope, the crooked lines, the rocks and the mountains that blind you, they shape you and at the end and you will never be the same.

Cheers to the new year, fresh hope, more roads to traverse, and stronger FAITH. 

36 comments:

  1. Looks like you had a travel filled year. I too love camping...even in the fall! I live in New England so the fall is amazing...a little chilly but amazing!

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    1. Thank you! The camping was the best experience so far.

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  2. What an amazing year! Such great adventures, I'm jealous. I'm sure 2019 will be even more exciting!

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    1. Thank you! We might have less travel this year because of different priorities. :)

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  3. Mohamed JamozaJanuary 04, 2019

    That was such an a amazing year for you! I wish you have a better one in 2019.

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  4. What a great year! Loved all your pictures.

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  5. You had a great year however I got a new topic for writing upon

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  6. It's nice to recall our memories and be happy about the sweet moments. You had a fabulous year. I wish you the same for 2019.

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    1. Thank you! Hoping the same thing for you.

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  7. This was a sweet post. What a good look back on a fabulous 2018. I wish you a fabulous 2019!

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  8. You're a great writer. Glad you can hone in on all the positive events and moments over the year. It looks like there were a lot! Cheers!

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  9. Sounds like you had a great 2018! Lovely pictures!

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  10. Great post and you look lovely in the photos~ Great things you've had in 2018~ keep up in 2019~!

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  11. A lot of things and journeys happened to your 2018! Indeed Life is a Journey to be travelled best with a good company ❤️

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    1. Yes! Traveling with my husband made everything perfect!

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  12. Beautiful. Love that you undertook different adventures with people you love. Keep going!

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  13. Looks like you visited amazing places! Keep up during 2019

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  14. Seems like you guys had an amazing and pretty eventful year. Wish you the best for 2019. Traveling can be very therapeutic.

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  15. Wow what a great year you had! It was lovely to read your recap and see all the wonderful things you got up to!

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  16. What a great year! You and your husband look good together. Cheers to more travels this year!

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  17. That's an awesome 2018 and you two are very sweet in your photos! More travels for you both!

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  18. Happy New Year to you and yours. Looks like you had great 2018. Cheers to 2019!

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  19. So many great memories, wishing you the best for 2019

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  20. I love it! Such a great reminder that a year was full of happy moments after all

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  21. Happy new year! Looks like your 2018 was wonderful, visiting several places I'd love to go to in the future. Hope 2019 is good for you.

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  22. Such a great way to remember the previous year by all the things you were able to do. Hope 2019 is an amazing year filled with more hopes and dreams able to be accomplished.

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  23. All these pictures are absolutely lovely! looks like you had a great time! lovely post

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  24. Wow, Looks like you had a wonderful year. All these pictures are really Beautiful

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  25. Great photos! Looks like 2018 was very good to you two!

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