Well it’s a wrap. 2013 has come and gone in a blink of an eye. I have to say this year has been one of my favorites. I know over the course of the year I have come to realize what I want out of life. 2013 brought an end to one chapter of my life but the next chapter is just beginning. I’ve had endless memories with friends- celebrating life, dancing at concerts or cheering each other on at races. Throughout it all – I’m so lucky to continue to have the support of all my friends and family.
When one year ends, a new one begins (duh Mary Kate). I’m so excited an ready to kick off 2014. I’ll be traveling much more in 2014 for different races but for right now I’m going to sit back and enjoy it all because life really is a beautiful thing. I just know that if 2014 goes like 2013- I’ll be one happy girl.
As for right now, I’m hoping the snow will settle down because I was crazy enough to register for a 5k on New Years Day in Chicago
I tried to recap the year with pictures because I believe pictures really do speak a thousand words.
Cheers to life!
MK
September of 2013 I joined a sorority.
November of 2013 I took a plunge into the water for my last open water race of the year.
And in December of 2013 I completed my first 15k race.
May of 2013 – Giving one last “Hooray” for the Class of 2013 at Prom
In March of 2013 I was able to lead Kairos with some people I can now call some of my best friends.
In February of 2013 I was able to do a Q & A at The Children’s Museum.
In August of 2013 I said goodbye to my family and friends before I headed off to Arizona
July of 2013 Who says water skiing cant be cross-training?
March of 2013- What’s senior year without a few school dances?
In April of 2013 I spent Spring Break with some cousins in Florida
July of 2013 I went swimming with all the fish
In May of 2013 a chapter of my life ended when I graduated from Fenwick
June of 2013- One grade school. 3 high schools, and 6 colleges and we are still best friends
May of 2013, A New Chapter was about to begin when I finally made the decision to go to University of Arizona
In June of 2013 many weekends were spent up at the lake.
In April of 2013 I was interviewed for the Whitney Reynolds show about changing history for Illinois at the girls state swim meet.
July of 2013 I spent dancing on stage at country thunder.