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2013 Expressed By Pics

2013- a Reveiw

I posted Pictures that capture the big moments of 2013- below the description I have posted blog links - incase you want to read about the events more!

2013:

I was cast in a play, where I was a pregnant nagging wife...
(Read about Opening Night Chaos HERE)



But I got 104 fever opening day, was transported by ambulance to Chicago's Hopistal for a Virus and Fungal Infection....
(Read About After the Virus...)



I got out in time to celebrate my BIRTHDAY!


I turned 28 in April :-) Andrew got me 3 gifts and one of them was...
SHELDON!



In May we performed in a play, Xanadu! Andrew was the lead & got to roller skate around stage in short-shorts! 
(Read About Xanadu & see my Mohawk!)



In May I finished Real Estate Classes and Andrew Finished his General Ed, Classes. Then June 1st was the CF walk in Hollowayville!
(Read About the CF Walk Success Here)


I had Triple Hernia Surgery in June too!


In August Andrew and I moved to the Burbs.

Moving Day!
(Read about Moving Day & My Mini-Vacation to Florida)





Started Grad School (at Dominican and Work)

(Read About the Essay the Prof. Assigned Us & How it Went)




In September I had two Weddings ( One I was MOH in) and then we had my 10 year high school reunion and did a CF walk in Peoria!
(Read About the CF WAlk in Peoria)




Then I got Sick, ended up in the hospital for two weeks, withdrew from school, took med leave from work and came home on IV meds!
(Read About Why I Went into the Hospital)
and
(Read About the Reactions That Sent Me back in a 2nd Time)



We have been dating for one year at this point and Andrew planned a weekend of suprises for me (including a mini golf course and a visit from my parents)
-sounds geeky, but It's me. I get homesick for my parents a lot too! Best wknd ever!
(Read About the BEST Weekend EVER)



November 10th: Andrew Climbed 58 flights for CF, raising $310 for CF research, bringing our total for the year to $3,416.50
(Read How Fast Andrew Climbed over 58 Flights of Stairs Here)


And before I knew it, it was the holidays!

Thanksgiving- we were creative cooking...
(Read About Some Celebrations- and see Christmas Pics)




And Christmas 2013!



So Happy New Year Everyone! It has been a crazy, but amazing year!

Now, I gotta start cooking our dinner. Andrew gets off tonight after he closes the restaurant, so I will have everything ready for us (including our sparkling -non-alcoholic- bottles, which we bought at IKEA, because we're cool like that).  We actually decided to not drink, because my liver enzymes were elevated a lot this year and found 3 amazing flavors at IKEA.

I hope everyone had a great year and I can't wait to see what 2014 brings! Even if it ends up being another roller coaster, I will love it!


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Rock on, Cheriz. I'm going to try to emulate your positive attitude. It's hard for me. Wishing you all the best in 2014.

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    1. CherizJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks! 2013 was a little crazy, but still nice! I'm looking forward to being healthier and being able to do more in 2014! Hope you have a great year too in 2014!

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