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Insert some cliche words about it being the end of the year and ohmygosh time flew by. I know you've read about it on a million blogs and likely own a calendar so you already knew it was coming. I had fun getting to reflect on what all has gone down this year. There was actually a lot of stuff I kind of forgot about. Besides what I blogged about, I also spent every day this year writing down what I'm thankful for. That will be a trip to read in the next couple of days! In no particular order, here is what my year looked in some pictures and words.  Donated 12 inches of my own hair. Turned 22 years young.  Started a pill to control my functional nausea.  Topped off my weight loss at 93 pounds. Registered for jury duty and got my first summons. (which was then cancelled - dodged that bullet!)  Began online college courses. Kind of attended a high school prom. Said goodbye to my Great Grandma.  Watched my childhood best friend get married. Starred in a lot of...

What is Christmas without some movies to get you into the spirit? Admittedly, I just watched Mannequin which is about a store in the 80's and the furthest thing from this subject. But here are some other films I'll be catching up with this weekend! 1. Home Alone 1 & 2 It's long been argued that #2 didn't live up to #1. Those people are stupid and clearly did not see number 4 or 5. Without #2 we'd never have Duncan's Toy Chest, the Talkboy, and most importantly the sticky bandits! 2. Ernest Saves Christmas If there was ever a holiday or any semi-major life event, then you can count on Ernest to have made a movie about it. This Christmas one is a favorite of mine and I'm always impressed with his impressions. Can I just be like him already?? 3. Jingle All The Way Arnold Schwarzenegger doing a children's Christmas film. Enough said. 4. I'll Be Home For Christmas A Santa suit has never looked better than when JTT wears it in this movie! 5. National L...