I am saying goodbye to 2012 & thriving forward into 2013!
But, before I do this, I wanted to recap on how 2012 truly changed my life.

I could probably insert every single picture I’ve taken over the last year into this post;
but I wouldn’t want to take up too much of your time

So, I’ll stick with some high lights!

I had an amazing student teaching experience.

I was very lucky to have awesome co-op teachers as well as students that I will never forget.
I believe that I truly made an impact on them in a positive way.

Saying “see you later” to our students! – not goodbye.

I was even featured on the local news!

I am so thankful for my family & friends that were always so supportive of me.

I met my amazing boyfriend, Corey, who treats me like a princess.

He is the most caring, compassionate, genuine, & level headed guy I’ve ever met.

I am one lucky girl

We share a passion for health & fitness

but we are also opposite where if I need calmed down, he is the first person I go to.

It’s so nice to be in a relationship where I can be my 100% powercake self & he accepts it all.

In 2012, I also got to go to the Arnold Classic where I met so many amazing people.

Dana Linn – people judge her a lot but she is so down to earth and sweet!

Jamie Eason – She was my first inspiration ever in the fitness world.

Tosca Reno – she is so inspirational & such a huge supporter of what I do!
I was so blessed to meet her & develop and awesome relationship where I am now an Eat Clean Ambassador!

I also met the amazing Electra & the owner of FitFluential, Kelly Olexa! – what an amazing day!

Not only did I meet new people, but I got to experience it with 2 of my best friends Sarah & Courtney.

After graduating, my initial goal was to go to school for Health Coaching.
Right before I was about to register for the program, I got asked to speak at the
Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference in Colorado via FitFluential.

This experience truly changed my life.

It was in Colorado where I decided to 100% go for my business idea that I always wanted to achieve.

With the inspiration from my fellow FitFluential Ambassadors & the other’s I met there,

I came home & am now almost to the point of launching my business 6 months later.

I’ve also been able to raise money for some amazing causes.

I also competed in my 5th show – THE HEALTHY WAY.

You can see my Pro’s & Con’s of competing here.

I got to spend part of the summer at one of my favorite places; the beach.

With my bittie.

I also decided to take control of my health & figure out the route problem of my digestive issues.

I eat about 95% plant based now & have never felt better.