It’s been a whirlwind of a year, full of some of the highest highs and, unfortunately, one of my lowest lows in losing my dog. But looking back, I am truly blessed to have such an exciting life. I was able to participate in a variety of activities this year that I’m incredibly thankful for.
JANUARY:
-Starting off the year with a New Year’s lobster dinner.
-Annual trip with my family to Frost Valley in Claryville, NY.
FEBRUARY:
-Ending my 3-year relationship.
-Lots of hikes with Butterscotch at trails and parks around the area.
MARCH:
-Carlos’ visit from Brazil.
-My mom’s birthday.
APRIL:
-Spring Break trip with my mom to Marco Island, Florida.
-Seeing Eminem’s Marco Island house.
-Color Me Rad 5k in Hartford with Jayme.
-Hosting Easter for my family at my house.
MAY:
-Graduation from Western Connecticut State University with my master of science in education with a focus on curriculum.
-My mom’s graduation from the same school with her bachelor of arts in professional writing.
-Graduation party at my grandparents’ house.
-Kenny Loggins concert in Stamford for my mom’s birthday present.
JUNE:
-Elise’s Nerdy Thirty birthday party
-DHS graduation
-Fairfield Half Marathon in Fairfield, Connecticut with Jayme.
-Spartan Sprint at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut with Juan.
JULY:
-Grandpa’s 80th birthday party.
-Butterscotch getting sick with pneumonia, seizures, and possibly a brain tumor before finally being put to sleep on July 12th.
-2-week vacation in Long Beach Island, NJ.
-My 26th birthday in LBI.
-Surfing lessons with my cousin, Lindsay at LBI.
AUGUST:
-Jersey Boys and Churrascaria Plataforma in New York City with my mom.
-Eminem/Rihanna concert: The Monster Tour with Lucia.
-New York City with Lizzy and her mom.
-Starting my 5th year of teaching.
SEPTEMBER
-Super Spartan 8-mile race in Vernon, New Jersey.
-Spartan Beast 16+ mile race in Killington, Vermont.
OCTOBER:
-12-mile Tough Mudder in Englishtown, New Jersey.
-Traveled to Brazil for 4 days to be a bridesmaid in my sister’s wedding to Carlos.
-Dressing up as m&ms for Halloween at work.
NOVEMBER:
-Spartan Sprint at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
-Thanksgiving with my family.
-6-month anniversary with Matthew.
DECEMBER:
-Going to MetLife stadium to watch Red Bank Catholic win the NJ State Championships.
-Adopting Rocky for a week before finding him a (hopefully) forever home.
-Spending Christmas Eve and Christmas day with my family.
Thank you to everyone with whom I shared some great moments this year. I wish everyone a healthy, happy, blessed 2015!
~Stephanie
Peppermintfrost 
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