January: I rang in the new year on the NCL Jewel, thought I would be headed to Europe for my next ship assignment but was then informed I would be sent back to the Jewel. Put plans in motion to go see my brother in Europe.February: I was sent back to the Jewel. Became reacquainted with a dancer named Sam while making fun of a "cone" doing "The Cro-Mag" (A little inside, I know). Later that month we started the relationship that changed my life.
March: Enjoyed fun times on the Jewel with Sam and old friends, including pranks, slumber parties, and YC shenanigans.
April: More fun times on the Jewel. I met Sam's Mom when she cruised for a week. Stayed on the ship as a passenger for a couple weeks to hang out with Sam and explore more of the Caribbean. Giants season started, they went 13-9 in April.
May: Came home from the Jewel, started getting ready for the Broventure around Europe. Also, began trying to figure out what my next ship assignment was going to be, and preparing my grad-application. Giants go 14-14.
June: Europe. Tim and I had the time of our lives, so many stories, so much fun, memories forever. found out I'd be headed to the Bahamas on the NCL Sky. Giants go 13-14.
July: The Sky was different, but I met a lot of amazing people and had some good times. Sam's ship was in Nassau with us once a week so we could hang out every Wednesday! Giants go 20-8!!
August: Sam and I both get off of our respective ships. I go to Chico, she goes to PA. We begin our post-ship relationship and plan our SE Asia trip. Giants go 13-15.
September: Sam comes to visit Chico, meet my family and friends...except sis ;-(. On my birthday Sam and I fly to SE Asia. Visit 3 countries, amazing memories, met up with good friends. Great trip!!! Giants go 18-8, and are within striking distance.
October: We finish up of SE Asia trip, get back to the states in time for the Giants final regular season game and see them clinch the NL West and the playoffs. I am home to see the Giants make a run for the ages through the playoffs and into the World Series. I also bought a car and got accepted to Graduate School at USF!
November: Giants win the World Series! Justin and I got to go to Game 1, and Tim and I went to the Championship parade. I went back to Starbucks and Alyssa and Jon were gracious enough to let me stay at their place while I looked for an apartment in SF. Spent Thanksgiving in Chico with my Family.
December: I found a place to live, me my roommates who are in the Sports Management program with me. Sam came to visit for a few days before taking a replacement contract on the Star. I spent Christmas in Chico with my Family, and had a great end to the year!
2010: Best year so far! I had the opportunity to do so much, meet so many amazing people, and learn a ton about myself. God was good in many ways through good health, good fortune, and maybe most of all, through placing Sam in my path. She was the highlight of a great year and I look forward to what 2011 has for me and for us.
Thank you for joining me on my journey and I hope you had as good a year as I did!
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Quite a year you've had brother! I'm glad to have been a part of pieces of it. Also, I want to let you know how much a appreciate you and what a big part you played in one of the biggest events of MY year. Thank you for being a SUPER brother...now, just one thing left...MEET SAM!
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