Best of 2009 - Day 18 - 31

Fail. But I'll at least finish what I started.

18. Shop. Online or Offline, where did you spend most of your mad money this year? Outside of the grocery store, it's probably a tie between Nordstrom and Target.


19. Car Ride. What did you see? How did it smell? Did you eat anything as you drove? Who were you with? Best ride of the year took place at Heibel Ranch on Mount Howell in California. Trent Ghiringhelli, owner of Heibel Ranch, took Brent and I on a 2 hour private tour of his vineyard. It was a beautiful evening and the highlight of our Napa trip. We toured the property in his old Jeep (it had a history of its own) while drinking Tecate and taking in the sites. We saw horses, wild turkeys, a black bear, redwoods and the most amazing sunset! We had the pleasure of tasting his wine Lappas while sitting by the lake enjoying delicious cheese and excellent company. If you're ever in Napa, it's a must see!

Sunset at Heibel Ranch

Transportation on the ranch

View across Howell Mountain

20. New Person. This year I gained a brother-in-law. He's a great addition to the family and most of all, he makes my sister-in-law Jami very happy! Now if I could just get them back on the east coast!

Jami & Sean on their wedding day!

21. Project. What did you start this year that you're proud of? Game Night. It all started last Christmas. After opening the loot and eating way too much food, my siblings and I started playing Monopoly. We had a blast. So much in fact, we decided to make it a monthly ritual. So one Saturday a month me, Brent, Scott, April and Sara all meet up for food, games and you never know what else!

S and B-rent playing Scene-It

The night it all started

22. Startup. What's a business that you found this year that you love? My new favorite find is Etsy. You can find a version of anything you are looking for and a whole lot of stuff you could never use!

23. Web tool. It came into your work flow this year and now you couldn't live without it. It has simplified or improved your online experience. Google Reader. It helps me keep up-to-date with the many blogs I read.

24. Learning Experience. What was a lesson you learned this year that changed you? How to forgive and let someone go all at the same time.

25. Gift. What's the best gift you gave yourself this year that has kept on giving? The ability to be ok with being imperfect.

26. Best Insight or Aha Moment? Relaxation is not only good for me but fun too!

27. Best Social Web Moment? Did you meet someone you met over the web? No.

28. Best Stationary? cardstock.com

29. Best laugh? No one moment stands out but game night has provided me with the best laughs of the year!

30. Best Ad? The pothole commercial.

31. Best Resolution from 2009? To learn to live in the moment. I haven't mastered it but I've come a long way!