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Well, 2015, you were a heck of a year. You started in the warm, sunny Dominican Republic and you’re ending in chilly North Carolina, at the lake, with two kitties, my family, a belly full of barbecue and a hot cup of tea.

Every year I say that the past year has been so wonderful, and has been packed with tons of amazing memories and awesome opportunities. It’s always true, though. While I was met with some not so fun times and definitely my fair share of challenges, the best of 2015 truly was the best of 2015. Each year I am reminded of how lucky I am to have the support of my wonderful friends and family, and to get to experience what I’ve seen and done over the year.

And now, for the best of 2015 in the life of Kate!

Well, 2014, it’s been a heck of a year. Lots of fun and memorable things happened this year, and I couldn’t be more thankful for any of them. Today I’m taking a little trip down memory lane and remembering this year’s highlights.

14 things I did in 2014:

1. Accepted to grad school for Elon’s Interactive Media master’s program.

2. I had an article published on the PRSSA national blog, Progressions.

3. Attended a Reel Big Fish concert at VT. Met the lead singer, Aaron Barrett, in the parking lot after the show. This was also my first ska concert.

4. Somehow became a wine fan. Thanks, Fork & Cork and North Carolina wine.

5. Wrote some of my favorite pieces ever for Pretty Southern, including my “goodbye letter” to VT and Blacksburg.

6. Graduated from VT with a double major. And yes, I still miss Blacksburg a whole lot.

7. Traveled around Eastern Europe for two weeks with an amazing group of people. See some of my favorite photos from my trip here.

8. First trip “down the shore” to Cape May with Kevin & his family for 4th of July. I wrote about it for Pretty Southern, too.