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2016 was quite a year (like most years are). There were achievements and failures, high times and low, but at the end when you look back on it, it was all pretty good. I began the year at Urbana with lovely people! It was the first time not spending the first hours of a new year with my family. In January, I also lost my wallet (and had also lost my phone at the end of 2015 while Christmas shopping) and from that I got my identity stolen because since I was job hunting I had my Social Security card in it. After a few months the police eventually caught the person who had my driver's license, which I was very much thankful for! Getting my identity stolen was definitely a hassle and very annoying to have to deal with as I was just getting out of college. Overall, January was full of job hunting, going to interviews, and relaxing in the way I relax (which is keeping myself busy). In February, I started my first job after college! I visited Washington D.C. and got to meet good...

The month of February has been quite eventful! Well...I guess not quite, but I got my first job out of college! And well...I guess I've realized that having a job takes up a lot of time. I began this month with accepting an offer and getting a nice free week off from worrying about job searching or actually working. The month continued on with going out of town for my job training. Traveling essentials ;) How I spent time in my hotel room In front of the White House The Pentagon from up top    And at the end of it, I was wishing I was back in... I was back just in time for Valentine's Day to spend with my man.  I also got to enjoy February with a few more things, like... enjoying the view from my work space.  Wearing sweats for Frumpy Friday at work.  National Margarita day.  National Chili Day I ended the month with great Minnesota weather (55 degrees, IN FEBRUARY!) and celebrating my birthday with.....