Found out about The Best of 2009 blog challenge through Andrea Scher. I love it, I’m doing it, and you should too if you have a blog. I’m getting a two-day late start and will tackle Trip, Restaurant Moment, and Article below.
December 1 – Trip. What was your best trip in 2009?
I was blessed with a lot of travel this year, both long and short trips, but I have to admit that the best was my two-week, West Coast road trip with my brother Josh. When Josh started high school I told him I’d take him on a trip as a graduation present, just the two of us. As June and his commencement approached, we began making plans to visit Portland, San Francisco, and the coast in between.
It was cool to spend so much time with Josh, and I came back feeling like I knew more about him. He taught me how to really use the camera we both own, and encouraged all sorts of photography-related pit stops. We dined on more Thai food than I care to admit, and listened to hours of music as we drove down Highway 101. There were also surreal moments, like the night we stayed in Marin County and Josh played guitar while a doe and fawn emerged from the foggy hill to listen.
I’m going to carry that moment and many more with me, and that’s why it was the best of ’09. Maybe even the best ever.
December 2 - Restaurant moment. Share the best restaurant experience you had this year.
Earlier this fall my friend Brynn came to Buffalo for a visit. We hadn’t seen each other in months and had a lot of catching up to do. I decided we should go to the newly opened Juniper, as I’d been there once before and experienced a delicious meal.
Brynn and I ordered a bottle of wine, the falafel appetizer, wonderful salads, and each enjoyed the Yellow Hunger entree. Our meal was perfectly paced and I never felt rushed. It was the first time that I’ve split a bottle of wine and did not feel rushed to finish my last glass. Our “chocolate bomb” dessert was heaven.
Any meal I get to share with Brynn is a great one but this was indeed the best.
December 3 – Article. What’s an article that you read that blew you away?
It’s a tie between “The Big Takeover” by Matt Taibbi and “The Obamas’ Marriage” by Jodi Kantor.
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lisa - Cool! I want to get in on this Best of 09 blogging too…thanks for sharing the link. This is something I want to make time for.
courtney - This is such a great idea. I love reading these entries. There is something always fantastic about taking the time to pause & reflect. I totally want to plan a sister-sister trip with my sis someday, inspired by your trip with Josh!