2025 Year in Review

This year I had some really amazing experiences, most of which happened spontaneously!  I was able to take several really fun road trips including ones with both of my sisters and to see some epic concerts in Las Vegas, to spend time camping with my family and by myself, and to attend lots of theatre and sporting events with friends.  I am so grateful to have had so many opportunities to do the things I love this year and it was so much fun to look back on them!  Here are some of my favorite moments of 2025.

Sundance Film Festival

2025 Star Awards

Jazz vs. Pelicans

Les Miserables at the Eccles

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Los Angeles

Jazz vs. Celtics

Utah Hockey Club vs. Calgary Flames

Life of Pi at the Eccles

Wicked at the Eccles

Memorial Day Weekend at Lava Hot Springs

& Juliet at the Eccles

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Fourth of July Weekend at the Property

Lady Gaga in Las Vegas

Devils Tower

Mount Rushmore

Wall Drug

Custer State Park

Solo Camping Trip

Some Like It Hot at the Eccles

Paul McCartney (sigh) in Las Vegas

Jazz vs. Clippers

Suffs at the Eccles

Wicked Double Feature

Jazz vs. Thunder

I hope to continue doing the things I love with my family and friends in 2026 and my goal is to be even more open to spontaneous opportunities.  Happy New Year!

2024: Year in Review

This year has been pretty low-key because I made some major financial goals for myself (the biggest of which was to pay off my car more than a year early and to complete some big plumbing upgrades to my house).  I was able to achieve all of my goals in November so I splurged on a quick theatre trip to New York to end the year (which was amazing).  Even though I was trying to save money, I was still able to do a few fun things so here are the highlights.

SIX at the Eccles

Sundance Film Festival

Jazz vs. Thunder

MJ The Musical at the Eccles

Jazz vs. Celtics

Spring Camping Trip at Palisade State Park

Jazz vs. Nuggets

Come From Away at the Eccles

Zion National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Washington Road Trip and Tashena's Wedding

James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan, and Hootie & the Blowfish at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Hamilton at the Eccles

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Mrs. Doubtfire at the Eccles

Utah Hockey Club vs. Colorado Avalanche

Funny Girl at the Eccles

Utah Hockey Club vs. Ottawa Senators

Peter Pan at the Eccles

Hold On To Me Darling in New York

Kimberly Akimbo at the Eccles

Honorable Mentions:  Frozen at Tuacahn, Stevie Nicks at the Delta Center, Harry Potter Marathon, The Eagles at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and The Great Gatsby on Broadway

Happy New Year!  I hope 2025 will be good to everyone (I am already planning a few road trips).

2023: Year In Review

This year has been one of the best I've had in quite a long time!  I still really miss my parents but I no longer feel a crushing grief and I have enjoyed being retired with time to do all the things that I love: movies, theatre, concerts, sporting events, camping trips, and road trips.  Here are some of the highlights.

Sundance Film Festival

Jazz vs. Raptors

Jazz vs. Thunder

Dear Evan Hansen at the Eccles

Avalanche vs. Oilers

Hairspray at the Eccles

Shania Twain at USANA

Sean's Graduation

Duran Duran at Vivint Arena

Camping Trip

Fourth of July at the Property

Taylor Swift at Empower Field in Denver

The Smashing Pumpkins at USANA

Beetlejuice at the Eccles

Moon Lake Camping Trip

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Yellowstone National Park

U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas

Jazz vs. Kings

Antelope Island Camping Trip

Happy New Year!  I hope that 2024 will be a good year for all of us!