2011 in Pictures

January 

Camping in Zion's National Park with Mike, Nat and Alyssa. So cold and so much fun. 

Feb

Becca and I raded our closets and brought sexy back to campus plaza.

March

Me and my Wendy's crew got all dressed up and won a fancy award. 

April

After months for writing, filming and practice the JCPosse and I headed off to Denver for a presentation. Didn't win, but made some awesome friends. 

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Moved to Chicago to start a gig at DraftFCB working on Sharpie and Boeing. 

May

Took a quick trip to NYC to pick up a bronze pencil. 

Sisters came and visited me in Chicago. 

June

Moved back home and started a new gig at Organic working on tampons. 

July

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Got to show off Detroit to the west cost cousins. 

Headed out west for cousin Ashley's wedding, partied hard with the cousins. 

August

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Spent a week in Lake Powell with the fablous Wiest family, and finally learned to wakeboard. 

September

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Started at Organic again, this time working on hotels. 

October

Dressed up like Liz Lemon and danced the night away. 

November

Got laid off from Organic and hired at Team Detroit, working on Ford all within a week. 

 

Got an exciting letter in the mail. I leave Feb 15th for a 18 month mission in Chile 

December

Met a cute boy at a dance. The end. 

 

 

 

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It's happening

Got my first pair of mission shoes today.

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job hustle

http://player.vimeo.com/video/25812909?

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dreams

I’ve worked hard. I want to be here, in this industry No one can take
that away from me. No one can influence me differently. Communicating
with the world for causes that I truly believe in is what I love in my
life. Sometimes I question if I’m doing what is right. I struggle with
the fact the that if the world was to collapse the only viable skill I
would have is to write. I’m not going to save lives or teach children
how to read. I will write. I have been given a gift and I will use it.
I have the responsibility to do good with the mind that I’ve been
given. I can effect what is inside the box for good. I can change
cultures and beliefs with my words. I’ve squeezed every last bit of
knowledge out my experiences. The past years at school have taught me
more than any other event in my life. It has left me soul searching
for the true me. I’ve been put me in situations that I never thought
that I would have to deal with. It has made me aware of the
imperfections in the world. It has proven to me that I’m stronger than
all of that. I can accomplish my dreams. Sometimes dreams are unknown.
Sometimes dreams change. But the only way to get them is to work hard
and make the most of what opportunities put in front of me. And
advertising world, I hope I’ve worked hard enough to have the opportunity to
learn from you.

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fruit day

Tomorrow is fruit day at work. So what did the interns do? Schedule a meeting in the cafeteria so we get first dibs. Brillant. 

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glitter

Secret weapon for singles ward tomorrow courtesy of Sally Hansen Salon Effects. 

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disapproval

As I was walking out the door to work, my dear sweat Grandma told me that I looked beautiful. Followed by this "Do yourself a favor and go to Nordstroms and get yourself a good pair of shoes." 

Apparently the older generation hasn't picked up on the beauty of Tom's yet. 

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Happy Father's Day

via facebook.com

My Dad will always be young at heart.

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impluse buy

A rugby shirt with a tribute to my middle name. How could I say no?

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Categories

Men in advertising are either tall and super skinny. Or dress like lumberjacks. 

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broken

I broke a wine glass at work the other day. Along with the glass, my ego is shattered. 

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go ahead and judge

But I'm inspired by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.

Brilliant.

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new job

I have a new job. 

Tuesday is fruit day

Wedensday is bagel day

Thursday is Beer Bash (rumor has it that Diet Coke will also be served)

Friday is Veggie Day.

I like it there. 

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news flash

I navigated the streets of Chicago in heels with no problems. Take that subway grates. And if you are a homeless guy, complement me on my outfit and I will most likely give you money. 

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pants

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My Dad made my little brothers stand in front of me in this picture because I was wearing leggings as pants. Dad refuses to see the value in spandex. In my defense, I hadn't done laundry in a long while.

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brilliance

"I think "Innovator" is your finest work, done in your finest hour.
Just spectacular really." Sent at 10:17 PM on a Tuesday from Ryan, ACD.

Thank you Ryan. I think we should pack our bags for Canne.

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curtain of coral

Brielle and I wore the same skirt to work today. Normal it wouldn't be problem, but we are going on a field trip to Leo Burnett. Brielle made me go home and change. 

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paper

 

I found paper heaven on state street yesterday at blick. 

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today

I hung out with Jelly Fish. 

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kirkland sunday

I spent the weekend in the Ohio. It was wonderful. 35 of us in one house. And I wouldn't have it any other way. It involved an awful dance, followed by a better dance, hot tubbing, a bonfire, way too much food. And the sites. And lots of Church history. And cute senior missionaries.

Picture courtesy of Taylor. 

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