A Look Back at 2008

For me, 2008 was a year filled with unbelievable accomplishments, amazing adventures and memorable experiences. However, it was also a year of heartache, as I faced the loss of a woman I thought would be here forever.

So, here now, are the top 10 things 2008 will be remembered for as we say goodbye to what was, and welcome in 2009.

#10

Summer 2008:

The beach every Tuesday.

#9

August 2008:
I went sky-diving for the very first time.

#8

August 2008:

Auditioned for "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" ... and fell short.

#7

October 2008:

Carving Sarah palin's face into a pumpkin.

#6

May 2008:

Graduated from college with a degree in broadcast journalism.

#5

October 2008:
Took a break and vacationed in Aruba.

#4

All 2008:

Waking up to Meredith Vieira almost every morning on the Today Show.

#3

January 2008:
Landed my first job in the broadcasting industry.
Hired as an associate producer at WFSB Channel 3 News.

#2
May 2008:

Took the trip of a lifetime -- Traveled with 5 friends to Europe and cruised the Mediterranean, visiting Germany, Spain, Italy & France.

#1

March 2008:

I lost my best friend, confidant, biggest fan, partner in crime and most favorite person in the world: my grandmother, Jane.

While her life came to abrupt end this year, I take her on in time in my heart and mind.