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2018 – Year Recap

December 31, 2018

Oh my, 2018 flew by! Now that it’s the end of the year, it would be perfect to do a recap of the big events that happened in my life!

 

March 31 – Officially Dating

My boyfriend and I officially started dating at this date, officially Saturday evening. It wasn’t actually a formal “proposal” or anything either, but I’m alright with that. It began like

Him:Β I should make it more of a habit in referring to you as my girlfriend, rather than as a friend

Me: D-did we make it official?

Him: I’m making it official πŸ€”Β It’s not like I’m going around, looking for other girls, and I do want to stay together, forever ideally. I just made that remark, cause it feels wrong to describe you as just a friend.

 

Yep, and that officiated our relationship. We just got an upgrade πŸ€£πŸ˜ƒ

 

April 17 – Written Boards

This was one of the most stressful times, if not the most stressful time of the whole year. This was the day I took my written exam for my Dental Hygiene license! As a Dental Hygienist, you’re required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical / clinical exam before you may get your license. It was a 6 hour exam, of which I finished in about 4 hours. At this point my head was ready to pop off and I just wanted to go sleep for several hours. On top of that, I wouldn’t know if I passed or not until 2 weeks from that date, so there was so much anxiety there. BUT I DID IT!

 

May 9 – Dental Hygiene Pinning

This was like our own mini graduation and I loved it! It was perfect and it wasn’t very long like the usual graduation ones where the entire school of other majors are involved (I didn’t go to that one anyway). We all wore our white coats proudly as we walked on the stage πŸ™‚ Even though the school year technically wasn’t over, it felt like it for us!

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June 26 – July 11 – Visit the boyfriend

For my graduation present to myself, I went on vacation! It has been 8 years since I took one, honestly. I’ve spent those 8 years working and not really going anywhere so I figured it was about time I treated myself. ALSO, I was meeting my boyfriend in person for the first time since we started officially dating. AND, it was my first time traveling by myself! How crazy is that?! Anyway, I went to Prince Edward Island, Canada, and all I can say is that I had a lot of fun and an extremely difficult time leaving. I’ll be making a future post dedicated to my visit to PEI!

 

Sometime in July, I finally got my license to practice as a Dental Hygienist! I didn’t get to record my first day as a Hygienist but it was sometime in July when I started working!

 

August 19 –Β  My blog was born

I started Geraldine Talks! I still can’t believe I’m still doing it because I really thought I would have quit or lost my motivation to blog at this point. I think it’s because I spent money to be self-hosted right from the start, as well as YOU lovely readers! I couldn’t have imagined that things would be this way and I’d meet so many awesome bloggers. I didn’t think I would make many friends at all, and I’d go at this alone, hoping that someone would find my blog and read it, and maybe find it relatable or helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your continuous love and support for me and my blog! My vision for my blog has since then exploded and evolved, and I am incredibly excited to see how it will further change in 2019! I’d LOVE to make it a full time gig – we shall see what the future will hold!

My first ever image post on Instagram and Twitter. I bought a bujo & calendar cause I mean serious business!

 

That’s pretty much it for the big events that happened in my life this year! What big events happened in yours?!

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Comments

  1. Alison says

    January 1, 2019 at 11:58 am

    I’m loving reading everyone’s year-end review posts and yours is no exception! Sounds like you had a busy year. My blog was born in August as well. Like you I didn’t realise I would make some great friends through blogging. Here’s wishing you every success in 2019 πŸ™‚

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    • Geraldine says

      January 1, 2019 at 11:45 pm

      Aw thanks so much Alison! I definitely did and I’m glad it’s gone and over with πŸ˜‚ can’t wait to see what 2019 will bring! I’m so glad I got to meet you during my blogging Journey! ❀️

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  2. Lavrax says

    January 1, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Your boyfriend’s story is so cute!!! And it’s so cute that the 31st of March is the day i met my “bf” as well awww. And you ROCK and are such A SUPERSTAR for getting your qualification!!! I am so forever grateful that you started your blog because you are one of my biggest inspirations, one of my favourite bloggers, one of the most supportive ladies I know, and one of the nicest and greatest friends I’ve had on this journey. You’ll keep rocking it Ger! Lots of love x

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    • Geraldine says

      January 1, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Aww omg we have the same date πŸ˜‰πŸ˜ he’s a silly guy πŸ˜… THANKS GIRLY I’m so happy aaahhh my brain feels fried! You are SO sweet omg making me emotional 😭 I honestly look up to YOU cause you’re so amazing and wonderful! I’m so glad we crossed paths 😍😭

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  3. Marie says

    January 1, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    I loved reading this post. Have a great 2019!

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    • Geraldine says

      January 2, 2019 at 12:25 am

      Thank you! Have a great New year too!

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  4. Kat says

    January 2, 2019 at 2:35 am

    It sounds like you’ve had a great year. Congratulations on receiving your dental hygienist licence!! That’s amazing! I love how your boyfriend and you officiated your reationship! I hope you have a wonderful start to your new year ❀️

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    • Geraldine says

      January 2, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you so much! I went on many roller coasters in 2018 but I guess who doesn’t, eh? πŸ™‚ Haha thank you very much! My boyfriend is an interesting character 🀣 I hope you also have a great 2019 girl! πŸ’—

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  5. Theaestheticsvida says

    January 2, 2019 at 3:33 am

    Awww, this was so lovely to read and looks like you had a great 2018,travelling, dating and all. Wishing you a better 2019 as well😊

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    • Geraldine says

      January 2, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you so much! I loved the traveling part, will have to do that again! Happy New Year πŸ™‚ x

      Reply
  6. Abby Heird says

    January 4, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Cutest girlfriend/boyfriend story ever, obviously!!😍 you are too cute!! Congrats on passing your exams. Sounds like 2018 was an amazing year. So happy to have met and become friends with you. You are truly amazing and inspirational. Keep kicking ass, lovey!❀️

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    • Geraldine says

      January 5, 2019 at 12:21 am

      HAHAHA AWW thank you, I had to ask my boyfriend if he plans on proposing to me like that too HAHAHA! I am so thankful to have met you too Abby! You, and all the amazing people I’ve met until now! I Can’t wait to see what we all accomplish! <3

      Reply
  7. hanmwill says

    January 7, 2019 at 10:43 am

    What a year you’ve had. You and your boyf are so cute, I love it! so many firsts in the June/July, would love to hear more about your visit to PEI! The two of you becoming official reminds me of me and my boyfriend as well! Also, omg a 6hr exam say whaaaaaaat?! Go you for doing it in 4! So glad your blog was born and that I’ve gotten to know you, hopefully will get to know you even more over the next year!

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    • Geraldine says

      January 7, 2019 at 10:29 pm

      I’ve actually been meaning to write up that post about my trip to pei for so long but I get so lazy because there are so many pictures I have to put together πŸ˜‚ I will get to it at some point though I promise! I am so glad we met as well Hannah, you’re such a sweet and lovely blogger and I’m glad we crossed paths! I also hope to get to know more about you too πŸ€—

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