Looking Back on 2018
January 4, 2019in Blogging, Recap
It’s the beginning of a new year and as much I look forward to what this year will bring and has in store for us, I also find it fun to look back on the year that was. I posted a look back on 2017 early last year and decided to continue that kind of post this year.
2018 started so cold. So cold that the French Broad River iced over. The next few months was chilly up until our wonderful family summer vacation and the unplanned trip to the Philippines in late summer.
Travel
We always try to go somewhere in the summer and visit a new place. It’s always fun to explore a new one and this summer was absolutely amazing because we got to see a lot in Georgia. From Atlanta and Covington to Savannah and lastly, Tybee Island.
Georgia
- SunTrust Park: New Home of the Braves
- The Monument Garden: A Monumental History of My Braves
A Trip to Covington, Georgia, a.k.a. Mystic Falls
- A Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
- There Truly is a “Moon River”
- Historic Trolley Tour of Savannah
An Exciting Day Trip to Tybee Island, GA
The Philippines
We had to make an unplanned trip to see my Mom one last time. It was a bittersweet trip. Sad to see her go, but happy that I got to reunite with my family again especially with my two brothers whom I hadn’t seen in eight years — one works in Singapore and the other one migrated to Canada when we had our month long vacation in the Philippines in 2017.
- A Final, Loving Farewell
- Golf: An International Pastime
- Food Trippin’ at Food Trip
Food
I love food so sharing about recipes or our food trips is always fun for me. You must try these recipes below, if you haven’t yet.
- Filipino-Style Spaghetti
- Pancit Canton (Lo Mein)
- Quick and Easy Summer Recipes
Tips & Tricks
I love learning about new tips and tricks as much as I love sharing tips tips as well based on my own experiences because there is always somebody who would learn from it.
- How to Survive a Long Flight
- Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Family Vacation
- Handy Tips for Apple Picking
- A Simple Guide to Meal Planning
- 5 Fun Alternatives to Trick-or-treating
- Ways to Stay Calm During the Holidays
A List of Just About Everything
It’s also fun for me to make a list of just about everything that I love, enjoy doing and am thankful for.
- 15 Things I love About Spring
- 15 Things We Look Forward to In Summer
- 15 Things I love About Fall
- 100 Things I Am Thankful For
Lastly, a look back on the year that was will not be complete without mentioning about my most favorite time of the year…Christmas! And for the first time ever, I shared about Filipino Christmas traditions which include Christmas starting in September. 🙂
All in all, 2018 was a good year for us despite losing my Mom. I have made more memories with my husband and son as well as with my family back home. Now, on to 2019. Bring it on!
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About Lynndee
I consider myself a foodie and I love road trips. I currently reside in North Carolina with my husband and son. I hold a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a Major in Management from my Alma Mater, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in my hometown of GenSan, Philippines. I also love listening to music, singing, watching TV, reading and cooking.
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Amber Myers saysIt looks like you had a great 2018! Here’s to a spectacular 2019!
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Amber! Have a spectacular 2019 as well.
- Pam Wattenbarger says
I love to explore Georgia too. Savannah and the islands surrounding it are some of our favorite places. I’d love t o visit the Phillipines.
- Lynndee says
I hope you get to visit my beautiful country one of these days, Pam.
- Candy says
We love to travel and learn so much actually seeing something in person. Enjoy 2019
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Candy! Enjoy 2019 too.
- Laura Dove says
Oh what a gorgeous place to visit! Its a long way from me but if I am ever over that way I woudl definitely make an effort to visit. Gorgeous photos!
- Lynndee says
I hope you get to visit these places, Laura.
- Sarah Bailey says
What an amazing 2018 you had! It looks like you got to see some amazing place and cook some wonderful food and make some wonderful memories. I hope you 2019 is full of more of the same goodness.
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Sarah. I hope your 2019 will be wonderful as well.
- Brandy says
These look like some great moments to look back on in 2018. Glad you shared them with us.
- Lynndee says
You’re welcome, Brandy.
- Dennis Littley says
Your list about How To Survive A Long Flight was pretty spot on. Also the list of 100 Things is a good example of gratitude. Best wishes to you in this New year!
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Dennis! Best wishes to you as well.
- Kathy says
Looks like you had a great year. I had a pretty good year too. I’m excited to see what the new year brings as well.
- Lynndee says
Cheers to the new year, Kathy! 🙂
- kita says
You came by me I live in Conyers, GA and the mystic falls is the best thing about our town lol. I hope you enjoyed. Can’t wait to see what 2019 brings you
- Lynndee says
That’s great to know, Kita. Yes, I definitely enjoyed my visit to Mystic Falls. 🙂
- Gervin Khan says
Incredible list of place you’ve visited in 2018 especially where you travel to the Philippines to visit your mom and reunite with your brothers. Then theirs the food feature where in it all looks yummy and delicious.
- Lynndee says
I know, right? 🙂 Thank you, Gervin.
- Tim B says
Enjoyed reading through your Georgia posts for ideas on where to go next time we are planning to be in the state. Best wishes for a happy new year filled with even more fun travels for you to share with us on the blog
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Tim!
- Karen says
Thanks for sharing the top highlights of the past year – and linking to the 2017 one as well! I would LOVE to visit the Philippines one day!
- Lynndee says
You’re welcome, Karen. I hope you get to visit my beautiful country one day. 🙂
- Beth says
I’m so sorry that you lost your mom, but I’m glad that you were able to visit her both in person and through video chat. I lost my dad a few years ago, and while it was painful, it is good to know he isn’t in pain. Overall, it seems like you had a good year and had lots of adventures.
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Beth. And my late Mom’s nickname was also Beth. 🙂 Just like your Dad, it was painful when she passed, but we were also glad that she was no longer in pain. Have a wonderful 2019!
- Cherri Megasko says
What a full year you have had! I’m really glad you got to go back to the Philippines – I know it meant a lot to your family.
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Cherri.
- Terri Steffes says
I love reading these “look back” posts. I love the travel you have done and all of the fun tips you posted.
- Lynndee says
Thank you, Terri.
- rika says
Sounds like you have a great 2018! You’ve travelled to many great places! Sounds fun!
- Shannon Gurnee says
I love this idea of looking back on the previous year. Maybe next year I can do something like this. Sounds like you had a great year! Happy New Year!
- Fatima Torres says
Loving the quick and easy recipe ideas. They definitely come in handy during the school nights.
- Stephanie Parrell says
What a lovely place! Seems like the typical small town America. A great place to go see!
