JANUARY
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Alison gets a journal edition of the Book of Mormon, and has enjoyed it thoroughly ever since. FEBRUARY  Alison's uncle marries her childhood friend's grandma! MARCH  Alison spends a weekend with her nephew at his house. So fun to get to know him even better than I did before, on a one-on-one basis! APRIL    This month gets three pictures, because it was extra-ridiculously good. My friend Nancy and I met some characters from "The Office" (i.e. Kevin, Oscar, and Angela). THEN I had a birthday, shout hoo-ray. And THEN my darling youngest brother Austin graduated from college and became a professional engineer. MAY  Some of my amazing Tabernacle Choir friends and I performed a song I wrote (arranged) for a worldwide, live-streamed broadcast. "It Is Well with My Soul." JUNE  Wrote an original hymn (music and lyrics) to be considered to be put into the upcoming new hymnal for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I wrote it because I want to be able to tell my future children that, when the opportunity arose, I did not throw away my chance. JULY My favorite podcast hosts in the whole wide world READ MY EMAIL for their regular "Listener Mail" segment. SYSK forever, baby! AUGUST   |
I attended the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom for a week, studying under and singing with the magnificent King's Singers! Made dozens and dozens of new, fantastic friends from across the globe. Making music with them constantly for seven straight days was unforgettable and precious.
SEPTEMBER
Totally ran a full, 26-mile marathon for the first time and it was exhausting as heck but I enjoyed it a lot. Planning to do another one, probably in 2021 (if not sooner)!
OCTOBER
Ran some more! This time, my parents joined me for a race! I had never run with the both of them before! A great 5k, for which I actually sang the National Anthem! And then I brought Mom and Dad with me to my favorite spot in the city: the local silent movie theatre!
NOVEMBER
I expanded my horizons and I actually PAINTED a thing! Never had really done that before. This is a representation of me and the way I live with my synesthetic neurological condition. (Look it up if you don't know what that is.)
DECEMBER
Spent some very sweet time with my friends from the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention and the beloved, classic children's television program "Animaniacs." Complete with Pinky, The Brain, and Wakko Warner.
