The year started out just like any other,
Talking bout lesbians being cousins while stumbling in gutters.
It was New Year's Eve and, with me, my two best girls,
Sparkly dresses intact and hair with big curls.
Hanging with old friends, happy to be back in the Midwest,
I had no idea 2011 would really be my best.
Back to Dubuque was the first trip among many,
If I ran as much as I drove this year, you can bet your ass I'd be skinny!
I officially began my new job on the 17th of Jan,
With new energy and duties, I really was a fan.
I stayed in Dubuque for the whole month long,
My Auntie Tata kept me company, always in song.
My next trip was on February's first real weekend,
Mizzou basketball was a success and then we went drinkin'.
Wild Jen and Kris were ready, and don't forget Jon,
Getting hit on by married guy infront of his wife was just wrong.
Nicole came back for one more visit before France,
At the hotel club, Lil Wayne wanted in her pants.
March brought the greatest party known to man,
Mardi Gras was in full force, making it past noon was our plan.
Venturing around, singing in microphones like a star,
I'll even pretend that guy didn't call me Roseanne Barr.
Ended our night at Taylana's like most smart folk do,
Even a rock through a window won't let our fun go to poo.
Something amazing happened toward the end of March,
The "Garden Club" was created and, boy, were we parched.
They weren't the only new friends that I would meet,
On the 26th that month, I was in for a treat.
Invited by my landlady to tailgate and attend a rugby game,
I had no idea that my life would never be the same.
It was so cold outside, but the social warmed me up a bit,
Began making friends and not til 6am did we quit.
That was the first of many times that we've owned the night this year,
These brothers share my love for dance parties, but not my brand of beer.
Not to play favorites or upset anyone who reads this,
But my new friends began to make Missouri life less-missed.
Went skiing with a co-worker at Dubuque's Sundown Mountain,
Didn't fall this much the first time so decided to hang out by a fountain.
Aubrey came for a visit like a true friend does,
Rainbow Lounge is an experience, you don't even need a buzz.
We treated ourselves to massages and got our nails done right,
Little did we know our night would be made by the Girls of Miller Lite.
Brooke and Zach were the next to visit me in the land of Corn,
We took lessons for snowboarding, I automatically wished I hadn't been born.
B and Z going down the hill with two feet by the end of the day,
I decide to take pictures instead, later I would play.
Went to a Comedy show with the GC ladies at the Diamond Jo,
Then had a blast for St. Pat's in Dyersville, wouldn't you know!
Experienced Galena for my first time ever,
Went on a ghost tour and got chills even while wearing a sweater.
Garden Club rocked it all year long,
With River cruises and progressive dinners, we really could do no wrong.
Took a trip to Davenport to see my old friend, Andy, play some ball,
Reminded me of all those times strategizing back at MAC that one fall.
Finally the BFF comes to see what the fuss is all about,
Trying to make sense of a life that is filled with questions and doubts.
Emily quickly becomes obsessed with a place called the Lift,
A bar full of hipsters is arguably her best gift.
Make up a new game guessing whose facebook status is being read,
Asking Jason Aldean to "get off mah feed" was the funniest that was said.
What came next was driving to the Lou and having a hoot,
At Sanctuaria, Emily would get a snake in her boot.
Worked from her living room that day while making a scrapbook,
Just to be left at an apartment at night with no ramen noodles to be cooked.
Float trips were skipped the weekend before memorial day,
We threw Mom a 50th surprise party even though she wasn't born in May.
Later that weekend we boated and sat by a bon fire,
Dreaming of the summer weeks to come, which was all that we desired.
Five days later was the beginning of the most amazing vacation week,
Country Days was legendary, my cousin Abbey's singing was the peak!
She won the talent show and opened up for country star, Mark Wills,
I can't believe I get to party while still making money for my bills!
Got our broom and dust pan taken away by the stadium gatekeep,
But she couldn't stop Pujols' walkoff from solidifying the sweep!
Taking pics with Superman and badgering cubbie fans,
The greatest was Reggie yelling, "You suck again!!"
The fun is not over, oh no, it's just begun.
Because in three short days, Shelly will start to run.
It's something not just anyone could endure,
It's not for the innocent and definitely not the pure.
A trip to Bonnaroo was the greatest of my life,
Even greater than the day when I become a wife.
But these stories have been told and a long time I took,
To carefully craft each moment in just a little book.
Emily came back to Iowa again, but this time brought along Ty,
Wrote my address on his arm in case things started to go awry.
Met Lindsay, Mike and Lola and started laughing off our asses,
All was fun and games until Em lost my sunglasses.
They would've been useful on the boat the week of July fourth,
But turned out not needed due to the rain from the North.
That was also the time I celebrated 26 years of my friend Jess,
Pedis and sushi were in order followed by a camo purse photo sesh.
Boating and River Parties and talking all night long,
Laughing at all the "partiers" who think they party harder with a bong.
You may think it's crazy, all the driving that's been done,
But how could I resist all these moments of great fun?!
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