Instagramming 2016

Wow, where has the time gone? I can hardly believe another year has passed. What a year it has been too!

For me, 2016 has been a year of consistency, for the most part. I stuck with my study plan and my graduation date is about five months out. I am currently in the process of job hunting/applying for jobs and planning the next chapter in life.

In 2016 I grew as a person.

Waiting in the airport .. flight is delayed ???? until 1:00 AM

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Sep 26, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT

I traveled a lot.

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A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@chasingdepartures) on Sep 24, 2016 at 4:56pm PDT

I lived in Berlin for a month.

Love this photo of the Brandenburger Tor!

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jul 13, 2016 at 9:53am PDT

I went to my first Travel Blogging Conference.

Today was the first official day of the travel blogging conference #TBEX @mallofamerica and @radissonblumoa. I learned so much today and met a lot of wonderful people. Hopefully tomorrow is just as great! #travel

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on May 30, 2016 at 3:50pm PDT

I worked with a tourism board for the first time.

Barrels aging at the Bent Brewstillery. A brewery and a distillery that is uniquely Roseville.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Sep 5, 2016 at 6:30am PDT

I had my first falafel in America. So disappointing.

My first falafel in America was a complete disappointment. Not that I’m a falafel connoisseur, but this was flavorless and blah. Not all hope is lost though! I found another place that sells falafels for tomorrow! @mnstatefair @visitrosevillemn

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Sep 4, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT

I went to the Great Minnesota Get Together (the State Fair)

Today is the last day to check out the @mnstatefair. The fair ground are a quick and easy drive from Roseville, MN. Or you can choose a park & ride location in Roseville!

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Sep 5, 2016 at 11:32am PDT

I continued learning Japanese.

My book came before I left for Germany! Now I can start studying before the semester starts in addition to my daily kanji practice and studying Genki. Yay! ????

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jun 28, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT

I shot a gun for the first time and hit the target dead center!

After thanksgiving target practice. Second try shooting a gun ever I hit the pumpkin dead center. That’s how its done folks!

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@chasingdepartures) on Nov 26, 2016 at 4:49pm PST

I committed myself to being healthier.

Salad for dinner… nom.. nom.. nom..

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Aug 7, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT

I learned how to use public transportation.

The biggest problem I’m having in trying to figure out this metro thing is I don’t have a clue what is the end stopping point.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jul 5, 2016 at 11:53pm PDT

I made new friends.

Last German lesson was today ????????

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jul 26, 2016 at 4:55am PDT

I went clubbing for the first time

Clubbing sober is not as fun as clubbing drunk or at least tipsy. I think that’s how it works at least.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jul 16, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

I rode in a convertible.

It was fun riding in the backseat of the convertible! @payton64

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on May 23, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

I had room service for the first time.

Nothing like pizza from room service at a fancy resort…. now I want a pizza..

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jan 27, 2016 at 5:50pm PST

I went cave adventuring.

This is probably my favorite photo from the Mexico trip. Taken by the Río Secreto photographer as cameras were not allowed on the cave.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Jan 16, 2016 at 5:31pm PST

I drove the Pacific Coast Highway.

Got to drive the lower half of the Pacific Coast Highway today. I loved being near the beach! Kind of unrelated, but I’m definitely living in Hawaii someday.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Aug 13, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

I broke my first bone.

What happens when you smash your finger in the garage doors? It breaks.

A photo posted by Niki Gordon (@nikigordon) on Aug 18, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

Here’s to all that’s to come in 2017!

Happy New Year!