Isabella’s 2010 Year Review

These are some of the memorable events of 2010, not in any particular order. When applicable, links and photos are provided. Some links may require a Facebook friendship to view.

I’d just like to take a moment to celebrate 75 of my TOP favorite highlights of 2010. The year isn’t over yet, so I may keep adding to the list! I’m so lucky to know each and every one of you, and this year I’ve really worked hard at converting “distant fans” to “close friends.” Never in my entire life have I been surrounded by such a phenomenal group of loving folks whom I admire.

I thank you all for a wonderful year, for your friendship, and for your warmth. It’s been over 7 years we’ve continued this hypnotic relationship, and I treasure our time together – especially those of you who connect with me personally on Facebook! May all of you have Happy Hypnolidays filled with love and laughter with your friends, family, and those you hold dear. You are a blessing in my life, thank you. I love you all! Kisses xoxoxo

 

1. Legally changed my name to Isabella Suzanne Valentine (episode 1 explains reasons)

2. 1 year anniversary with my husband, Michael

3. Watched Julius’ first step, heard his first word

4. Created a corporation called Tiggz, Inc.

5. Hired a law firm

6. Became awed by a 50,000 year old meteor crater in Arizona

7. Redesigned TwistedHypnosis.com (Michael’s hard work)

8. Began daily journaling for myself

9. Created WEEKLY video blog "Challenges and Victories"

10. Hired a life coach, Eric "Karpo" Karpinski

11. Continued employing full-time live-in nanny, Carly, for Julius

12. Explored 3 different underground caves, one times 3.

13. Invited & brought our stepdaughter to our home for the summer

14. Reached level 85 on World of Warcraft and maxed out 2 professions

15. Wrote my 2nd erotic hypnosis article titled, "The 5 Bones of Erotic Hypnosis"

16. Road tripped to Boulder, CO and visited Wendi from Wendi.com

17. Road tripped to Las Vegas and visited with friends & colleagues Patrick & Rick

18. Hired an accounting firm, Root, Inc. to do payroll and taxes

19. Got a new tattoo on my left arm of a psychedelic mum in Colorado

20. Our company, Tiggz, Inc. created Intranced.com (Michael’s hard work)

21. Watched Avatar in 3D

22. Kissed Michael on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier on the last night of my 20s. Magic.

23. Ballroom danced on a yacht in Chicago with Michael over the water

24. Received an apology from the mayor of Valparaiso on behalf of the city, forgiveness returned (see episode 6 for "incident" and episode 11 describing apology/forgiveness)

25. Finished this epic painting: "Big Bang Theory"

26. Went to Discardia’s fundraising dance party at People’s Playwright Theater

27. Landscaped the yard. Removed 18 trees. Removed wildbrush. Replanted grass.

28. Created "The Sky Box" – meditation room in the house

29. Created "The Man Cave" – work station room for Michael in the house

30. Made a cuddleslut boyfriend, DeAndre

31. Developed deeper friendships on Facebook

32. Participated in several episodes of Hugnation

33. Released approximately 12-14 new erotic hypnosis recordings and 4 erotic hypnosis videos

34. Set up and organized a ticket system to provide customer service to clients on TwistedHypnosis.com

35. Romantic Valentine’s date at Scholar’s Inn <3 <3 <3

36. Created "The Marketplace" for hypnotists at Inraptured.com

37. Opened our home to extended-stay houseguests THROUGHOUT the year

38. "Next-Saturday" reunion with friends, farewell to a friend who moved

39. Witnessed a friend graduate; attended overnight party

40. Received 2 epidural back injections to cure herniated disc, recovering beautifully

41. Hypnotized Michael before and after throat surgery

42. Began recycling plastics #1-5, plastic bags, magazines, office paper, and glass

43. Front of the house repainted with primer, then 2 coats of chocolate-mousse color

44. Loyally watched all NBA playoff games, including Laker’s big WIN! Go Lakers!

45. Watched LeBron with the Heat take on Cleveland for the first time since he left.

46. Watched Pacquiao unload his power on Mr.-Plaster-Hands

47. Witnessed University of Connecticut win 89-winning streak game vs. Florida State (women’s basketball)

48. Celebrated Carl Sagan’s birthday party with Amy in Indianapolis with Sagan fans at iMax

49. Escorted Michael to his first strip club and paid for lap dances (see C&V episode 6 for details)

50. Photographed food for Turkuaz Cafe (to be placed on their website in future)

51. Observed the sky the "night" the Milky Way’s central black hole exploded, seeking a violet color

52. Became intimate with the desire to move near the ocean, desire to sell the house.

53. Dressed up as cannabis for my 30th birthday on Halloween

54. Forgave my mom for first time. Said I love you to her for the first time. Meant it. Cried.

55. Cooked our first turkey for Thanksgiving

56. Mailed thousands of dollars worth of human hair wigs to a friend with cancer

57. Created marriage agreements

58. Contributed financially to "Help the Homeless"

59. Began learning Reiki

60. Started the groundwork for BlueMeetsPink.com, a husband-wife project

61. Took ballroom dance classes with Michael; learned Foxtrot, Rumba, and Tango

62. Nurtured my first aloe plant, and kept it alive all year

63. Played Call of Duty: Black Ops the night it came out

64. Played Cataclysm the night it came out

65. Acquired first aquarium; daily maintenance of fish

66. Competitive game play on iPhone and iPad apps with friends (Trism, Fruit Ninja, and Words with Friends)

67. Played 7-day outdoor scavenger hunt with friends on Facebook

68. Enjoyed 1-year old Julius flirt with girls at Chuck E Cheese and watched the girls blush

69. Created Goddess mirror

70. Created Goddess table, Created 420 clock

71. Voted

72. Mailed and delivered luxurious care packages to financially challenged friends

73. Offered and gave a woman a ride home in a snow storm

74. Connected with non-stinging jellyfish as my spiritual animal totem

75. Gave away over 100 recordings and videos on Facebook through random giveaways