I've never really done a year in review, but thanks to my various journals and blogs, I'm able to easily reference this year's major happenings. What a great thing, looking back like this. I can't explain how good it feels highlighting all the significant and even more minor things I learned or experienced this year.
Being the year of the half-marathon, I knew I'd experienced some major positive growth. Through the training and the race itself, I was reminded that the most challenging things we go through are also some of the most life-changing and fulfilling.
After putting together this list then reflecting on my year in review, I'm surprised at the fact that it's actually a bunch of smaller happenings that stand out to me just as much as the big stuff, like staging my own bra intervention and baking cinnamon rolls from scratch.
In 2008, I will try to remember how a bunch of tiny steps forward can feel just as meaningful as the obviously-significant.
January
Got properly fitted, and learned that I was part of the 85% of women wearing the wrong size bra. Changed my life.
Gave Moonwater Designs website a new look.
Signed up to run a half-marathon.
February
Bought first pieces of official grownup furniture, a red couch and green chair.
March
Learned how to climb from my sister Becki.
June
Had a jewelry trunk show at a shop in Fort Collins.
Went on first 5-mile training run. This was the first time I'd run that far since a brief stint on the high school track team, circa 1993.
July
Had a jewelry trunk show at the shop in downtown Sioux Falls.
August
Had a jewelry trunk show at a friend's home in Loveland.
September
Learned how to make homemade raspberry crepes.
Ran 9 miles in training run. Even though we'd hit many milestone runs throughout the summer, this distance was really challenging.
October
Celebrated Brandon’s birthday by having a weekend cabin getaway in Estes Park. The charming old cabin, unfortunately, had 6-foot tall ceilings throughout 80% of the place.
Went to Broncos vs. Packers game. Brandon wore his green hat from Halloween Lucky Charms Elf costume.
Ran the Denver half-marathon in 32-degree weather. I was slow, but I accomplished my goal of running throughout the whole thing. In the middle of the race, I remember being overcome with this feeling of being alive, kind of like runner's high x100. I don't remember the last time I'd felt that intensity, other than perhaps when I was first falling in love.
Got first massage ever, a hot stone massage.
November
Celebrated 7 year anniversary at Vista Dipping Grill. Enjoyed wine with my sweet love.
December
Got a promotion at work.
Accepted into grad school at DU for Computer Information Systems - Web Design and Development.
Bought my dream camera, a digital SLR Canon Digital Rebel.
Held a first-annual chili cookoff with my family the Sunday before Christmas.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
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3 comments:
Isn't is amazing how when you look back every day of every month you learn a little something new. This is how life is and isn't it sweet. Not everyday is a bid something but when you look back at all the little things it quickly becomes a year of adventure!! Hope you are having a great beginning of 2008 oh yes you cooked a roast the other day!! Also the winner of the 2007 chili cook off. I will have to hone up on my skills!!
Wow, Nicki! What a year you have had! Congratulation on your many accomplishments. Especially on getting into grad school - I must have missed that info earlier. Way to go girl! Love and miss you :)
Nicki, it's so great that you are able to reflect on these milestones! I need to keep a journal. So awesome about grad school! Amazing girl! Happy 2008 to you! I hope it's your best year yet!
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