Hubs and I sat down last night to put all our memories from 2011 in to our little book. We basically write down everything that comes to mind from the year prior. For some reason it was hard to remember EVERYTHING. Thanks to this blog and my Family picture blog, I was able to piece together all the interesting events.
A lot of business travel, personal travel, several family trips to Michigan, an Awesome Florida trip where Dolphins and space shuttles were involved, An Amazing South Carolina trip where Dolphins, forts and long sandy walks were involved. Veg learned how to swim this year. We had several visitors at the homestead. Saw a light house, a great lake, went to Airforce Museum, Mountains, Chess club and sporting events. We grew lots in the garden, enjoyed the Farmers market, started Juicing, and So much more!
2011 was a Great Year!!!
We drank lots of these:
And these:
Lots of NeeNee Soup:
Lots of Raw Vegan Goodness:
This one is Bananas, Pomegranate and Pecans with Macadamia Cream sauce:
First Persimmon Try:
Raw Vegan Creamy Kale Salad:
Raw Vegan Baklava:
Developed a love for Cauliflower:
I completed my First and Last Full Marathon...
I simplified more in 2011, Made a lot more home body care products, Started my 10 Minute rule (breaking tasks in to 10 minutes so they don't seem so daunting). I also began being happy about what I have accomplished vs. what I still have left to do.
At the end of 2011, my Accomplishments were many!! Both in the house and out of the house. Both mentally and physically.. I even enjoyed crafts again as I prepared my self for 2012.
Prepared myself Mentally that is!! 2012 is going to be another Big year. I can feel it.
To start with, my Nutrition Classes will officially begin, and I'm super excited about that. I'm going to complete another 1/2 Marathon (if my hormones cooperate that is). But this time, I'm going to drop at least 15 minutes off my time. I'm going to focus on myself a little more, find MY HAPPY, while being the best parent and wife I can be. Most importantly, I'm taking back control of my happy! The moods of others should not dictate my own.
Yesterday I got out for the first 1/2 Marathon training day of 2012. For not running much the past few months, I was impressed with my Body's ability to jump back in. I went a total of 4.5 miles with the first 3 running non-stop with no pain. Powered by Greens!!!
My rest days for this 1/2 marathon training will be different! I'll be including some strength training and muscle stretching to the mix. If I want a different result, then I must do different actions. 2012 is the year for Different and for finding my Happy!
Bring it on 2012... This will be the best year ever and I'm ready!!!!