Monday, December 31, 2018

My year in review


I took a gander through my posts from the past year. You know, it's funny how fresh some things can be, and others barely remembered.

At any rate, 2018 wasn't a terrible year. I've had better, and worse. Running my first marathon was likely the high point. So, here's a little rundown of things I kept a record of. I'm sure I missed some important events, but don't we all...
January -
  • I got a new eyeglasses (and a pair of prescription sunglasses)
  • I took on the 'Whole 30 program' - and dropped about 10 pounds
February -
  • I joined 'The Tube' carwash club! 
March -
  • The old barn was torn down where I grew up
  • I developed Plantar Fasciitis in my left foot
  • My first outside run of the year (7 miles)
  • I drove Uber on St. Patricks Day - made a bunch of money, but haven't driven since then
  • Jane visited her brother in Colorado
  • I bought new running shoes (Hoka One One Bondi 5)
April -
  • I started running the parking lot at our church for Tincaps games
  • Took the enneagram test (6, 4, 5)
  • First mowing of the year (4/23)
  • Registered for the Fort4Fitness marathon
  • We all went to Buda for Caleb's birthday
May -
  • Jane and I ran the Indy Mini
  • I biked to work for the first time
  • We spent a weekend in South Haven, MI for our 35th wedding anniversary
  • I bought 2nd pair of new running shoes (Adidas energy boost)
  • We did our first trail run ever
June -
  • We spent the weekend in Buda, visited with John & Jennifer
  • We participated in The Big Run
  • Took another trip to Buda
  • We bought a new washing machine
  • We participated in the Father's Day 5k
  • I ran 11 miles on a treadmill (a first)
  • We bought a new tent
July -
  • Our nephew was found dead in Colorado (Jane went out for the funeral)
  • We participated in the Runners On Parade event
  • I bought a new Timex Ironman GPS watch
  • Open Streets Fort Wayne
  • I bought a pair of Oofos recovery sandals
  • I injured my ribs (broke or cracked)
  • The old mower died and I replaced it with a used mower
August -
  • I bought a water bottle for running
  • I officiated my neice's wedding in Kewanee (and a trip to Buda)
  • All three grandkids started school this year
  • Our treadmill finally died
September -
  • I ran 20 miles on a treadmill (my longest run to that point)
  • I completed my first marathon! 4 1/2 hours
October -
  • We visited Isaac and Ricci in Atlanta
  • I did the Simple 7 smoothie challenge
  • The Feipel's had the house fire and spent a month living with us
November -
  • Jane and Carrie went to Buda
  • I built the new shelves in the garage
  • I worked my first health fair for the Y
  • I finished the Home Grown Mission coaching group
  • I signed up for the e-class 'Asking Powerful Questions'
  • We took another trip to Buda around Thanksgiving
  • The last moving of the year (11/25)
December -
  • We took the whole family (Us, Feipel 5 and I/R) to Takaoka for Christmas
  • We attened the Reilly Christmas party
  • We had all of our family, and my parents, at our house for Christmas
  • We went to Biaggis for supper with Feichters for NYE; were in bed by 10:30 pm

Like I said, this is a partial listing of events and remembrances from 2018. I know there were a few more trips to Buda, concerts, outings, and whatnot. I suppose the main things that stick out from this year were:
  • The marathon
  • Running the parking lot for baseball games
  • Jane's trips to Colorado (and everything involved there)
Now it's on to another year...

No comments: