2008 Review

So here we go ... 2009 is now upon us and it's time for me to list my New Year's Resolutions. But first, I thought it would be fun to list my 2008 resolutions and see how I did.

1. Run in the Cherry Blossom 10 mile : I ran the Cherry Blossom in 9 hours 37 minutes, and I also ran the Army 10 mile in 9 hours 38 minutes.
2. Blog at least once a week : I had 50 posts for 08, so pretty close
3. Do my bible study everyday and not all on the day before I meet with my small group : Well, I had good intentions, but I have to confess that I cut it close a couple of nights
4. See some touristy stuff in DC, since I live 12 miles from the Smithsonian : I took many trips into DC this year and I look forward to many more!
5. Stick with my money management plan so I can save some for a rainy day : Definitely paid down a lot of my debt in 08
6. Spend less money at Coach : UMM, really didn't do so well here, seeing as how I am moonlighting at Coach. However, because I have a discount now, I'm really saving money, right?!
7. Learn how to play my guitar : I learned how to play my guitar and even played a song for my Dad when my family visited at Thanksgiving
8. Learn a new song on the piano : This one will have to rollover to 09

So all in all, I think I did a pretty good job in 08. It was fun setting goals and being able to accomplish them. I have a pretty good list for 09, so let's see how far I get on this one.

1. Learn conversational Spanish
2. Take belly dancing lessons
3. See a volcano when I'm in Hawaii in February
4. Run the Cherry Blossom 10 mile in 90 minutes
5. Train for the marine corps marathon and try to run it in October (or at least the half)
6. Visit another country
7. Continue my guitar lessons and learn a new song on the piano
8. Visit Annalise in the summer so she can show me Moab
9. Keep following where the Lord leads me spiritually, emotionally, relationally, geographically ...

So that's the list. 2008 was a great year and the Lord blessed me so much by surrounding me with amazing friends and family. I look forward to 2009 and what comes my way.

Stay tuned!