Seriously though. I know, it's been awhile. I had like, 10 entry ideas piling up, then things got busy, then I was out of town, then I got too overwhelmed to write one entry because I had too many entry ideas...
So let's try for once a week in the new year, mmkay?
Reflections: This set of questions came from someone's post on a Weight Watchers message board that I visit and sometimes contribute to. It comes from Trish Blackwell, who does the "Confidence on the Go" podcasts. I thought it would be a nice way to reflect on the past year. So, here are "14 Questions to Answer Before 2014":
1. What one thing did you do best in 2013?
Do my best (most of the time) to take control of my health, nutrition and exercise-wise.
2. What area of your life in 2013 got the least amount of focus?
I guess money and budgeting? I am hoping to work on getting more money in savings in the new year, and possibly budgeting with mint.com, or another site.
3. What was the greatest challenge you overcame in 2013?
I ran two half marathons! I think that was a pretty big challenge.
4. What did 2013 teach you about yourself?
A lot of things - that I can set goals and meet them, especially. That I am capable of making changes when they need to happen to ensure that I'm happy.
5. What is one word to describe the theme of your life in 2013?
Health? I'm not good at one-word answers.
6. What did you not do well in 2013 that you must do better in the future?
I am still working on keeping a healthy relationship with food in balance with maintaining weight.
7. What habits did you create in 2013?
I have formed a lot of healthier habits with food - measuring, keeping track, planning meals for the week when possible.
8. What was the best book your read in 2013?
May I recommend:
- Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Stempel
- Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan
- Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
- The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg
Again, I'm not capable of answering with one answer only!
9. What most motivated you in 2013?
Working towards the goal of running my first (and second!) half marathon.
10. What is your favorite memory of 2013?
So many! The day of my first half marathon, making goal weight at Weight Watchers, reuniting with some amazing people in New York City, spending time with my family, my first date (and several subsequent dates) with A.
11. What will you cherish the most about 2013?
A lot has happened this year, but without a doubt, the thing I'll cherish most about 2013 is meeting and beginning my relationship with my amazing boyfriend. (Yeah, I know, sappy, barf - no more of that, I promise.)
12. What scary things did you do in 2013?
Started a new job, initiated a breakup (not with A - this was before that!!), rode a "turbo" jet ski with a race car driver at the helm, and got rid of my "fat clothes" from my closet.
13. What are you most proud of that you did in 2013?
Everything! It was a pretty good year.
14. What did you learn about life in 2013?
See the rest of this blog :)
So - many good things. I guess I should conclude with the rest of my resolutions and some possible upcoming events of the new year.
Resolution #2: Maintain my weight as I have been, and improve my relationship with food.
Resolution #3: Work on budgeting more, and put more $$ into my savings account (and less into jcrew.com).
I think that's enough in terms of resolutions. I more want to keep up what I've already been doing, and not make huge promises that I won't be able to keep.
Now, in terms of looking forward, there are a few running events that I'm already looking at doing this coming year.
1. Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon, San Francisco
One of my family members has been increasing her running mileage, and she and I may do this half marathon in San Francisco in April!
2. Pacific Crest Marathon/Half Marathon
This weekend of events (triathalon, duathalon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, etc.) happens in June in Sunriver, OR, which is where A's family has a house. We went last summer and I'm going in two days for a little last minute time away before returning to work. It could be fun to do a half up there this summer, and maybe eventually to do the marathon! Team in Training also does these events, so if I want to get involved with Team in Training at some point (perhaps when I decide to train for a marathon?) I could do this one!
3. San Francisco Marathon's 52 Club and Half It All Challenge
So, I've heard the SF Marathon is a very well-organized race and a lot of fun. They split it up into halves so you can complete the first half or the second half at 13.1, or do the full marathon! If you do all three (first half, second half, full) in three consecutive years, you get to be part of the "52 Club," which is pretty cool, and you get a special medal for completing the first and second halves in consecutive years. Sounds like a doable challenge to me - so perhaps first marathon in 3 years?! It could be 26.2 in 2016!
Okay everyone, I'm going to crack open the sparkling wine and watch the ball drop on TV with A (our very exciting NYE plans this year). Woooooot. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone, have an amazing 2014!
xoxo,
Sarah
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