It started with a bang. New Year’s was spent at a Flaming Lips (my fave band) concert.
The next morning I really kicked the year off right by heading to Cozumel, Mexico for a beach vacation.
Shortly after arriving back in the states, I put one more year under my belt and celebrated my 24th birthday. It wasn’t the best birthday ever, but it gave me a lot of perspective as I continued on a journey to find self-acceptance.
In February, I finally met blog friend turned real-life friend Lisa and Coolgreens. Both the friend and the restaurant have been recurring sources of good times over the past year. Seriously, I pretty much consider this restaurant a friend. Don’t judge.
Lisa and I continued getting to know each other better when we ran the St. Paddy’s Day 8K together in March. It was a fun race and the farthest I’d ever run up until that point.
March was an extra good month because I got a part-time job that I adore and also headed to Baltimore for Fitbloggin ‘10!
If I wouldn’t have been so sick, it would have been one of the funnest times ever and even with the sickness it still pretty much was. I loved meeting so many bloggers in person. I made several true friends during that weekend and I love those girls dearly. (Ahem – Jess, Caitlin, Whit, Nicole and Abby just to name a few!)
In April I ran my very first half marathon!
My family hadn’t really gotten the art of race day photography down yet, but you get the idea. This race was a huge turning point for me!
I’d been sick for over a month prior to running it and felt certain I wouldn’t be able to complete the race, and yet I did. It was a huge motivator and gave me so much confidence. I’ll be forever happy I ran it.
I was so pumped up that I dreamed big in May and announced that I was planning to train for a full marathon.
June passed by without much excitement, just lots of fun in the sun and Body Pump.
In July, I celebrated America’s independence in style with my lovely family.
July also kicked off marathon training, which continued on through a long, hot August.
August wasn’t all running though, there were many birthday celebrations and my dad got married!
Speaking of marriage, I came clean about my previous engagement in September. Ironically enough, I was also secretly thinking about rekindling my romance with the ex-fiance around this time even though I didn’t share that on the blog. I didn’t though!
It’s a good thing too, because in October I went on my first date with my now boyfriend.
October was also the month in which I ran my furthest run to date of 15 miles, and consequently sustained a nagging injury that led me to drop from running a full marathon to a half marathon.
But it all worked out for the best. I ran my second half marathon in November and finished with a new PR, although it was a physically and mentally taxing race.
A definite improvement on the race-day photography, although the unsolicited view of the bf’s back side was not entirely professional.
Which brings us again to December, an amazing month so far! There was the SIL’s 30th B-day Bash, a week-long business trip and blogger meet-up with Kelly, a salad challenge, a decorated Christmas tree and a wonderful family Christmas.
Not to mention the fact that I finally embraced my happiness and found true self acceptance. That’s a lot of good stuff in a measly 365 days.
I had high expectations for this year, and I have to say they have been more than exceeded. I can’t wait to see what 2011 has in store!
What were the highlights of your year?
Great recap, Kacy! I hope 2011 brings you even more happiness. I’m so glad that I found your blog this year
One of my highlights was definitely meeting you! I am SO thankful and glad we have struck a friendship and have such kindred spirits. I love how similar we are and that we can always count on each other for support and whatever comes our way. Here’s to another great year of friendship – and maybe another meetup?? xoxo
You’ve had a great year Kaci! Not only have you done some amazing things, you’ve opened up about a lot of tough subjects on your blog. I have so much admiration and respect for you, and I LOVE a fellow Flaming Lips fan!
Highlights:
*Visiting Melissa in her new Denver digs
*Shopping with Denise in Tahoe (good bonding experience)
*Cory taking me to Turks and Caicos to celebrate our 1 year anniversary
*Having a REALLY good Memorial weekend in Chicago with my family and friends
*You telling me you really considered me a sister and that you loved me and gave me an awesome hug at my brother’s apartment in Omaha
*Denise saying we fight like sisters…it makes me super happy that it shows that we act like sisters
*Getting my full-time offer at Canaan
*Cory doing everything in his power on a daily basis to keep me from crying about my family being in crappy FL instead of glorious Chicago
You had a really fantastic year. Hope this next one’s even better!!
Seems like you had an awesome 2010…here’s to an even better 2011!! Wooohoooo
Here’s to a fabulous 2011 girl!!! Happy New Year
Congrats on your halfs, I’m hoping those will be highlights for me for 11!
Such lovely pictures!
Wish you an amazing NYE, girl!
xoxo
your past year is a huge inspiration…. hope my 2011 can be somewhat like your 2010 and that this year is even better for you!
Wow – you did have quite a year didnt you?
There were so many high points this year for me. I dont even know where to start. I think my first race is up there though. Even if I was painfully slow, and thought I was going to die. I did it.
tsk tsk secrets secrets! hahah jk i sometimes keep secrets too from the blog world! But i do try and share most everything i feel the need to!
and look like you had a great year!
Lisa is awesome!
How did you get invited to Fit bloggin? Do you have to pay for tickets to go to those events?
i want to meet bloggers in real life sooooo bad!
Anyone can go to fitbloggin! You should do it it’s super fun!
so fun to look back! love you tons!!
Happy New Year!!
My highlight of 2010 was definitely going to NY for a week – it was the trip of a lifetime for sure!!
i am sooooo happy for your amazing journey to self-love this year – it has been a joy to read, and makes me soooo proud of you! much love!!!