Reflecting back on 2012, it was one hell of a year. There is a lot that can happen in 365 days! Hm...let's take a look at how insane it was for me: (good and bad)
- Started CrossFit in January
- Got married February 18
- Started my second year as head coach of a high school varsity softball team
- That season had to be the hardest 3 months of my life. I was tested emotionally and my character and morals were also tested daily. I wish I could have another year with those girls and that program to make up for the hellish season we had.
- Quit CrossFit during the softball season, gained weight, resumed training mid-May. Made massive progress and then took my health to the next phase and jump started my new lifestyle with a nutritional lifestyle change. Dropped 8 lbs in 24 days and 2 pant sizes. By August I had dropped 20 pounds and 3 pant sizes and was excelling in the box.
- Broke my toe in July and ended my summer softball time.
- Jordan left for 40 days from June through July. We were having a rough go in our relationship. Partly cause it is that first year of marriage and we were most likely testing each other's boundaries, but also because I was not in a good place. I did not like myself physically and as a person.
- Alcohol is a bad choice 9/10 times for me.
- A strained relationship with my dad's side of the family began before the wedding and stayed that way until the end of November. We reconciled our differences. Made our apologies. Moved on. I learned a lot about myself and others which I wrote about in an earlier post.
- I understood more and more the strength of my mother. Yeah I think she is a bit nuts and negative but the foundation of who she is and what she strives to achieve is nothing short of heroic.
- Regardless of how often I talk to my siblings, or whether or not we agree on one another's choices in life, there isn't anything we wouldn't do for one another and we always pick up our conversations right where they left off.
- Jordan is by far the greatest man on this planet. Of course this is a biased opinion. However, I have never met a person with more drive and determination to be the best at everything, even in our relationship. He always checks in our relationship to make sure we are ok and that there is never any hidden angst towards one another. He does everything in his power to make me smile every day and that is not an over exaggeration. He also supports me in every one of my goals and dreams which is why it is so easy to support him in all of his.
- When I thought my life was going to crap with work and I was severely unhappy, I changed it. I got out of Old Navy and with perfect timing there was an opening at my CrossFit gym. Jordan supported me in earning my CF-L1 certificate to coach CrossFit and change other people's lives the way it changed mine. I also PR'd my Fran time with a time of 5:25. BOOM.
- It took me several years but I have some of the greatest friends here in Oak Harbor. They taught me to never be shy when meeting people and to just live life to its fullest all the time. They taught me how to be fearless, take some chances, let go of your limitations, and have fun with those around you. You will be surprised in the friendships you make! Shout out to the Blanchard family, everyone that was on SWAT, the team on base, and especially the U-Bets. If it wasn't for Katie Snyder none of this would have happened in the first place. Thank you to the original group at CrossFit Unbound and your continued support regardless of where you are and to those there now that have taught me so much.
- Family is family regardless of drama and regardless if they are blood or not.
- My dog is by far the coolest dog there is. She has so much personality that it is like having an actual person around. She is fun, she is lazy, she is naughty and won't listen to you if she doesn't want to, and she is there for you if you are feeling extra sad. Best dog ever!
- Warrior Dash, Jordan's first football game at Century Link (ended up going to two), weekend get-a-way with Jordan to watch the Huskies and the Hawks, Chelan with Emily, my trip to NH and Boston to see my best friend AJ and a plethora of other little events here and there that were soooo fantastic I can't even put it into words.
As you can see, a lot of good and a lot of bad. Although you can't have a perfect year. During that terrible emotional season as a head softball coach, I learned how to fight through the grit with a smile and to focus on things that are good. How to show the people that put in the effort that it isn't for nothing, and how to even make the problems I had smile or to just not get to me period. I learned how to laugh when it got hard. I have always tried to be that way in life, but gave up constantly. Now? Now I can do it with anything. It isn't that I'm faking or hiding my emotions or feelings, it is just that I have learned how to redirect anger and focus on the positives. Highlight the best in life especially when things get rough.
What are my plans for 2013? Goals? Well...there is a lot going on actually, but let me start with a few goals:
- Continue to eat healthy
- Participate in 4 CrossFit competitions (I won't mention them, but I have plenty of goals just within CrossFit in general)
- Participate in Ragnar (google it!)
- Make Jordan smile every day
- Make an effort to let my close family and friends know I'm thinking about them and love them.
- Spend time with said family and friends at least once a month.
- Take a lot of pictures when I'm with my friends and family.
I'm sure there are more but that is what I have so far. Fairly general but anything to better my life and those around me is a goal.
What do I have planned though? Moving to Japan...in 7 months...yeah it is coming up fast. So any time I have to spend with family and friends must be taken seriously! I want and will plan things every month for something. It just has to happen. Oh! And another goal is to not cry when I say good-bye to people.
It is hard to comprehend how hard our move to Japan is going to be for me. I'm just focusing on the exciting stuff right now. Maybe I'll post more on what I want to do in Japan later.
Hope you all have a great start to the new year! Be the best you that YOU can be in 2013!
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