It’s that time of year when we usually reflect on the previous twelve months, and this year was action-packed. So I started compiling a list of the things I’ve experienced.

At least 20 Things I either learned or was reminded of this year:

1. That “Guacamole” green DOES indeed look awesome for living room walls.
2. That my husband makes my heart flutter, because he’s my best friend and my babycakes. And he’ll tell it to me straight.
3. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. It’s thoroughly encompassing, reaching into every aspect of your life.
4. That supportive friends during loss can be just as invaluable as family. My dearest friends bent over backwards for me whether it was to make me laugh, give me space, or just …be. And I’m forever grateful.
5. On an alternate note, there’s absolutely nothing like walking into our own house! haha
6. That training for a half-marathon was an empowering and addicting feeling. And I got up to 9 miles on my long runs before my knee didn’t agree with these sentiments.
7. I’ve learned that making good grades really is the “Good Grades, Enough Sleep, Social Life – Choose TWO” triangle. Ya’ just do whatcha’ gotta’ do.
8. That grad level classes are just as time consuming but far less stressful than undergrad classes.
9. That you never know exactly how much useless crap you have until you move into your first house.
10. That handing out Halloween candy to neighborhood kids could be such simple fun.
11. That Miss Kitty could only be warily coaxed onto the new couch…if a fluffy blanket suddenly appeared for her to make kitty biscuits upon.
12. That our Skittens the Mittens will now come willingly inside and stay a while. He flops on his back for a belly rub and kneads the air with his paws.
13. That you should own your mistakes and successes – it will only promote improvement. Plus, it’s the very definition of accountability.
14. That I miss coffee with ALL the girls!
15. That this was definitely a year of immense change. Some changes were great, some not so much. But I find I’m still a glass-half-full kind of gal.
16. That The Big Bang Theory is a hilarious show! “Hello Oompa Loompas of science”
17. That nothing tastes quite so good and rich as eggnog once per year. Mmmmmmmm, eggs, cream, and sugar – how can this combo be wrong?
18. That I love living near Mark, Kayla, Caden, and the little Beany on the way!
    Caden: “Thanks, Ryan! Also, I love you.” He’s so adorable!!
19. That I think I’d like to write a book one day about a nutritional theory, regardless of whether or not it gets published.
20. That I love spin classes! It’s tough in a hurts-so-good kind of way, and you burn 400-500 calories/class if you push yourself.

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