2008 Retrospective

I realize that we're already two weeks into the new year; but the theme of my life seems to be "a day late and a dollar short," so it fits.

2008 was an interesting year for me. It was a year of personal accomplishments - more so than in any other year - within the last five at least. However, judging from my blog, not much went on at all, I hope to remedy that in 2009 and chronicle my life and crafty goings on more consistently.

Notable happenings in 2008:

Loosing Never felt so Good!

I lost 40 pounds!  This was major! After struggling with weight for so many years, it was amazing to find the right combination of attitude, excersise and diet that worked. I still have another 30-40 pounds to go - so 2009 will be another milestone year in the weight-loss department.


 
A Vacation Built for Two

Graeme & I went on on a cruise - our first real vacation, complete with umbrella drinks, without kids since before they were born. We're planning another little get away this February too. Still up in the air as to whether we can trust the kids to say home (ages 17 & 18) or to farm them out to friends.

   

The Olympic Throw

During the two weeks of Olympic games, I knitted a throw. As they were lowering the Olympic flag in the closing ceremonies, I was attaching the last of the fring - whew! Gold Medal for me!

 

Walk for the Cure

In May I participated in my first Run/Walk-a-thon. The Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. I hope to do more this year - do I see a half-marathon in my future? Who knows.

Nicaragua!

In June my daughter Sarah and I went on a mission trip to Nicaragua. It was an amazing experience and I zip lined through the rain forest - pretty awesome. You can read about the trip here and see a slide show of photos.

A New Pastor

After 3 years without a senior pastor, Pastor Steve and his wonderful wife Robin came to our church. It has been an wonderful year of vision and growth. He's tattooed and rides a Harley too!

The Hair

I cut my hair! At first I was thinking, "what have I done?" But I'm now glad I made the decision. Next up - highlights!

 

FaceBook!

It has been a blast reconnecting with old friends and family from every chapter of my life.

De-clutter of 2008

While Graeme and Gabriel were in Australia last September, I went through every closet, nook and cranny in my house and purged. They knew me by name at Goodwill. I dropped a small fortune on various sized plastic containers. But now everything has a place and everything is in its place. I was thrilled that when the power went out a week or so after the purge, I was able to locate a working flashlight in seconds! I do feel smug. 2009 - the garage!

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Overall, 2008 was great year for personal accomplishments.

Happy New Year Everybody!

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