1. Read New Testament - Check! The most interesting chapter for me was Revelations. I had never read that book before and our pastor, Mike, led a sermon series at church on that chapter. It was helpful to have his insights to help me along the way. Although some parts are still confusing to me, the thing to take away is that God is the one on the throne. Not just in Revelations, but still today.
2. Wear entire wardrobe - Semi-check! I really gave this one my best effort! Not only did it help me clean out my closet, but it also encouraged me to get a little more creative with my outfits and try some new things. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a challenge. Just turn all the hangers in your closet the opposite way. Once you wear an item, hang it the right way. This way you can keep track of what you've worn (thank you pinterest). In the end, I have about 10-15 items that I didn't wear or give away (yet).
3. Eat at 6 Nashville food trucks - Check! Well, I ate at 5 Nashville food trucks and 1 Destin food truck, so I'm counting this one as a success! My fav? Grilled Cheeserie by a long shot!
4. Get involved in charity in a way that helps career (serve on board, etc.) - Check! I was recently selected to serve on the Special Olympics Young Professionals Board. I'm excited to get more involved in the community in a way that combines my love for sports and working with kids!
5. Try new workout 6 times - Check! I am now an expert at Ashtanga Yoga (well, as much of an expert as you can be after 6 classes). Ashtanga is a kind of yoga where you do a lot of sun salutations and movement in your poses. Right now, I'm working up to a headstand! I just bought 10 more classes, so we'll see how it turns out!
6. Take Neil on surprise date - Check! This one really got down to the wire. My mistake was thinking we could find a free weekend in the fall...football had other ideas. So, I was left with the day before we left for Christmas. I packed Neil a stocking full of his road trip favorites and we hit the road for Memphis. After a quick tour of the Peabody Hotel, we grabbed a burger at Hueys. Then, on to TUNICA! Neil was definitely surprised! We played some video poker and craps and didn't lose too much - so I count it as a win.
7. Look at stars through a big telescope - Check!
8. Save $80 per month for a professional camera - Check! or should I say Click! Here are a few pics from our beach vacation.
9. Make t-shirt quilt - I didn't make a t-shirt quilt, but I did sew curtains, pillows, and a few other things for our house. Right now, I'm still learning how to use my machine, but I do see a quilt in the near future.
10. Go to world's longest yard sale - Check!
11. Snowski - Semi-check!
12. Drive a stick shift - Semi-check! John Kennedy, let's choose a day and make this a reality.
13. Host fancy dinner using our wedding china - Check! We had the Suggs over for dinner and I pulled out the china. We started off the evening with a selection of cheeses and wines. Then, I made a butternut squash and kale gnocchi. I think it turned out pretty good, considering I've never cooked with butternut squash or kale before. I appreciate the Suggs letting me try it out on them!
So, it's been a good 2012! Who's ready for 2013?
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