Thank goodness for Janetha G (2010 brought us the G.) She really got the Flashback Friday going in the blog-world. I may love Flashback Friday’s just as much as I love Janetha.
I absolutely love reflecting on the past. It’s nice to look back and realize that everything does turn out ok. All those huge problems did indeed go away and spring to new wonderful aspects of life.
It’s great when you realize how far you’ve grown in a years time.
2010 was a year of change and facing fears.
It was a year of overcoming body image, exercise issues, and disordered eating.
It was the year I moved in with my boyfriend of 4 years.
It was a year where I started to question things about my relationship.
It was a year I realized I need to be more selfish and look out for myself.
It was a year I faced fears and started going back to school for Nursing.
It was a year I learned to love veggies.
It was a year I tried yoga for the first time.
It was a year where I ran a race longer than a 10k.
It was a year where I finally embraced being social.
In short, it was a hard year. Facing fears is never easy. Overcoming debilitating issues is hard.
I did it though.
I truly feel like a new person on this last day of 2010.
Let’s get into the nitty gritty of the year.
January
As I look through my posts in January, I realize that not much happened. I had not yet embraced being social. I was still riddled with eating and body issues (which gave me anxiety in social situations). However, it did mark my first semester back as a student. I took Chemistry and Nutrition while working full time.
- I stated that I would begin Body for Life. That didn’t last long. I was just looking for something. Having a plan that gave me control over food was such a crutch for me. However, I was to the point where if I had to follow a plan, I would immediately rebel and binge. It wasn’t a fun time.
- I talked about my New Years Resolutions. I wanted to walk Eddie 5 days a week (fail), save $5,000 (didn’t quite make it) and kick butt in school (all A’s and one B…success)
- I posted my mom’s Body for Life progress pictures. I’m still amazed at her hard work and transformation.
- I wrote about getting past mental blocks. I had a major one in Chemistry that gave me severe anxiety. Glad I got over that.
- I joined the Smoothie Stache Revolution.
February
- I went meatless on Mondays.
- I wrote about Normal Eating. At that point, I had no idea what normal eating meant.
- I met my first blogger and now friend, Kacy.
- I pet a skunk. I’m crazy.
- I went to an OU basetkball game with Kacy
March
- I went to a Fetish Ball and an erotic art show. Sean had three pieces in the show. There was naked people, BDSM, penis pictures, belly dancers, and stripteases. In short, a great night. Plus, it taught me a lot about confidence.
- I wrote about the hierarchies of fat loss.
- I ran an 8k race.
April
- I opened up about plastic surgery.
- I wrote a moving post about the Oklahoma City bombing and my memories of it.
May
- I threw my first baby shower.
June
- I rebelled against former “truths”
- I mused on what “being healthy” meant
- I shared old prom pictures
- The couple that slays together stays together. How I became a video game nerd.
- My grandmother came to town
July
- I made the best french toast ever: Peanut butter and jelly french toast.
- I finally was able to stop the madness. I overcame my body image, food, and exercise issues.
- I had fun at the lake.
- I opened up and revealed some personal things about myself: If you really knew me…
- I met my Goddaughter, Emma
- I went to the University of West Virginia for work: enjoyed meeting new people, running in beautiful scenery, and tried wild boar for the first time.
- I shook what my mama gave me. Dancing counts as a workout. Trust me.
September
- I went blackberry picking.
- My blog had a birthday.
- I went to my first yoga studio.
- A post about a playhouse that my father built brought up intense emotions.
- My celebrity lookalikes
- Spec me out: I got new glasses
- Yup, I was a model in my own right.
- I dabbled in Primal Fitness
- I went there: sex & confidence
- My shout to the blogworld: I DON’T WANT TO BE A FOOD BLOGGER (great response and discussion)
October
- Flashback to old Halloweens
- Home of the Sooners? Great discussion about what is offensive to our country
- My Confessions
- I went to the zoo
- I expressed my love for My Little Pony’s
- I rid myself of old clothes that were too small and embraced my new self
November
- I had a blast at an OU football game.
- My dog ate my….condom: The most embarrassing story of my life.
- My breaking point with food.
- Insecurities: Yes, I had them.
- Went to a wedding in Arkansas
- Divulged my “list”
- The dreaded arm…
- My “No Plan” Plan
December
Man, December has been tough. I’m ready for it to pass.
- Flashback to the best internship ever…
- I announced that I plan on running a half marathon in 2011
- I admitted that things are roses and sunshine in my relationship
- Wanna feel sexy? Read this.
- I’m still an innocent.
- The story of Eddie
There ya have it. 2010 Blog in Review.
Hope you enjoy and that it allows you to catch up on old posts of mine!
Here’s to a happy, healthy and fun 2011. I want to face challenges, fears, learn more about myself and learn to do things for MYSELF.
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