A Year at a Glance...

Normally, this time of the year, I don't necessarily look back and reflect on everything that happened, I am more likely to look forward to the next year and what I hope/aim to accomplish. Heck, I am already getting started on cleaning around the house, did a major cleaning of the refrigerator, organized my closet and will be donating some clothes I haven't worn in a bit. I like the general rule that if you haven't worn it within a year, donate it! I like to start 2013 with less clutter and more cleanliness. Plus, Sean and I will be up in Big Bear next week for a few days with some friends!

Here is just a quick re-cap of my life during 2012.
January:
I turned 28 and Sean and I celebrated with some outdoor ice-skating

February:
Went to a massive (60+) blogger meet-up in San Diego and met some of the nicest ladies ever.
Found out that I would be loosing my job at the end of the year

March:
I participated in a beach clean-up hosted by Ashley of the Shine Project and got to meet the wonderful and lovely Stesha.
I made some ah-mazing nutella rice krispies

April:
Sean and I ran the Color Run along with some other great bloggers
Sean was quite the handy man when he turned a pallet into a wine rack

May:
I ran a new PR during the Pasadena half marathon and grateful to have gotten the chance to have a running partner. 
Saw my all-time favorite country band, Sugarland, in concert.

June: 
Sean and I traveled to the East Coast to see family members  and friends and took a quick detour to our nation's capital.

July:
We celebrated two years of marriage.
I spent an afternoon with these lovely Christ-centered ladies and so grateful for their friendship. Katie, your due date is today and I am so excited for you and Zach!

August:
I spent a week in Tucson, just me and my parents.
I shared some embarrassing baby photos of myself.

September:
I was a master baker and made Sean a peanut butter chocolate pie for his birthday
Sean and I took our annual trip to the L.A. County fair

October:
I took a weekend trip up to visit my cousin in San Jose
I participated in a boot styling contest
My running partner and I ran our second half marathon of 2012

November:
Sean's parents came down to have Thanksgiving with us
Our plain white dining room curtains became striped with a little bit lots of paint

December:
Sean, Kip, Kimbia and I went to Tucson for Christmas and spent it with my family
I had my second annual Christmas cookie week here on the blog - 5 days, 5 different cookies.

So after completing this year in review, I think my opinion has changed. It is a great thing to look back on the past year, to be thankful and grateful for the places Sean and I got to travel to, the wonderful people I have met and the friends and family that make my life rich.

I hope 2012 was a wonderful year for all of you and that 2013 will be even more fruitful. Who knows what God has in store for me for 2013, I am praying it is a job soon but I know this He will provide, and I am excited to see where He will lead me in the next year.

21 comments:

Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box said...

I'm cleaning my fridge out today! Hope you have a wonderful new year, friend! :-)

Meg Brink said...

You are so fab! Love reading what I missed over the last year. I hope you have a great New Years, there are so many great things to look forward to in 2013!

Megan

abrinkadventure.blogspot.com

Kathrin@shopschoolsleep said...

omg!! so we have met!! i totally don't remember which bloggers I met at the Color Run hahaha!!! Let's do it again!!! And you had a pretty good year. Have fun in Big Bear!!

Allison said...

Sounds like a wonderful year Meg. Looking forward to continuing to follow your adventures in 2013!!

Katie said...

loved this post! I love those curtains you painted!! happy 2013 meg!

Rachael said...

Sounds like you had an amazing year! Love the wine rack and curtains.

Simply LKJ said...

You had a very productive year Meg!! Praying God reveals a new job soon. Blessings for the New Year!!

Kate @ Daffodils said...

That is a busy year! 2013 will be even more amazing for you~!

Sarah said...

Love this post! You had such a great year, next year will be even better!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful year! I love the way you laid it all out, hopefully next year will be just as great! :)

Lauren said...

The fridge is definitely on my to-do list...as is my junk drawer, my dresser, and Elyse's closet! I better get busy!

Ashley said...

I have wanted to paint curtains!! Are you happy with how they turned out? Would you recommend it?

Brooke said...

Can't wait to hear about you new fab job you'll be getting this year! Hoping it's better then you could even ask or believe!

;-)

Happy New Year,


Brooke

Unknown said...

Have a great weekend in Big Bear and a Happy New Year! What a wonderful year you had, hears to 2013 being even better.

Sarah Alway said...

Wow it looks like you guys had a wonderful 2012... Happy New Year!

Tiffany said...

What a busy and fabulous year! Good wishes for 2013, and hopefully a new job! xoxo

Tiara | a Happy Healthy Home said...

What an amazing year! God is good, you'll have a job before you know it. Happy New year! - Tiara

Emily {All You Need is Love} said...

what a wonderful and blessed year!! happy new year meg!! xoxo

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

Looks like a fabulous 2012 - best wishes for a great 2013!

Kasey Lynne said...

You accomplished so many great things this past year girl!
I am so thankful that I met you this past year and God has truly blessed me with a great friend!

Nicole-Lynn said...

Nice to get an update! I have been really bad at catching up on my favorite blogs :( I hope you and Sean have a wonderful year ahead! :) Any plans for a baby this year? :)