Can you believe today is the last day of 2010? This year has definitely been an adventure.
When I graduated college back in 2007 I wasn’t sure where life was going to take me. That first year after school was tough. I lost friends, I lost a big relationship, I lost ME. Luckily, I discovered that post-college limbo wasn’t working for me anymore and in 2008 I decided to make some changes. And as they say – the rest is history.
Here’s a look back at 2008 and 2009.
Since then life just continues to improve and keeps getting better and better over time. I’ve learned if you want to be happy you have to work hard at it and – trust me – I work my ass off at it. Back then that 22 year old college graduate was just letting life pass her by, now I grab it by the horns and hold on for the ride.
2010 was another amazing year in this adventure I call life. Here’s a look back at some of my favorite events from the last 12 months.
January
Kicking the New Year off in Colorado
Running the Walt Disney World Marathon
Cheering Derek on at his first solo 5k
February
Celebrating my 25th Birthday in NYC with my brother and Mom
Cake decorating in NYC with Buddy the Cake Boss and Kelly Ripa
Blogging for Chevy Girls on the Go
Completing the Michelobe Challenge at Gasparilla
March
Volunteering at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
Chowing down at Foodbuzz 24×24 Goes Vegan
April
Running my first Ultra Marathon
Dining at Victoria & Albert’s with my Dad
Celebrating Maddie’s First Birthday
Vacationing in San Francisco with Derek
May
Wishing Kelly a Happy 23rd Birthday
June
Relay Racing in Washingtom D.C.
Realizing out childhood fantasies coming true at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
July
Training for the Chicago Marathon
Dancing the night away at a childhood friend’s wedding
Finishing my first Olympic Distance Triathlon
August
Partying with my favorite bachelorette
Planning & executing the 2010 Healthy Living Summit
September
Falling in love with new friends
Pushing my little brother when it counts
Proving training for a marathon is still possible when you travel
Chocolate decorating with friends
Running my third Miracle Miles 15k
October
Volunteering at the Wine & Dine Half
Eating our way around the world at Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival
Crossing the finish line at the Chicago Marathon holding my sister’s hand
November
Reconnecting with friends at Foodbuzz Festival
Racing the Saturn 5k with my two favorite runners
Drinking out of a really big straw for Ben’s 21st Birthday
Organizing the first annual Anderson family Turkey Trot
Supporting my crew at the Space Coast Half Marathon
December
Running my first sub-4:00 hr marathon
Spreading holiday cheer at Disney
Ziplining through Christmas lights
Witnessing my little brother’s proposal
Waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve
🙂
A look Ahead…
I can’t wait to see what new adventures 2011 brings. Stay tuned, I already had a few lined up for January. This girl’s life is about to change in a big way and I couldn’t be happier about it! 🙂
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Awesome re-cap! You had an amazing year 🙂
You’ve been hinting at something great happening for you for awhile, so I can’t wait to finally learn what it is!! Love your 2010 recap. Isn’t it amazing how much of our lives becomes shaped by having blogs? We wouldn’t have experienced so many incredible things otherwise. Happy New Year!
Dori recently posted..2010 DSB Year in Review
That ulta-marathon! I almost forgot about that!!
Brenna recently posted..2010 baby
I love the end of year posts!! You’ve definitely had a big year, and I have no doubt 2011 will bring much excitement and joy too!!
I loved this look into your year and your amazing accomplishments- thanks for sharing!!
Maureen recently posted..2011 Race Plans- Part 1
This is awesome! It looks like you accomplished so much. Such an inspiration!
Allison recently posted..Knicks vs Heat!
What a great post! You should be so incredibly proud of yourself, Meghann. You’ve accomplished more in one year than many people do in a lifetime. Keep up the great work in 2011!
Duchess of Fork recently posted..Enjoying My Vacation
What a fun and amazing year!! Congrats and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you next.
Kaitlin recently posted..Birding Roundup- Corkscrew Swamp
i bet you are going to move in with derek!! (:
congratulations on all your accomplishments!
That’s what I’m thinking too! Looking forward to the big announcement.
That was my guess too!!
Sounds like a great year to me! Lots and lots of running! 😉
Erika @ FoodFitnessFun recently posted..New York- New York!
Wow! What a fun year! Hope 2011 is just as great–no, better!
Amanda (Eating Up) recently posted..Best Meal of 2010
Wow, you certainly had a busy and exciting year!! Can’t wait to read about what the next year brings?
I’ll be in Orlando soon, and I was wondering, as a Orlando resident, if you had any suggestions of places I must-go or eat at while I am there??
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat recently posted..Where Am I
Love this post 🙂
michelle recently posted..How is it almost 2011!
What an awesome year!!! Can’t wait to follow your journey in 2011! 🙂
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..Perfectionist
Great recap! You had an AWESOME year 🙂
Matt recently posted..Top Recipes Of 2010
What an awesome year you had! Congrats on all your accomplishments. (:
you, my friend, lived the dream this year!
here’s to another
wishing you a happy healthy and safe new years eve!
rebecca lustig recently posted..A milestone passed
You definitely had a busy year! It was so much fun following along 🙂 Happy New Year! 😀
Ali recently posted..Photographs and Memories
LOVE This recap!! Happy New Year!
Alicia recently posted..Merry Christmas!
Wow love this recap! You’ve had such an AMAZING year! Keep it up in 2011 Meghann! 😀
And can’t wait for this exciting surprise! I have a few guesses in mind…! 😉 Haha probably totally wrong though! 😛
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) recently posted..Running- Shopping- Eating
One helluva a year, girlfriend!! Oh, and your dress from the strawberry festival is the cutest EVER!! 😀
[email protected] recently posted..My Intentions
What an exciting year!! 🙂 I love your recap. I swam with dolphins too this past year! Isn’t it the coolest thing? Can’t wait to see what 2011 brings you 🙂 Happy New Year!
Lauren @ Team Giles recently posted..Bring on 2011!
I loved all your Foodbuzz posts! I only really entered the blogworld in April, so I’ll have to go back and read your pre-April posts! I talked about my top 5 accomplishments for 2010 today (http://wp.me/pSUCS-1rw) and can’t wait to light up 2011. I hope you have a very Happy New Year’s Eve and all the best in 2011 Meghann! 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat recently posted..Proud
I can’t wait to hear what 2011 has in store for you 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..2010 Goals- A Look Back
Wow you had a busy year! I’m so glad to have discovered your blog toward the end of it. You’re such an inspiration! I can’t wait to find out what your big changes in 2011 will be … happy new year!
Amy recently posted..year-end review
What a year! Thanks for sharing your Disney Marathon recap again. I’m rereading it for inspiration for next weekend!
Happy New Years to you and yours! Thanks for blogging!
Alicia at Poise in Parma recently posted..ten things this thursday- my musical goodbye to the Chevy Cruze
What an amazing and busy year! Thanks for sharing it with us 🙂 Hope you have a fabulous New Year’s Eve and Day. Can’t wait to hear about this fantastic new twist in your life that you’ve been hinting at!
Hi Megan! I have been following your blog for a while now, and I wanted to introduce myself. I’m fairly new to both the blogging scene and running. I really enjoy your blog! Happy New Year!
Lindsey recently posted..Chili & Scene It
I have truly enjoyed reading every word you have written over the last few years. Excited to hear what is next.
what an awesome year! it’s neat how this is something you would never have done before you got in shape. now you’re like super woman! happy 2011
Katherine: Unemployed recently posted..Susie Sampler
I started reading your blog at the beginning of the year. It’s so exciting to ead this and recognize all those moments.
Ashley recently posted..It Would Be Me
Looks like you had a great year! Happy almost 2011~!!
ezzie recently posted..Pumpkins to Popcorn
what a year! you deserve every bit of the joy that clearly comes through in these photos. happy 2011 meghann!!
sarah (the SHU box) recently posted..resolution 6- slow down and relax
can’t wait to hear about your changes in 2011!
lovely pics, lovely recaps…and the beach in Captiva, dig that photo! I used to go there as a kid about 20 years ago! Wow…I’d love to go back now! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) recently posted..Aruba Walking Path Pictures- Winter Workouts & Finding Motivation
your 2010 looks absolutely AMAZING and jam packed! i love it! it inspires me to get out the apartment and try new things!
erica recently posted..looking back at my 10 in 2010…
AHHHHHH….what a year!!! i can’t wait to see you in the next one!!!
Melissa @ TryingToHeal recently posted..Moannnnnday
I think the big change will be you and Derek finally living in the same city together! 🙂
I think I have been reading your blog for about 6 months now and just want to say how much I have enjoyed it. I hope you have AN AMAZING 2011!!! Happy New Year!!!
It looks like you’ve had an insanely busy year! Good luck in 2011 🙂
You had an amazing year! Tons of travel (super jealous)! Can’t wait to follow you through 2011!
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