Picky and Healthy

JANUARY

I combined a work trip to Austin with a visit with my college friend Alexis.

I took a surprise trip to San Antonio.

I took a very relaxing working vacation in Puerto Rico: Day 1, Day 2 & 3, The Hotel, & The Takeaway.

FEBRUARY

I attended to IMPACT opening at the Museum at FIT.

MARCH

I went to the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden.

MAY

I went to a taping of the Daily Show.

I struggled with wrist problems and ultimately had surgery.

I attended The Great Googa Mooga.

JUNE

I went to visit my friend Becca in Washington, DC.

I returned to kickboxing after my wrist problems.

I saw Dave Matthews Band at Jones Beach.

I paid my fifth visit to Amarillo, TX (what I ate there).

JULY

I went to a cool art exhibit on Governor’s Island.

I fell out of love with running.

I graduated physical therapy.

I paid my third visit to my grandparents and Portland, OR: Day 1, Sunday and Monday, Mt. Hood, Haystack Rock, Final Day, Vacay Reflections, Working Out on Vacation, What I Ate There.

I watched the Olympics non-stop for two weeks.

AUGUST

I went to see Mumford and Sons.

I paid my fourth visit to Austin, TX. (And what I ate there)

I went to my ex-roommate’s wedding.

I went on my third trip to Cincinnati. Driving to PA, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Driving Home.

I did my yearly US Open pilgrimage. Qualifying, Monday Night, Wednesday, and Thursday.

I implemented austerity measures.

SEPTEMBER

I witnessed a pretty crazy Brooklyn flood.

I attended my fifth Vendy Awards.

I took an amazing tour of Grand Central Terminal.

OCTOBER

I went to the Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. And saw a goat wearing a floral jacket!

I prepared for and survived Superstorm Sandy.

NOVEMBER

Laura and I once again watched the election returns together. And were happy with Obama’s win

Throughout the fall I went through a really difficult time with my family. I didn’t really feel it was my place to put it all out on the interwebs, but I did get some solace from the few times I wrote about it here. I’m happy to say that things are going in the right direction. They’ll probably never be ok, but it’s not anything like it was back in September and October.

I ran my first race in over a year and a half on Thanksgiving.

I attended my cousin’s wedding.

DECEMBER

I finally attended my first NYC Vesper’s concert, went to my SIXTH holiday party for my office, said goodbye to my roommate Abby, and celebrated Christmas in NYC.

I paid yet another visit to Amarillo Texas.

I celebrated Christmas with my family.

I also read 112 books (my favorites) and attended 117 kickboxing classes.

2012 wasn’t always easy, but honestly, I think it was both the best and worst year of my life. I laid the groundwork for so many things and I can’t wait to see what 2013 will bring!