Goodbye 2010 Hello 2011

As I close out 2010 today, I decided to make a list of the great memories! I could do negative but who the hell cares about negatives....So here is a list of some of the best things that happen in 2 O Ten.

1. I became a runner, I couldn't' even run 2 miles without dying a years ago.
2. Raced in my first 5k and 10k
3. Completely 4 Sprint Triathlon and 1 Olympic Distance one.
4. Had the best birthday gift ever when my friends surprised me by showing up to a race and for dinner.
5. Lead two awesome small groups called Dirty Chai and Time Out.
6. Learned how to handle conflict with a Christlikeness manner.
7. Grew close to a real Christian community
8. Learned about how to Glorify God and what that looks like and means.
9. Had a fulltime job with Joseph Construction where I had many great stories.
10. Learned how to truly have good heart to heart conversations and not put any walls up.
11. Graduated college with a degree in Civil Engineering.
12. Passed my Fundamental Engineering Exam.
13. Got a full time engineering job even before graduating (God truly blessed me with that).
14. Moved off campus and established a life independent from parents.
15. After 4 months of liking Kelly, finally asked her out on a date.
16. Started my first serious relationship with Kelly and learning to make it all about Christ
17. Learned how to relate my life for running/triathlons to a relationship with Christ.
18. Learned how much I love and need God's Grace.
19. Learned that its ok to be a silent leader.
20. Learned I love working with Middle Schooler because I got to coach a Cross Country team.
21. Learning to Love Christ first, not your self, your relationships, your possessions or your job.

Those are some of the highlights of 2010, I could talk for hours about each one, and I know I have many more. Now here are a couple things I would love to accomplish for 2011!!!

1. Love Christ first and everything else second.
2. Using running/triathlons to proclaim Christ's name.
3. Get more of my friends into running.
4. Complete my first Half Ironman 70.3
5. Keep pursuing Kelly like the first date we had, and keep pursuing the relationship with Christ first.
6. Become more confident in leading a bible study.
7. Continue to be a hard worker and do the best I can at Geos!
8. Be smart about my finances and save money for big purchases.
9. Be a better friend, boyfriend, son, brother and roommate.
10. Weekly remember how important it is to have intentional conversations.

So excited for 2011, a couple years ago when I worked for Young Life I truly thought the best seasons of my life were over. But I hadn't experience 2010 yet. This past year has truly been the best year of my life, and I can't wait for next year.