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2010 In Review

December 31, 2010 | Uncategorized

Happy New Year’s Eve! I will be honest…Today feels like any other day. We aren’t big partiers so New Year’s Eve is usually pretty boring around here. It’s been raining on and off all day, so there will probably be a lot of unhappy drunk people in New Orleans tonight.

When I did a post on my one year blogiversary, I pretty much covered all of the big events that happened this year. So, as to not bore you with the same thing all over again, I thought I would just list a few of the more popular posts based on page views and comments. So, in no particular order, here ya go!

Disney Half Marathon 2010 

Blogging Tips

The Birth Control Pill Debate

Mardi Gras RnR Race Recap

Best Husband Ever Take Two

As I think back on this year, I can honestly say it has been one of the hardest, if not the hardest year of my life. Some GREAT things happened, like I took up blogging and ran 4 half marathons and a few 5k’s. I also started training for my first full marathon. Some not so great things happened, too…Like Bobby’s dad passing away this summer, making the decision to close up Bobby’s law firm and move 3 hours away so Bobby could take a new job, as well as dealing with some very very tough personal things I have yet to share about on the blog. (No, I am not pregnant, and yes, we are both healthy.)

We are also still trying to sell two homes and build another while I am living an hour and a half from my husband at my parents house. We have laughed, we have cried, we have faced a lot together this year, and I can honestly say I am more than ready to close the door on 2010 and step into a brighter 2011. I do not wish anything away that has happened to me, I firmly believe there is a reason for everything and I try to look at my trials as a learning experience. God has taught me a lot this year, and it hasn’t always been the easy way, but I can be hard headed like that.  

With that, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my blog and post comments this year. I love reading and responding to readers, you are truly an inspiration and part of why I do what I do!

So, with that, I will wave goodbye to 2010 and, smile heading into the future. I can’t wait to see what is in store!

Cheers to a happy and healthy 2011!!

QOTD: Do you have any big goals for 2011? Share!

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  1. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    December 31, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I just read your Disney recap! Super inspiring, especially since I’ll be at the half-marathon start line next week!!! Ahhh!!!

    You have such a positive attitude! 2011 has good things in store for you! 🙂

    • runningwithsass says

      December 31, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      As cold as it was I loved that race! Thanks for reading!
      hope to see you next week!

  2. Crystal says

    December 31, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Happy new year, Heather! Here’s to 2011!

    • runningwithsass says

      December 31, 2010 at 8:34 pm

      thanks Crystal, you too!

  3. Brandi says

    December 31, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    We aren’t big drinkers either but may enjoy a glass of wine tonite at home while we watch fireworks. I’m scared to go out on NYE…crazy drivers everywhere!
    Sounds like you have had a challenging but good year with good friends, family and husband who love you. God never gives us more than we can handle. Thanks for sharing your life with us on this blog!
    My 2010 has definitely had it’s ups and downs. We moved to a great city for my hubs job. I’ve met new friends and live in paradise (Naples FL). But in doing so I had to quit my job at Legal Aid (I’m an atty too) which I loved and I miss my friends. My family has had some struggles too. But we are all happy and healthy going into a new year!

    Hope you have a Haptastic New Year! Sorry to ramble 🙂

    • runningwithsass says

      December 31, 2010 at 8:34 pm

      Glad yall are healthy and happy, thats so important! SOunds like you have made the best of your new situation. I hope I can do the same!

  4. Sarah Denley says

    December 31, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    wait sell TWO homes? Did I miss a post or something??

    • runningwithsass says

      December 31, 2010 at 8:35 pm

      our house in Madison, Bobby’s dad’s house in Madison. Oh ya, it took us 3 months of going over there multiple times a week to clean it out. that was fun! I made my parents promise they will get rid of all of their crap before they get old, because I refuse to clean it all out one day when they pass away! It stinks!

  5. Jenn (aka DisneyGirlinNJ) says

    January 1, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Hope you guys had a great New Year, Heather! Here’s hoping that 2011 is amazing! See you next week!

    • runningwithsass says

      January 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      thanks! can’t wait to meet you!

  6. runnerstrials says

    January 1, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    I hope 2011 is even better for you! At least you’re kicking it off with a bang! What better way than to run your first marathon? 🙂

    • runningwithsass says

      January 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      I agree, I hope it kick starts things!

  7. the dawn says

    January 1, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    what a big, eventful year! hope that life settles into a good rhythm for you in 2011!

    • runningwithsass says

      January 1, 2011 at 2:54 pm

      thanks me too!

  8. Bekah-runtrackmind says

    January 1, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds like you handled a challenging 2010 with class. Resting in God’s plan is a definite plus, Happy New Year!

    • runningwithsass says

      January 1, 2011 at 3:47 pm

      thanks, we are trying. happy New Year!

  9. Melissa says

    January 1, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Great picture! Happy 2011!

    • runningwithsass says

      January 1, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      thank you!

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  1. My 2011 Year In Review | says:
    December 29, 2011 at 1:01 am

    […] It is a bit overwhelming for me to think of things in terms of an entire year. So many big (and little) things happened this year in my life. Just going back through my posts from this past year has had me laughing and crying all at the same time. Then I re-read my 2010 recap. Whew. 2010 was a particularly tough year, you can check out it’s recap as well. […]

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