Updates on my 30 for 30 resolutions...

Another year has come to an end and the book called 2013 has been closed. Its only natural to look back at the past year and reflect on the things that have been accomplished, the goals met, and the things left undone. It has been a while since I have looked back on my 30 for 30 resolutions list for 2013; so here is my final analysis for the year...

http://perryplayground.blogspot.com/2013/01/30-resolutions-for-my-30th.html

1. I stepped out of my comfort zone this year and joined a small group at my church, as well as became a member of Midtown 12 South. It has been one of the biggest blessings of my life to get involved in such a great church and an amazing group of people. They have become such a great support for me and wonderful friends over the past 6 months.

2. I never actually went skiing, but I did go to a ski slope in Gatlinburg and went tubing with Sara McAdoo over Valentines Day weekend.

3. I didn't get my celtic star tattoo on my hip, but I did get a tattoo of a star on my foot.

4. I did get adjusted regularly by Dr. Dedmon, my amazing chiropractor. I can't stress enough how much I enjoy going to the chiropractor!!

5. I almost achieved my running goal... I ran 10 5Ks this year; I only missed October and December. I stayed pretty steady the whole year with my time, but I enjoyed the journey of learning to run.

6. I only painted a few paintings this year, but all of them were displayed in Two Tone Art Gallery in Murfreesboro, TN.

7. I don't think I will be finished remodeling my house for many years, but I did make progress. My bathroom is finally usable and my list for next year is growing everyday :)

8. I started a bunch of books this year, but only finished a few: Boundaries, Flying Solo, The Shining, Toxic Relationships, Divergent, Jesus The King, The Little Princess. The Hunger Games Trilogy.

9. I didn't get to vacation in an exotic place, but Oak Island, NC was an amazing trip this year. I also went to Tunica, MS :) I know its not exotic either. Oh, and lets not forget Chattanooga...my favorite vacation this year, as well as two trips to Fancy Gap, VA to my Grandmother's cabin.

10. I didn't pay off my car, but I should have it paid off by March :) I did pay off my credit card though.

11. Still never watched Gone with the Wind...although I started reading the book (didn't finish that either).

12. I think I did pretty good at staying connected and engaged in my friend's lives. I don't think I could have made it through the year without the support of my divorce care girls, Sara Wilson, Laura Voltz, Stacey Bailey, Eli Hamilton, all of my small group and most recently, Jon Van Hoff :)

13. I didn't have a regular girl's night, but I did attend a few different girl's nights with Sarah and the Woodycrest girls, as well as a monthly dinner with my DC girls.

14. I definitely spoiled my dogs absolutely rotten. CHECK!

15. I don't know how "awesome" my roommates are, but I did find two roommates this year, and we get along "ok". We haven't killed each other yet, so that's good right? LOL.

16. I did complete my divorce care classes and I feel like I did come out of it a more healed, secure person. This class was an amazing blessing in my life.

17. Didn't go sky-diving...still on my list.

18. I went to the shooting range with Margaret in April and I absolutely loved it. I also went to the turkey shoot with my dad a couple of times this year.

19. I didn't get my concealed weapons permit this year...still on my list.

20. I think I can say I did go to at least 5 concerts this year. I enjoyed a few great shows at the Ryman this fall, as well as many smaller shows by friends at local venues.

21. I think I did pretty good at not letting anyone define me as a person besides God.

22. I did get to go to both a Predator's game as well as a Titan's game this year.

23. I did not get to see Duke Men's Basketball play in person :(

24. I DID get kissed by a hot stranger, but he's not a stranger anymore! He's my boyfriend ;)

25. I did excel in my job, although I did get laid off in the summer, but then I was blessed to get an amazing job at Nissan!! What a blessing.

26. I think you would have to ask my family if I was an awesome daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin this year, but I think I did pretty good.

27. I added a few Nashville landmarks to my list this year, although there are still SO MANY things I still need to experience here.

28. I never did ride bikes downtown on a date...still on my list.

29. I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone this year...still baby-stepping everyday.

30. I tried really hard to be a blessing to at least one person each day...this one is still on my list too :P

So, overall, I think I can count 2013 as a successful year. It was definitely a difficult one with the divorce and starting to find myself again; but it held so many blessings as well. New friends, awesome vacations, a new job, refinancing my house, a new boyfriend, and a renewed relationship with my God. So long 2013...A new year awaits :)