2009 in Review

Posted December 31st, 2009 by KellBell

I don’t really know that this will be a review of all 2009. It’s not that there is a lack of activity for this year. It has more to do with the fact that I just don’t think I can remember it all. As I try to look back it’s easier for me to remember what has happened most recently. Beyond the most obvious reason of its recent nature, I think I am remembering what has happened most recently because it has been a pretty rough end to what started out as a really good year. But I won’t dwell on the negatives here – partially because it’s time to move on and partially because it is my New Year resolution to continue to work on the “glass is half full” viewpoint.

Many things came about this year:

- I retired from ultimate which meant this was the first time since 1995 that there would be no practices, no traveling to tournaments (except for the occasional for fun adventure here and there). Basically, I would have my weekends to spend however I wanted!

- Dave and I got married! Need I say more?

- I ran in THREE half marathons. Yes that’s right, three of them. And this from the girl that swore that she would never run such things (especially after my knee).

- I ran in The Relay. It’s what started off my whole running kick.

- I reacquainted myself with my bike (and introduced myself to a new bike…my BMC) which culminated in riding the Gran Fondo. It’s true I only did the Medio, but that 63 mile route is nothing to scoff at!

- I said good bye to a friend. Life is not always peachy you know. There is the sad side which helps us appreciate the good, and this was a pretty major event this year.

- Did I mention that we got married?!

There are so many more other adventures scattered in-between that list, but we’ll just keep it to that. It’s been a trying year here in the end, but despite all of the sadness from losing a friend and other family challenges I do acknowledge the fact that I am one lucky girl. Holiday humbugness aside, I think I can say that 2009 was one good year. Life is what you make it, after all, and I *want* to make it a good one!

So as we close out 2009 I will take the many memories and lessons learned into 2010 with the determination to have another great year!

PS: Before I go, here are a few shots from the last few events of 2009