Maybe a theme for this year will eventually emerge, but for now, 2013 is going down just as a generally delightful 365 days.
There were some high points and lower points, and a lot of average, daily-grind-kind-of days in between. Average can seem lackluster at first glance, but there's a lot of refining to be done -- and faithfulness to be found -- in the daily grind.
And there's something to be said for that.
But regardless of theme (or no theme, as the case may be), it's always a treat for me to reflect on the highlights:
favorite fiction book
There were some high points and lower points, and a lot of average, daily-grind-kind-of days in between. Average can seem lackluster at first glance, but there's a lot of refining to be done -- and faithfulness to be found -- in the daily grind.
And there's something to be said for that.
But regardless of theme (or no theme, as the case may be), it's always a treat for me to reflect on the highlights:
favorite fiction book
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
most challenging book
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy (and Kathy) Keller
most challenging book
The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy (and Kathy) Keller
best and priciest meal
Chicken Fried Steak at Hot & Hot Fish Club in Birmingham
most memorable celebration
Chicken Fried Steak at Hot & Hot Fish Club in Birmingham
most memorable celebration
Sending a note of encouragement to one person a day, for forty days during Lent
favorite new recipe
new tech item
Bluetooth speaker
favorite movie
Bluetooth speaker
favorite movie
The Butler
favorite chill trip
Charleston, South Carolina, with Nikol and Kellie
new travel destination
Danville, Virginia (commencing even today!)
most challenging scripture
Exodus 24, because it illustrates this so well
biggest disappointment
most painful moment
The relentless calf cramps from said half marathon
proudest craft moment (that may cover the next 3 years)
The relentless calf cramps from said half marathon
proudest craft moment (that may cover the next 3 years)
spent my birthday
With Dad, Mom and Pat in Birmingham
most awesome mode of transportation
The segway. I wish I had a reason to ride one every single day.
The segway. I wish I had a reason to ride one every single day.
greatest freedom
Having no cell phone for a solid day while at Augusta National
moment that made my heart the fullest
Hearing Little Man say my name with confidence and a toothy grin
biggest purchase
A plane ticket to Italy, to be used in 2014
favorite new iPhone apps
PodCruncher
New York Times Crossword
favorite new beverage
best quick trip
Savannah
marked off the bucket list
The Masters
favorite song
“Hosanna” by Jill Phillips
favorite album
Bring Your Nothing by Shane and Shane
I sure hope 2013 afforded you some special superlatives, and that the year ahead is brimming with promise. Happy New Year!
New York Times Crossword
favorite new beverage
Water flavored with Blueberry Lemonade MiO
best quick trip
Savannah
marked off the bucket list
The Masters
favorite song
“Hosanna” by Jill Phillips
favorite album
Bring Your Nothing by Shane and Shane
I sure hope 2013 afforded you some special superlatives, and that the year ahead is brimming with promise. Happy New Year!
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