A year ago today something awesome happened. 32 years ago today, something even MORE awesome happened. It’s always incredible to me how time flies but this past year is one for the record books in terms of moving at the speed of light. A lot of things have happened in the past year. I thought I’d spend a few moments on my birthday thinking about a few of the most significant:
- I went from dating to engaged to married in 365 days. Wow. I’ve written enough about the wedding for now, but it is amazing to think what can change in just a year.
- I ran 2 marathons and 17 miles of another marathon. In related news, I learned that attempting to run a marathon while very sick is a bad idea. Oh, and I’m just a month out from my third marathon. Holy cow, how did I become this person who runs marathons?
- I began writing for Women’s Running magazine (you guys know I do this, right?). This opportunity has been so.much.fun.
- The blog grew in leaps and bounds and began taking up much more time. I’m self hosted now, I just redesigned the blog and I have probably doubled the amount of time I spend on the blog. I’ve started sharing more and more tips on blogging and I’ve found that people (sometimes) are interested in reading what I’ve written. For someone who still secretly (or not so secretly) wants to write the next great American novel, this little blog helps me fill that desire.
- Started my own business, began consulting. I now work from home, which is awesome and I am still doing what I love. Life is good.
It has been quite a ride and I am SO looking forward to what 32 brings. Thank you all for being a part of year 31 – it means the world to me! I spent last night hanging out with one of my favorite authors, am spending today working (slash being an adult) and spending time with friends this evening.
Any other October babies out there?? Any other Libras out there?
Happy Birthday! Been fun getting to know you this year. Your Women’s Running gig sounds really fun-loved my group program a few years back with PR
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Skechers Go Walk-Taking Steps towards Breast Cancer Awareness
been fun getting to know you as well! i did my group program with PR – it was so awesome!
Happy Birthday!!!!
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thank you!
Happy Birthday! It’s been fun getting to know you this past year. Thank for sharing a little bit of yourself with us!
thank you so much – i hope to be able to meet you and lacey sometime soon 🙂
Happy birthday!! I’m a Libra too- my bday was last Sunday. Isn’t amazing what can be accomplished in a year?!
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happy belated birthday! yay libras 🙂
Happy Happy Birthday!!
Sounds like 31 was amazing! I’m sure 32 will be even better! 🙂
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i sure hope so! and thank you 🙂
Happy birthday! Hope 32 is just as awesome as 31. 🙂
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thank you so much!
Happy happy birthday!!!
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thanks, friend!
Happy Birthday, Courtney! I’m so glad to have “met” you during your 32nd year; here’s to many more great ones!
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thanks tara – right back atcha 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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thank you!
a lot happens in a year! I started a new linkup and met my new BRF and it’s been fantastic! Love you lady – hope you have the hap-hap-happiest of birthdays!!
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love you too, friend! i can not believe all that has happened in the past 365 days. 🙂
Happy Birthday Courtney! You’ve had quite an eventful year! Here’s to even greater things during year 32!
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thanks kathryn – glad we’ve gotten to meet in person this year and hopefully more meetups to come!
happy birthday! I love this recap. I am so impressed by how blog savvy you are, and excited for all that it holds for you. I didn’t know all the exciting things that have gone down, or that you want to write a novel. I too, am looking to move forward with writing opportunities with my blog. I have a degree in English, and am finally using it. Congrats on writing for Women’s Running! Sounds like a blast. What type of consulting do you do? Take care, and go spoil yourself, you amazing runner you!!
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thanks, friend! it has been quite a year. love that you are thinking about a book as well. that is something that is probably further down the line for me, but it’s always in the back of my head. i do consulting in the legal talent industry (i.e. i’m a lawyer who works with law firms on talent issues and diversity issues) 🙂
Happy Birthday! You had such an amazing year and I hope this year brings even more joy and happiness to you!
thank you so much!
Happy Birthday my friend! Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!! Hugs! xoxox
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thanks sue! so glad to have gotten to spend some time with you this year — and pretty excited to cheer you on next weekend 🙂
Happy Birthday to you!!!
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SO stinking proud of you! Happy happy birthday! Love you! (Just had to cover all my bases on wishing you well…)
Happy belated birthday! You’ve had an amazing year, and I hope this coming year is just as wonderful!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I hope you have the most incredible birthday weekend of all time! Here’s to another great year!
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wow what an awesome year! Love it!
PS I had no idea you wrote for women’s running magazine!
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I know I am late but hope you had a fabulous birthday!!
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Happy belated birthday!! Hope you celebrated with your husband!! The 30’s are treating you very well!!
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