Friday, January 11, 2013

2012: My Year in Review

As I was waiting for my flight in the San Francisco airport on New Years Eve I reflected on my year and all of the adventures I had along the way. 2012 was easily my most adventurous and the changes in me and my life are palpable and symbolic of a regeneration. 

In 2010 - 2011 the transitions in my life were painful and difficult. My 15-year relationship ended. I seemingly moved from one bad decision to another with no ability to learn or stop the roller coaster ride.

As 2012 opened I vowed a different approach. I celebrated New Years Day in my first love, Montana. We had celebrated the night before at my family's ranch and then rung in the New Year at the Two Dot Bar.

Along the way, I ran half marathons in NYC and Seattle. I skied outdoors in Montana and indoors in Dubai. I rode a camel... and I ate camel. I flew Emirates and the all new 787 Dreamliner. I revisited Charleston and ate rounded out my foodie experience there with dinners at Husk and Macintosh. I went to Harlem and ate at Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster. Twice. I spent the night at The Bedford Post in New Bedford, New York and ate one of the best cassoulets I have ever had. I ran my first full marathon and I celebrated Pride in Seattle, Vancouver and Palm Springs. I celebrated marriage equality and watched proudly as several friends got engaged and a few married.

I met Kevin and embarked on many adventures with him. 

I met a lot of new people, I believe I strengthened friendships, I drank a lot of wine, I hiked the Grand Canyon for the first time. I celebrated Christmas with my closest friends and family and I again celebrated the New Year in Montana.

It was an amazing year and 2013 promises to be even better.

Happy New Year!