This was not really my year. I’m not a big fan of recaps, but some highlights (or would they be lowlights?)
-I did a lot of online dating in the first few months of the year. Those experiences gave me guys named “Over-Sexed Scotty, Blow-Job Justin, Douche-Bag Scott, The Lobbyist” etc. So many losers. So little time. But such GREAT stories! I don’t think I’ve even told you guys all of them.
-I did my 3rd Lincoln half in May, and managed a sub 2:30 half (2:28:11) and a new PR! A few weeks later I did the Fargo half with Brooke, Johnna and Bailee. Epic and awesome. Wonderful vacation and great girls. I miss them.
I declared the summer, the Summer of Melissa and decided to focus on me! No dating, relax and have fun. I didn’t really follow the no dating rule: I went out with Blender Blake and then started dating the now Ex Man Friend in August. Whatever. I’m not sorry about it.
In September I ran my 4th Half Marathon of the year in Omaha. I signed up 3 days before and was only 9 minutes off my PR! Not too shabby for no training.
October and November were rife with drama in my love life (when isn’t there?) as man friend and I broke up and got back together twice. We’re friends now. It’s kinda weird but fine.
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Now we’re here. On the brink of a new year. I have very high hopes for 2014. I need it to be a better year. Not just for me, but for my family too. My dad needs a better job. I’d like one. I want to get stronger and faster. Try new things. Have a more full life. So here’s my list of goals for 2014:
1. Run a sub-2:25 half. Its only 3 minutes off my previous PR. Totally doable.
2. Run 3 halfs: Lincoln, the Manitoba Half in June with Brooke! And Omaha again in September.
3. Do more things that scare me. Whatever they may be. Saying yes to more things or dates or whatever. Just put myself out there even more.
4. Date with an open mind, but stay true to myself. Guard my heart but take a chance. This may involve online dating. We shall see.
5. Fall in love with every aspect of my life.
6. Cook more.
That’s about it. I think these are doable and fun goals.
Here’s to a fantastic 2014 friends! Let’s make everyday count!
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