Another year is in the books. It’s hard to sum up a year, but as always, I’ll try. Like last year, I created this little infographic.
2018 was a mixed bag. Some things didn’t go as planned, some things were frustrating as hell (especially politics), but we also had some wins this year.
I got to see two good friends get married, I got to turn a URL friend to IRL friend, J and I celebrated 12 years of marriage, and I ran my fastest half marathon yet.
We sold our house but found a great new place to live, and while this year ended with me being furloughed (again), we also ended this year on a good note!
JANUARY
In January, I chose a new word for the year. I shared my top 10 favorite books of 2017. I talked about the things I wanted to do in 2018 (spoiler alert: not all of them happened). I shared our 2017 spending report and ranted about the 1st (of multiple) government shutdown scenarios.
FEBRUARY
In February, I talked about why I started a bullet journal for 2018. I shared the recipe for cherry crumble cake (one of my favorites) and the 6 things I love most about running. February was also a time I reminisced about the visit at Horseshoe Bend, AZ with my cousin and his girlfriend.
MARCH
In March, I celebrated another birthday. I shared my thoughts on treadmill running. I wrote about my bullet journal essentials (contrary to popular belief, you really don’t have to invest in all the things!) and let you in on my favorite marble cake recipe. I also reviewed the Milestone Pod and shared the sad news that some unforeseen circumstances kept me from a trip back home to see my family.
APRIL
In April, I shared 12 tips to reduce trash. I recapped the visit at Lower Antelope Canyon with my cousin and his girlfriend. I also told you why I am still using YNAB, the budgeting software I’ve been raving about for the last 4 years. I also ran my first half marathon of the year and earned my first PR.
MAY
I started the month of May with a work field trip to Sonoma County. I shared our first quarter spending report and went to my first ever Women’s Wellness retreat with my friend Susi. I also shared some information about getting your blog GDPR-compliant.
JUNE
In June, I recapped my first trip to Washington, D.C. where I got to attend some good friends’ wedding and meet up with my friend Marie! I shared some thoughts on running for Global Running Day and also on the untimely death of Anthony Bourdain and the fight for ending the stigma. It was frustrating to follow the news and so I shared a random ordinary summer weekend with you guys.
JULY
In July, I wrote about social media and sponsored content. I ran the Davis Moo-nlight Run with my friend Susi. I also shared my second quarterly spending report. At the end of the month, I finished my third half-marathon in San Francisco.
AUGUST
In August, I baked a delicious greek yogurt-lemon-zucchini-bread. I recapped a visit to Monument Valley and Goosenecks State Park. I wrote about how running has changed me and 5 things I do and don’t pay for. I shared the recipe for a tasty skirt steak stir-fry.
SEPTEMBER
In September, I shared some random thoughts, one of which was about my 17th California-versary. I blogged about what is currently going on with me and more random thoughts.
OCTOBER
In October, I shared some thoughts on my fieldwork. I bought some things at Trader Joe’s. The Red Sox won the World Series and I shared what was currently going on in my life.
NOVEMBER
November was NaBloPoMo and I participated for the last decade, so I wasn’t going to break the streak now. I shared 5 things you might not know about me. I posted a recipe delicious sweet potato gnocchi and told you why it’s so important to vote. I set a new PR in the half marathon at the Urban Cow.
I shared my nighttime routine and things to never do before I die. I blogged about the devastating California fires and stupid healthcare woes. I baked some very tasty zucchini-cheddar-scones and made a veggie-stuffed frittata.
My blog got hacked and I recapped the TMAC20 fitness challenge. I shared more German idioms and gave you a little life update.
DECEMBER
In December, I shared my Christmas Wish List, which is always fun to put together. I blogged about some race bling from last year and who I am at the moment.
Share some highlights of 2018 with me in the comments! And thanks for always reading and commenting here. Your support means the world to me.
I love your infographic!
Thank you :)
That infographic is so cool! What a fun way to show what all you did/loved in 2018! Congrats on reading 52 books – that must have been a big increase from the previous year, right? I want to say 2018 was the year that you wanted to try to read more.
2018 was a really great year for us. It was definitely challenging to say the least as having a baby is such a huge, all-encompassing life change! But the good definitely outweighs the not-so-good. I’m looking forward to 2019 and hope that I start to feel a little bit more like myself. A lot of 2018 felt like “survival” mode as I adjusted to caring for a baby, working full time, and pumping! I’m done pumping now that is going to give me a big chunk of time back.
Ha, 2017 (!) was the year where I made reading a priority… I read 59 books in 2017, so my goal for 2018 was 60, which didn’t happen… but I am pretty with an average of one book per week :) Big increase from previous years!
I know 2018 was a great year of many changes for you guys, but good changes with having little baby Paul <3 I've enjoyed learning about your new life as a family!
Such a cool post.
Can I ask you to maybe express your opinion on (street)races vs virtual races. I would really appreciate your opinion on that. :)
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the blog post idea… I’d be happy to share my thoughts on street races vs. virtual races :)
What an eventful year! When reading theough it I could hardly believe it’s all been in 2018 as I remembered all those posts.
Looking forward following along in 2019. Happy New Year
The years fly by so fast … :P
I love that infographic! Such a fun way to recap the year.
I’ve enjoyed following along with you in 2018, and I pray that 2019 is a wonderful year for both of us!
Thank you, friend, I am so glad to be part of your life through your blog as well :)
I love your infographic! Such a great way to visualize your year on your blog!
It was soooooooooooooooooooo awesome finally meeting you in person and, as I’ve mentioned to you, wish we lived a lot closer instead of on opposite coasts. At least there’s the interwebs and SMS!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and let’s hope end to this wretched shutdown new year!
Like I said, meeting you was definitely one of the highlights of 2018 :) I wish the two coasts were closer!!!
Love your infographic! I really hope we can get this crappy furlough situation resolved. It’s insane that it’s still going on this long.