2013 Resolution Review

As it is nearing the end of this year, I thought I would follow in Julie's footsteps and look back at my resolution. I use the singular, because I only had one resolution for 2013. It was a broad resolution, so I figured it meant I could incorporate the resolution into many areas of life.

To see last year's post about my resolution, go here.
To quote from that post:
"My resolution for 2013 is to be more active.

As simple as that. I want to be more active in many areas in my life-physically, socially, spiritually, etc."

So, how did I do? I think I did a good job at being "more" active. In 2012, I don't feel like I did much at all. While I increased my activity in 2013, I still think I could have been more active. That being said...let's take a look at a few of the things I did in 2013!

More activity-from January, when I was still actively embracing my resolution (ha, no pun intended...sort of)
Tryon Creek State Park-from March, when Mom and I went on a hike
The Human Condition-from April, when I was active emotionally, even without planning on it (that's activity, right?)
Productivity-from April, when I felt productive (which includes activity!)
Can of Worms-from June, when I sang a silly song that prompted lots of silly questions
Disappointment-from June, when I had a "DTR" with a guy initiated by me (if you know me well, you know how hard that was for me, which is why I am listing this as an accomplishment from 2013...despite the disappointing outcome)
Singer/songwriter-from June, when I attempted (almost successfully) to write a song-music & lyrics!
Revised Summer Reading List-from June (updated later, too), when I made a "to-read" list and checked books off (of course, I kept adding to the list, even mentally-that took my attention away from a lot of the list! woops!)
Movies-from July, when I went to the movies TWICE in one month (once with a friend, once with family)
DIY-shutters-from July, when I spray painted and repurposed a couple shutters
Bittersweet Change-from August, when I changed jobs and became a "classroom" teacher
What's New? #1-from September, when I finally posted pictures from my amazing road trip in July/August
What's New? #2 and My Classroom-from September, when I reorganized and cleaned my new classroom
What's New? #3-from September, when I looked back on my grandfather's passing in August
What's New? #4-from September, when I looked back on my move from Oregon City to Salem at the end of August
Slow and Steady Wins the Race?-from October, when I considered having a housewarming party (which I had in November, I think...)
Classroom DIY: Whisper phones-from November, when I made whisper phones for my classroom
DIY Penguin Ornaments-from December, when I made cute penguin ornaments for my students
Parmesan Garlic Knots-from December, when I made an appetizer for our staff Christmas party

Ok, so I think I was pretty active. You probably could've just looked at the blog archive to see all of these, but listing them here makes me see how much I really did this year. In addition to this, I have now played in 2 community bands in 2013, I have subbed in a bell choir, I was a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding, I put together a PreK-8th grade spring concert, I applied to a BUNCH of teaching jobs and had 3 interviews, I attended (albeit late!) another friend's wedding, I went to my friends' concert in LA (Saints!-check 'em out!), I found a church home, I started coaching Bible Quiz at church, and I've taken steps to join a bell choir in Salem (though I can't start playing with them until 2014). I also started the year off with a little more physical activity than in much of 2012. I think I ended 2012 fairly well with the physical activities, but I slacked off there at the end of 2013. The social part was hard...I have struggled with this since moving to Oregon much more than I think I ever did in California.

Here's to another great year of resolutions! Look for a post tomorrow with my 2014 resolutions! :)