12 Months of 2012 – pt. 1
Yes, I’m still recapping my 2012.
It was a good year in that it wasn’t a bad year and sometimes that’s the best we can hope for, right?
You can read Part 2, July through December here.
January
I start 2012 off with a bang in January by accomplishing my biggest goal for the year: a marathon. I never thought that running a marathon would be so much fun, but Disney knows how to plan an epic event, that’s for sure.
In spite of having a terrible bout of runner’s trots (naturally) and stopping at every mile for photo ops with Disney characters, I managed to finish in 5:15. Not too shabby!
You can read all about it here.
Of course the marathon also meant travel to Orlando where my friend Tina and I hit up Magic Kingdom, and both Universal Studios parks. I finally got to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but it was Seuss Landing that really captured my heart.
Later in the month Matt and I went to Niagara-on-the-Lake for his birthday and the Icewine Festival.
Busy month!
February
In February I started learning to play the guitar somewhat spontaneously after years and years of wanting to do it. The hobby stuck with me and I pick up my guitar to practice nearly every day.
I also went to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago while on a trip to visit my sister Vicki.
March
I went bowling with Matt and saw a private screening of The Hunger Games premiere.
I also wrote a post about a poll indicating that Black Women are Heavier and Happier with their Bodies than White Women which got a lot of attention.
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“F.A.T. means fabulous and thick, full and tasty, fluffy and tender.” – Mo’nique
April
I celebrated Easter with my favourite Lebanese foods.
I made my own Homemade Fig Newtons. . . multiple times. And ate them all.
And I wrote about how “Athletic” is a stupid way to describe female body types; my favourite body image post this year.
May
I started more seriously swapping out my steady state, moderate intensity cardio exercise for more Interval Based Conditioning exercises like Terrible Twenties and Gut Busters and Sled Push Substitutes. Later I also started doing more tabata sprints as well.
Matt and I went on a date to Colasanti’s a greenhouse/petting zoo/amusement park/banquet facility hybrid. (I know, the concept really doesn’t make much sense unless you’re from Essex County).
And I made Homemade Clotted Cream for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which I thought was a disaster but it actually tasted really good. I consulted Joe Pastry who called it a success, so I stopped worrying about it and enjoyed my tasty butterfat.
Of course I had to make cream scones to go with it.
June
I went to the Freedom Fest – one of the biggest fireworks displays in the world – which is right on the Detroit River.
And I actually didn’t fuck up a batch of granola for once! I baked this dangerously good granola and didn’t even burn it.
Read Part 2, July through December here
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Hey Samantha! Thanks for the link, and I love that jellyfish exhibit at the Shedd too. My girls are getting sick of me dragging them there when we go visit family. I can’t get enough of those weird little mushroom ones that scoot along the bottom. In fact I think I have to go watch my iphone movie of it right now…
Later and thanks again!
- Joe
I love recap posts! It’s so cool that you can play the guitar. Every guy I’ve ever dated, except my husband, has been a musician and I always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. My ex taught me to play drums for a while – that was awesome!
Year recaps are so much fun!!!
Just like checking off your bucket list, recaps really help you realize how much you’ve accomplished – well, at least they do for me. Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the guitar!