Feats

2005-2010:

• Graduated undergrad!
• Two years of national service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member (in Delaware and RI!)
• Moved to my first “big girl” apartment (and then second and then….eighth)
• Learned to cook on my own
• Moved back to New England
• Got my first “big girl” job at a university in Providence
• Took my first yoga class
• Ran my first 5K (and 2/3/4/5 and 6th!)
• Ran my first 10K
• Met the best.guy.ever. 
• Diagnosed with cancer and learned I’m cancer free! 

 2011:

• 10. Get a rescue dog with the Dude.  Sadie!
• 9. Celebrate my 28th birthday.  It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but post cancer, every birthday is way more exciting. 
• 8. Complete a 30 day yoga challenge.
• 7. Apply and be accepted into graduate school. I’m in!
• 6. Continue practicing self-care, balance and a healthy routine while in graduate school (through daily exercise, sound nutrition and positive affirmations) – and try the Crazy Sexy Diet cleanse.
• 5. Practice meditation daily.
• 4. Return to running through the C25K program.
• 3. Be surgery free in 2011.
• 2. Remain cancer free!
• 1. Be healthy and happy, with myself, my life and those around me.

2012:

• 10. Remain cancer free!
• 9. Remain active in graduate school, working out at least 4 times weekly. 
• 8. Return to Kripalu for my 29th birthday. (Did not happen due to fundage!)
• 7. Create a daily yoga home practice.
• 6. Get to and maintain my happy weight (not so what that is, but I know it includes buff biceps).
• 5. Go on a fabulous vacation (where, I don’t know!?)
• 4. Run in two (new to me) 5Ks (Ran a 5 miler!)
• 3. Continue to have a fabulous relationship with my Dude.
• 2. Master crow pose!
• 1. Plan a fabulous wedding that celebrates our new life together! 

Beyond:

• 1. Get engaged and married to my best friend.
• 2. Take surfing lessons.
• 3. Visit all yoga studios in Rhode Island.
• 4. Complete a half marathon.
• 5. Hike the Grand Canyon.
• 6. Visit all 50 states.
• 7. Kiss the Blarney Stone (in Ireland)!
• 8. Go white water rafting.
• 9. Re-learn to sew.
• 10. Learn to play the piano.
• 11. Learn to sail (check!)
• 12. Have a few babies.