2011.... almost over

The air is cold, the lights are up, their is a tree in every window. Christmas is here again, this time in South Korea. This year has passed incredibly quickly. I almost feel like I've missed part of it. It has been an amazing year. So many wonderful things to reflect on. So many things to be thankful for. But with the close of one year, comes the start of a new year. With new hopes, new dreams, and new goals.

Some things that happened in 2011 - completed Ironman 70.3 Korea, cycled 140 miles at one time, did my first multi-day cycling trip, hung out on the beaches of Busan, Saw the beaches of the East Coast, Traveled to Thailand, made some amazing new friendships, and discovered many things about myself. 

With all of that, 2011 seems like it might be a tough year to beat... but I have a few things on the horizon for 2012! A full Ironman, Great Wall of China Marathon(big maybe but great thought!), cycling the island of Jeju, Summer in London - including the 2012 Olympics, having a solid training group like I used to have in Texas, teaching Kindergarten at my new school, and living in Bundang, trail/mountain running!

Till then, Christmas week is upon us. This year Christmas will be different then any other, but not any less special. I will be spending Christmas eve at a showing of the Nutcracker and then a wonderful dinner! Christmas day will be spent enjoying a full Christmas dinner, at a restaurant, which will be new to me. Nonetheless, it should be a funfilled memorable weekend. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!