One year ago yesterday marked the last day at my job. I was quitting for the adventure of starting my own business. I had a dream and a plan, now I just had to do it!
As Claudia and I look back over this past year, it’s amazing to see all that has taken place and the opportunities we’ve been blessed with!
Here are just a few of the highlights:
Traveled to NYC to meet author, Chris Guillebeau
Traveled to NYC (again) to meet my friends Justin and Andy
Stayed over with new friends Steve and Jody Berkey whom we met on Facebook
Celebrated the first birthday of our son
Went to the Outer Banks with family in September and met up with our friends, Chris and Karen Peek, on the way.
Teamed up with some awesome folks who helped raise nearly $2000 towards saving two children from sex slavery with The Exodus Road
Rode in a buggy for the first time
Grew our business to replace and surpass my former income in 8 months – Woot!
Found creative ways to supplement our income during the lean months
Decluttered and simplified by selling things like this on Craigslist
Published blog posts for 365 days straight
Between the both of us, read 45 books and listened to over 400 podcasts
Met up with friends from around the country for a mastermind retreat
Created Goal Setting Guide for Couples (coming very soon!)
Hosted two projects, the Focus Challenge and Productivity Experiment, and had fun with a group of about 40 movers and shakers working towards goals
Did the first rise365 interview with a family doing incredible things
We had a lot of fun as we worked towards the goals we put in place at the beginning of 2012.
We look forward to 2013 with anticipation knowing great things will continue to take place, as we press forward!
Question: What did 2012 look like for you? What are some things you’re going to do in 2013?
Wow! I loved being able to scan through the photos and see a year in review for you in such a condensed fashion. It is so cool all the people you have been both virtually and in person over the past year! You have had an incredible year and your family continues to inspire me.
I am working on determining my theme for 2013 … the thing that keeps coming up for me is “Be present.”
Hey thanks, Alana! We’ve really enjoyed getting to know you and Josh. You’re theme for next year sounds like a good one!
Looking forward to seeing your new site.
Michael and Claudia – those are awesome accomplishments. You should be very proud of what you have done. Often when we are in the midst of the journey and hit bumps in the road, we don’t see that we are really moving forward. It’s great to be able to look back.
Here’s to 2013 and greater things to come! Blessings to both of you.
Cindy,
It is hard to see the progress when you’re in the midst of it. Thanks for the encouragement and support. Have a blessed 2013!
You guys are fabulous! Way to be intentional and make things happen!!
Hey thanks, Char! I know you had a great year too.
That’s so impressive and what a wonderful way to share it! Very encouraging. I wish you both all the best in 2013 – I have no doubt it will be even more exciting and I am believing the same for me too!
Thanks for the comment, Ann. 2013 will be even more exciting for all of us! Happy New Year to you and your family.
Very productive 12 months! Congrats and can’t to see what is in store for 2013. I’m glad I found your blog this past year!
Thanks, Brett. We’ve enjoyed getting to know you over the past year. Happy new year to you and your family!
You guys are amazing!
Thanks, Justin, for the inspiration!
This is really cool! Sounds like quite a productive and fufilling year!!
Hey thanks, Crystal! It was a productive and fulfilling year. My guess is it was for you and Andrew as wel. 😉
It really was! 🙂 I’m really excited for this year though, too. I feel like it holds some pretty big exciting changes. With work… with exploring my skills… with possibly going back to YWAM New Zealand… I’m really anticipating good things happening this year!
Nice, Crystal! You should be anticipating good things this year. 🙂 I’m excited to see everything you’re going to do!