2015: My Year In Review
With Pictures
The process of reflection helps us find subtle gifts in the constant flow of everyday life. I decided to jot down my highlights of 2015. I started with the obvious/big events and progressed to the more subtle gifts of the year. I was hoping this process would cultivate a more grateful outlook for myself and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Happy New Year…
Places Traveled This Year
- The Marble Mountains, CA
- Crater Lake, OR
- Painted Hills, OR
- Portland, OR
- Lake Tahoe, CA
- Myanmar (Burma)
Races Run This Year
- Lake Chabot half marathon
- Oakland Marathon
- Hits Napa Half Ironman
- Worlds Toughest Half Ironman in Auburn
- Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
- Lake Donor Half Ironman
- Sharkfest Golden Gate
- Ironman Lake Tahoe
People I Had The Privilege Meeting This Year
- Mike
- Richard
- Evelyn
- Yao
Podcasts I Listened To Weekly
Favorite Fuel This Year
- Jackfruit Carnitas
- Vegan Donuts from Hella Vegan Eats
- Roti Cannai
- Peanut Butter Curry
Books That I Finished This Year
- Meditations, Marcus Aurelius
- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Dr. Gabor Mate
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Anne Lamott
- Between the World and Me, Ta-nehisi Coates
Top Experiences This Year
- Hearing my nephew talk for the first time
- Completing my first Ironman
- Swimming underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
- Enjoying the sunrise in Burma with someone special
- Enjoying deep conversation and dinners with close friends
Lessons Learned This Year
- Be patient — especially if you want lasting change
- When your mind is telling you you’re done, you’re really only 40% done
- Be comfortable with uncertainty
- Everything takes continued practice and practice is where you find the pleasure, not the “hacks”