As a runner, I typically use time on the road for thinking. My thoughts have a tendency to drift all over the place, but running really gives me a chance to sort through my thoughts and emotions.
Yesterday, I ran a few unplanned miles (this week is going to be busy so I wanted to knock them out while I could) and my thoughts took me to a different place. I spent most of the mileage looking back over my life, sorting through my favorite life moments and I thought it would be fun to share a “top 5” with you today!
Here’s what I came up with!
My Top 5 Favorite Life Moments
1. Wedding Day
I planned this day for an entire year (minus two days) to the tee. I knew every in and out of my wedding and how I wanted it all to come together. This day was incredibly magical and our wedding day was one of the best days of my life!
2. 1st Marathon – WDW
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again – the 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon (my first Full) was hands down the second best day of my life (second to my wedding day, of course). I had SO MUCH FUN running this race and I definitely cherish all of the memories made out on that course. There will never be another first Marathon for me and I’m so glad I got to spend it with these guys!!
3. 2013 VMA’s and Joey at Disneyland
Since we’re on the runDisney topic, it’s fitting to discuss this next one here – 2013’s Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. The week began with us leaving for vacation (that’s always a great start to a week, yes?) and the 2013 VMA’s. Justin Timberlake was being honored with the Vanguard Award and rumor had it that NSYNC might make an appearance. Boy did they ever…and after spending my birthday in San Diego (it also fell on that week), we traveled to Anaheim for the Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. I ran into Joey Fatone in Downtown Disney (OMG), then ran into him again several times on the course! I still talk about this week with excitement in my voice. It was seriously one of the most exciting weeks of my life! (Hard to believe it was exactly a year ago this week! Time flies!)
4. Graduating College
This one’s a doozy. After working my tail off through college, I graduated from Nursing school! Receiving my diploma (and later passing the very tough NCLEX test to become an RN) was an incredible feeling – especially after putting so much work and effort towards my goal. I am so happy I chose my career path and can’t wait to see where the future leads!
5. Hitting my first Home Run in High School softball
Growing up, baseball/softball was my life. I played softball from about 7th grade through age 20, then city league after that. I hit my very first home run my senior year in high school. It was an amazing feeling to hit home plate, knowing I gave it my all! Those were very special days in my life and I will cherish the memories forever!
I had fun travelling down memory lane, thanks for coming along with me! If you had to name one of the best days of your life, what would you say?
The banner that says "congrats Nurse Karen" is great!
ReplyDeleteI m hoping that my first wdw marathon will be just as special but I am worried that I won't appreciate it for what it is because I know it's going to be an extremely tough weekend for me since I am doing the Goofy Challenge. Something tells me I should have just done the marathon and enjoy it. -M
Girl you're gonna do fine! It's just double the fun for you!! :)
DeleteYour wedding cake topper is perfect! You two had such a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteAs well, my wedding day was one of the best days of my life. I'm excited for my first marathon (also the WDW one) and I'm sure it'll rank in my top 5 moments. :)
SO excited for you!! You're going to have a blast!!
DeleteWhat wonderful moments! I love your wedding pics - and that Mickey & Minnie cake topper is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow COOL that you met Joey Fatone!!! I would totally have squealed like a 13 year old girl lol! :0)
My top moment is definitely my wedding day as well!
Thanks so much, Lauren! I definitely squealed after he walked away...and I was on cloud nine for hours! My husband thought I was crazy! HAHA!
DeleteTo go with a sports moment, one of the best days for me was making the freshman lacrosse team. It allowed me be in my school's lacrosse program for 4 years and play 3 years in college.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, Lesley! It's awesome that you were able to play for college! Love it! :D
DeleteLove your wedding pictures:) As a wedding planner, I totally appreciate and understand all that goes into planning the perfect day!
ReplyDeleteI've had so many wonderful moments, but one of yours reminded me of one that would be on my top 5 list, and that is my first marathon. All that hard work, coming together for the first marathon finish is just an awesome experience!!!
I couldn't agree more with all of the above! :)
DeleteI love this post. Great memories from all the events you shared, and especially your wedding day. I remember mine so well, yet it was 39 years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Pam! I feel like you, it's a day I will remember forever!
DeleteGreat post! I played softball when I was younger (my dad was a high school softball coach) but gave it up for horses! Such a great sport :) I was a pitcher!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Eryn! I definitely wasn't gifted in the pitching area! Haha!
DeleteWhat a great post! Loved reading your top moments :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know what mine would be... but I'd definitely say the day I got engaged, a day spent in St. Thomas on our honeymoon cruise, and my first concert - NSYNC - as some of my tops!
Awesome that NSYNC was your first concert! I've heard that St. Thomas is gorgeous!
Deleteso glad we got to share one of those moments with you! That day was one of my favorites as well.
ReplyDeleteSame here! :D I had a blast!!
DeleteI'm impressed that you could narrow down your list to 5. I'm sure it wasn't easy to do. I love that your wedding cake topper was Mickey and Minnie! Mine had Eric and Ariel (my wife is a huge Ariel fan).
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I'd have a hard time choosing between my wedding and the day I got engaged as the top day. Both days were just so amazing. After all, I got engaged at Disneyland! Hard to choose.
Like you, the Walt Disney World Marathon would rank really high on my list. Also, the Tinker Bell Half Marathon was a life changing day.
Singing in the Disney Cast Member choir for the 50th Birthday of It's A Small World on Good Morning America this year ranks pretty high. Also, singing with the same group for the 2012 Disneyland Candlelight Processional with Dick Van Dyke as the narrator was a magical experience.
Getting to meet Steven Curtis Chapman during my first Gospel Music Week in Nashville ranks pretty high as well. Then, there was working back stage at the Dove Awards my last two years of college and getting to escort people like Jaci Velasquez and Toby Mac to the press room (and watching him sprint the hallway in an effort to catch Kirk Franklin's performance).
You've given me something to think about. Thanks for this post!
Wow, you've had SO many awesome moments!! The GMA screening was super cool, I can see why that made it on your list! The Candlelight Processional with Dick Van Dyke sounds amazing...what a legend!! Toby Mac, Stephen Curtis Chapman...wow! You've done and seen some really neat things! Thanks for sharing, Greg!!
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