I have to tell you, that you have a lot to live up to, because 2010 was a great year for me. I graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a reading minor. This completed my four years of college in Evansville, my time as an RA for Freshman, my involvement in Student Christian Fellowship, and my life as a college student. WOO HOO! In June, I married my best friend, and moved to a new house in a new town with my husband. We went on our honeymoon to a romantic cabin in TN. I also went on vacation to Virginia Beach. I taught nineteen wonderful kindergarteners for a semester, covering a maternity leave. I loved every minute of it. I got a little sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters. I began volunteering at AWANA. In November, I lost my Mamaw to a long-drawnout battle with Huntington's disease. She is now living in Heaven with our awesome God and savior. It was sad to see her go, but I am so grateful that the disease she had on this earth no longer has control over her.
All in all, it was a great year. 2010 definitely put the cherry on top of a good year in December, when I was able to celebrate Christmas with many wonderful loved ones. Then I said good-bye to 2010 with a New Year Party celebrated with Josh, Ashlee, Robert, Chrissy, Neil, and Meaghan.
2011, I was a little weary, when it began to storm as soon as the clock struck midnight, and the tv went fuzzy. However, I will give you the benefit of the doubt that it was just a coincidence. :)
So far in 2011 God has challenged me to live better. I have been thinking a lot about this question, In the New Year, Am I continuing to be made new in Christ? I am sure it will be a question that I will ponder this year.
I won't make a resolution, but I do know, especially after the holidays that I have to start eating better and working out more. I don't mean going to the gym and just "getting the workout done." I mean really pushing myself. I want to enjoy running again, and enjoy healthy food again. I do not know where those two enjoyments went in 2010, but I intend to get them back. 2011, I hope that you will help me. This is partially my intention for this blog. To document my eating/exercise habits.
I am excited for what God has in store for me in 2011.
Your friend,
Natalie Bowman
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