To say that 2016 had its trying moments is a bit of an understatement. Politics aside, this was the year I lost one of the most important women in my life. But even with all its hardships and disappointments, I’ve also had some personal triumphs as well. So rather than focus on the negatives I thought I’d start 2017 reflecting on some of my top moments of this past year.
A world without music is not a world worth existing in
If you know me, then it’s no surprise some of my best moments in 2016 happened at concerts. I started with Kygo, and ended with Johnnyswim. In between that, I finally saw Rudimental live in Central Park, danced the night away at a Poolside DJ set. Took in another Johnnyswim concert, where I finally got a picture with ½ of my favorite duo. Won tickets to The Lumineers Live from the Artist’s Den recording. And I can’t leave out the horrible seats, but great show for Florence and the Machines. All in all it was an excellent roundup of old favorite and new discoveries.
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| All smiles with Abner Ramirez of Johnnyswim |
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| Rudimental x Gorgon City Summerstage at Central Park |
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| The Lumineers Live at The Kings Theater |
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| Poolside DJ Set |
Travel keeps the soul young
Most of the year was spent at home, but I managed to start and end 2016 with 2 incredible trips. I spent my birthday weekend in Seattle reconnecting with old friends. And even in spite of the many many many hills, I loved every minute of that trip.
I ended the year off with a work trip to Frankfurt, Germany. Sadly most of my time there was spent in meetings; but Germany was really just a lead up to my first ever solo trip to my beloved Paris. And I’m happy to report; it was just as amazing as the first time. I didn’t get to every place I wanted last year, but there’s always 2017.
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| Views from Kerry Park, Seattle |
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| Palace of Versailles Gardens |
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| Night time at the Arc de Triomphe |
I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday
As you know, I was on a bit of a fitness journey last year, with the goal of being able to run a 5k straight through. It started with the Color Run, and ended with the New Balance Bronx 5k. While I didn’t quite manage to check off this goal successfully; I’d still consider these runs as a top moment of 2016. I have never been a runner, and there is certainly room for improvement. Even with that said I’m definitely better than I was before and looking forward to the next run. Half marathon here I come.
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| The Color Run - 5k |
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| New Balance Bronx 5k |
2016 didn’t necessarily go the way I planned, but hey, that’s what the new year is for.
L
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