As I sit and reflect on what I accomplished in 2022, it’s hard to gather my thoughts. While I had some big achievements, I also stopped several things. Here are a few that stick out.
- I became a Private Pilot – On June 3rd, 2022, I passed the check ride and became a pilot.
- I quit drinking – On Oct 18th, 2022, I decided to stop drinking. I will write more about this, but I believe alcohol is my generation’s cigarette.
- I quit energy drinks – On Nov 11th, 2022, I stopped drinking Celsius Energy drinks, a daily practice for me. While a healthier energy drink than a Red Bull, that much caffeine in one sitting can’t be good for me.
- New friends – I started connecting with more people this year and made some good friends. I have always struggled with maintaining friendships, so moving forward in this area is a huge accomplishment.
- I spent 30 Days in Solitude – I recently wrote about my solitude retreat out into the wilderness and the benefits it produced. This will forever be a common practice in my life.
- Traveled full-time for a month – My family and I traveled in our fifth wheel across Montana into South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. It was an amazing trip I wish could have lasted longer.
There are many more great moments that made up 2022 as well as the challenges it brought. I’m thankful for the many ways I have grown this year and look forward to what 2023 brings my way.