See ya, Year

Hi guys! How are ya? Hope you have something fun planned for tonight! Please remember to be safe, take a cab if you need to.. and booty shake. That is all ๐Ÿ˜‰

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I had no idea how I was going to sum up this past year. SO much went downโ€ฆ. some incredible, some not-so-fab, and everything happened exactly the way it was supposed to. Since I like lists so much, I figured that would work best:

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Fun stuff:

1. Dinner parties with fabulous friends

2. Beach trips

3. Blog meet-ups

4. Date nights

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Favorite recipes of 2010:

1. Perfect Protein Pancake

2. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

3. Chocolate mug cake

4. Crepes

5. Breakfast relleno

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Travel:

1. Jacksonville

2. Tucson

3. Las Vegas

4. Chicago

5. San Francisco

6. New York

7. Bahamas

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Workout stuff:

1. My second half marathon- then I broke up with running

2. Insanity

3. TurboFire

4. I fell IN LOVE with Dance Trance

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Life-changers:

1. The Pilot was gone a lot.. and then left again

2. I was supposed to open a restaurant, but it fell through

3. Stopped teaching Zumba

4. Started working at lululemon, which totally changed my outlook on life and inspired me in so many ways

5. I moved to Orlando and to Tucson, all within 3 months

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6. The Pilot and I bought a businessโ€ฆ oh wait, I havenโ€™t blogged about that yet ๐Ÿ˜‰

As crazy and 2010 was, Iโ€™m definitely ready for 2011- there are already a lot of wonderful things in store!

Thank you, as always, for hanging out with me, coming along for the shenanigans and making this blog such a fun and positive space <3

What was your favorite moment of 2010?? What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

My favorite moment of 2010 was sitting on the porch at the Bahamas, sipping wine with the Pilot ๐Ÿ™‚

Iโ€™m most looking forward to ITALY in 2011- itโ€™s finally going to happen!

See ya next year <3

Gina

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67 Comments

  1. Whitney on December 31, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Favorite moment of 2010 would have to be our trip to Vegas, or maybe completing my first 10k. I’m looking forward to completing my first half marathon and getting certified as a personal trainer. So excited for what’s to come!

  2. Jillian on December 31, 2010 at 9:08 am

    What business did you and the pilot buy?!

    • Fitnessista on December 31, 2010 at 9:11 am

      it will be in an upcoming post ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Krystina (Basil & Wine) on December 31, 2010 at 9:13 am

    I’m SO excited to hear about this business! Happy New Year Gina (and pilot)!

  4. Jessica @ Jessica Balances on December 31, 2010 at 9:16 am

    You’ve had quite a year! And I can’t wait to hear about your new business! My favorite moment in 2010 was probable when I started dating my boyfriend in April… sounds cheesy, but it was a pretty amazing time! I also graduated from college and landed my first “big girl job” ๐Ÿ™‚ so that was awesome, too. I’m looking forward to becoming a certified yoga instructor in 2011!

  5. Jess (Daly Authenticity) on December 31, 2010 at 9:17 am

    Gina, ITALY?!? You are so lucky! My hubby and I want to go there so badly! My favorite moment of 2010 was spending our 2 year anniversary in Niagara Falls. What am I looking forward to in 2011?!? Hopefully a little baby comes along ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. rebecca lustig on December 31, 2010 at 9:21 am

    wow, congrats on the business purchase! must be so exciting for you both

    wishing you a happy and healthy new year

  7. Amy @ purewellnessamy on December 31, 2010 at 9:31 am

    I can’t wait to hear about the business venture! And Italy?!? Wow, 2011 is sure to be amazing for you ๐Ÿ™‚ I just want to thank you for all of your positive, informative and fun posts this past year. No matter what curveball life’s handed you, you’ve always put a positive spin on the situation (or at least put on a brave face on the blog, and that counts for a lot!).

    I wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year! (And I hope for your husband’s quick and safe return home.)

  8. Allison @ PickyEatingRD on December 31, 2010 at 9:37 am

    What an exciting year you have had! My favorite moment of 2010 was my cousins wedding in Sonoma County. It was beautiful!!!

  9. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on December 31, 2010 at 9:43 am

    You have had a wonderful 2010! It can only get better in 2011 with the Pilot’s return! ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Lili on December 31, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Thanks for an awesome blog year gina!!
    You inspired me to try zumba, and though it wasn’t really my thing, i was a classical dancer, I appreciated it!
    Your pancakes are a staple in my house

  11. Jenn @ LiveWellFitNow on December 31, 2010 at 10:02 am

    Say what? Business?!?! Oh look at you guys! I can’t wait to hear the juicy details.

    This year has been so so so incredible for me. I left my full time job, started a wellness coaching program, created my blog and wellness coaching business, got married, settled into our new home and am now about the embark on a holistic nutrition program. Phew…I love it! I have grown in so many ways, many growing pains but I can’t wait for 2011…I feel another incredible one coming!

  12. The Pilot on December 31, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Great post, hottie. My fav moment of 2010 is exactly the same…go figure. Italy will be amazing but right now, I don’t see anything better in 2011 than getting home to you. Love you

  13. Lauren on December 31, 2010 at 10:09 am

    My fav 2010 moment was adopting my 2nd dog lola. i cant wait to hear about your new business!!! Thanks for an awesome year of blogs!

  14. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) on December 31, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Woow you bought a business?! Can’t wait to read more about this! ๐Ÿ˜€
    Looks like you’ve had a great year! And I’m going to Italy in 2011 too!! I’ll see you there! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  15. Beth@Give a girl the right shoes on December 31, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Congratulations on the business, I look forward to reading about it!! Favorite moment of 2010, I took an amazing 6 week dance workshop! Happy New Year!

  16. Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat on December 31, 2010 at 10:21 am

    My favorite moment so far was crossing the finish line of my first half-marathon. But hey, there is still a few hours left of 2010 and I’m on a plane to Florida for VACATION!! So who knows, my favorite moment of 2010 might still be yet to come!

  17. Felicia (A taste of Health with Balance) on December 31, 2010 at 10:26 am

    my favorite moment was leaving my job and continuing my education by getting a masters in acupuncture! crazy time for me, so glad it happened ๐Ÿ™‚ cant wait to hear about the business!

  18. natalie on December 31, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Fave part of 2010 was getting married in Vegas in September! First time on a plane EVER! And of course watching my son grow sooooo much this past year, he went from a baby to a toddler (17 months old now)!

  19. Stefanie on December 31, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Thank you for making such a fun, positive space for us to come and visit! ๐Ÿ™‚

    My favorite moment of 2010 was swimming with Dolphins in Puerto Vallarta with my fiancee and our son! That’s something I’ll never forget!

  20. Christin@purplebirdblog on December 31, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Can’t wait to hear about the business you guys bought! I love your blog Gina, and I look forward to reading even more in 2011!! Happy new year! xoxo

  21. jan on December 31, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Is Italy a vacay or are you guys going to be stationed there? Either one sounds great. I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and it would be amazing to live there for a while.
    My favorite moment of 2010 is finishing my first half-marathon.

  22. Katy (The Singing Runner) on December 31, 2010 at 10:45 am

    What a year!!! I just started reading your blog but I can’t wait to read more in 2011! I can’t wait to hear about the business you bought! ๐Ÿ™‚

  23. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat on December 31, 2010 at 10:46 am

    I can’t wait to hear about this business you and the Pilot bought! Congrats on everything you’ve done this year Gina. You are a huge inspiration to me, and to everyone else who reads your blog. I also posted my accomplishments for 2010 today, check em out here if you like: http://wp.me/pSUCS-1rw

    Happy New Year! ๐Ÿ™‚

  24. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter on December 31, 2010 at 10:51 am

    I can’t wait to find out what business you and the pilot bought!!!

    I’m going to Italy in 2011 too! (Well… crossing my fingers… I just have to get into the study abroad program).

  25. Leanne (For Health's Sake) on December 31, 2010 at 11:09 am

    You bought a business? I am so looking forward to this post ๐Ÿ™‚

    My most memorable moment of 2010 was…. running my first 10km. I felt such a sense of pride & was so thrilled with my outcome.

    2010 was a really rough year for me, but I have a wonderful feeling that 2011 is going to be a stellar year for me (ill go from being a fiance to a wife this year.. wahoo!).

    Happy New Year Gina! Can’t wait to read your blog in the new year.

  26. Carla on December 31, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Happy new year!!!!

    Every time I go into the Lulu here in Phx I am constantly inspired just by being in the presence of the employees. Sounds funny but those people in there are pretty special and nothing is better than being in the presence of good spirited people <3 I come out of that place feeling refreshed and ready to concur all my fitness feats ๐Ÿ™‚ Love those lemons ๐Ÿ™‚

  27. gina g on December 31, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Have a happy New Year Gina! I’m so excited for you and the Pilot! ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Molly on December 31, 2010 at 11:23 am

    I think I’ll be studying in Sicily next fall- ahhhhh! Dream come true!

  29. kt on December 31, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Congrats on all of your 2010 accomplishments! You are such an inspiration.

    I have so many wonderful 2010 memories, but I think my favorites are the simple ones, like yoga on my cabin porch in the summer, sharing a healthy dinner with friends, beach vacation sunsets, sledding with my niece and nephews. I feel so lucky to look forward to more travel and time with family and friends in 2011.

  30. Kelly on December 31, 2010 at 11:30 am

    OH…..you’ve been keeping a secret. Can’t wait to hear about your new business. My favorite moment of 2010 was reconnecting with my husband on so many levels. 2011 will bring P90X (it should be delivered shortly), lots of cycling (a century by October) and moving forward personally. Looking forward to your blog in 2011. Keep up the great posts.

  31. Katherine on December 31, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Congrats on the business! Hope you spill the details on that soon! ๐Ÿ™‚

    You will LOVE Italy. I studied in Rome for a semester in college. Rome and Milan are my favorites cities!

    Happy New Year!

  32. Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) on December 31, 2010 at 11:37 am

    Happy New Years Eve Gina! I hope the coming year brings you all the happiness you deserve!

  33. Emily on December 31, 2010 at 11:39 am

    My favorite moment of 2010 was becoming a regular Zumba instructor at a couple of gyms in my area. I’ve met great people and I feel so much better about myself now than I did a year ago!

    What I’m most looking forward to in 2011… graduating from college and *hopefully* getting a special ring on a very special finger from the love of my life.

    Happy New Year to you and the love of your life! May 2011 bring you everything you hope for!

  34. Kim on December 31, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Best accomplishment of 2010; graduating from Respiratory school & embarking on a 2nd career. Would love to hear more about why Lululemon is so inspiring…have never visited or ownec any of their items & am curious, thanks. Hope u get the Pilot home this year!

  35. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine on December 31, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    !!!!! to the last announcement- I can’t wait to hear what kind of business you bought!!

    Favorite moment of 2010 was probably my brother’s wedding. And I’m looking forward to GRADUATING in 2011!!

  36. sassy molassy on December 31, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Ooh sounds like 2011 is going to be a fabulous year, chica! Yay for Italy!!

  37. bojana on December 31, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Can’t wait for another year of reading your blog ;b

    Have a lovely one!

  38. Jenn (eating bender) on December 31, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    What an impressive year you’ve had, Gina! I can’t tell you how excited I was to see you bought a business – I was literally jumping up and down in my chair. Please tell me that you can grab breakfast on Tuesday. ๐Ÿ™‚ Haha, you’ve piqued this girl’s curiosity, that’s for sure! And Italy in 2011? SO AMAZING. That is all.

    Happy New Year, lady!

  39. Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete on December 31, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    My favorite moment in 2010 had to have been cycling through Tuscany with my husband. It was the best vacation ever with the riding, olive oil mills, and wineries. LOVED it!!

    You had just as exciting of a year as I did! Good luck for 2011!!

  40. Christine (The Raw Project) on December 31, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Great recap, what a year! My favorite parts were a trip to Napa, completing my first half-marathon and the Foodbuzz Blogger Fest.

  41. Allison @ Food For Healing on December 31, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    2011 was good, i got my new camera, i started blogging again, but 2011 will be even better.. i’ve got bigger plans for myself!

  42. Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) on December 31, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Italy?! I’m so happy for you! I also wish you well with the business! ๐Ÿ˜€

    I don’t know if I have a favorite part of 2010! I’ll just say reuniting with some old friends has been great, and I really enjoyed my Thanksgiving cruise.

    In 2011, I’m looking forward to getting back in shape and moving on after spending much of 2010 in a bad relationship. Bring on the new year!

  43. M on December 31, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Italy!? You bought a business?! Fill us in please! Sounds amazing ๐Ÿ™‚

    Wonderful wrap-up, you sure did have an eventful, wonderful year!! Xoxo

  44. mi-an dela cruz on December 31, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Awesome year G!
    most memorable for me of 2010: witnessed my sister give birth to a handsome lil boy named Hanley; i’ve seen so many patients give birth but nothin like seeing your sister do it!! amazing!

    looking forward to Argentina in 2011!! as well as living in NYC during my residency!!!

  45. Katherine: Unemployed on December 31, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Happy 2011! I cannot believe it’s a new year already

  46. Katie on December 31, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    I’m so excited to follow your life in 2011! And to read about all of these new and exciting things coming your way! ๐Ÿ™‚

    My favorite part of 2010 was taking the next step in my relationship and moving in with my boyfriend. <3 We've had so much fun living together and it's brought us so much closer.

    Happy New Year, Gina! ๐Ÿ™‚

  47. lindsay on December 31, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    definitely a crazy year. It all about to get better! Can’t wait to hear about your new business. CHeers Gina!
    LC

  48. Ana on December 31, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Happy New Year and the best of luck for you and the pilot on the year to come!
    Ana

  49. Maren on December 31, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    A business?!?!?! WHAAAAT! teaser! Happy New Year!

  50. Little Bookworm on December 31, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Hope you have a fantastic New Years eve, and happy new year Gina! ๐Ÿ™‚

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