Daniel’s Top 10 of 2009

Here’s some of the great thins that happened in 2009

1. Roman

Meeting my boy was the best part of the year. Getting to assist with the L&D was an opportunity that I never thought I’d have.  I can say that I was the first person to know “It’s a boy!”

2. 1/2 Marathon

With the encouragement and inspiration from the Real Deal, I accomplished several consecutive personal records, culminating with finishing the San Antonio 1/2 Marathon in 3:08.

3. Working from home

This was my second full year of working for myself.  I learned a lot of lessons and got to work on some fun projects with great people.  I look forward to continuing with “lifestyle design” and tweaking how/where/why I work.

4. iPhone

I’m seriously not sure how I lived before the iPhone.  I can run my business, communicate with friends and family, and stay connected from anywhere.  I now look forward to red lights and long lines.

5. UT vs. Nebraska

It had been over five years since I’d been to a UT game in person.  Seeing UT get the Big 12 championship in Cowboys Stadium was so exciting.

6. Philippines Mission Trip

I had the pleasure of training a wonderful group of folks for a short term mission trip.  Training for missions is something that I am passionate about and it is great to be able to work in your passion.  I didn’t go this time, but through that another project leader got to step forward and use his gifting.   Way to go Bo!

7. Men’s Group

I’ve been meeting with a group of guys on Tuesday nights through the year and they are a constant source of friendship, accountability, support and encouragement.  We read and discuss books, but the main draw is the fellowship.    We read Eldredge’s “The Way of the Wild Heart” (before I knew I would have a son), Hank Hanegraaff’s “Apocalypse Code” and C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”.

8. New Neighbors

We love where we live, but I would often find myself saying “Why can’t there be more (cool) young families with kids in this neighborhood?”  Well, this year Bryan, Zandi and Owen moved in across the street.  It’s been fun getting to know them and playing scrabble via Facebook and our iPhones.

9.  Getaway  to Austin

For our babymoon we got a chance to hang out in a friend’s Austin home.  It was a super fun time to get to be out of town in a well designed and modern home.

10. Time with family

I don’t want to overlook the time that I got to spend with family over the course of this year.  It’s something that is often overlooked until we don’t have it anymore.