This year I did some things for the first time. Some highlights were/are:

1. Running the ING Half-Marathon in March.
It was brutal. I injured my knee a few weeks before the race and wasn’t able to run during that time. I saw a sports medicine doctor and got the go ahead to run. It was rewarding but physically demanding. I’m not sure if I’ll do another.

2. Leading a small group.
My small group formed at the end of August. We’re still getting to know each other. Yet, the encouragement and accountability I get from these guys is outstanding.

3. Went to Colorado.
In May I went to Colorado for a week long retreat. The weather was beautiful and I definitely had an encounter with God. I learned many truths about myself and was shown clearly that condemnation does not come from God. Romans 8:1.

4. Not Date.
In November of 2006 I decided to not date for an entire year. That year has past and still I am dateless. So far jumping back into dating is harder than I thought it would be. I still have a lot of fear. Still, the knowledge and perspective I gained from not dating was worth the sacrifice.

5. Wrote, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered a solo record.
I’ve learned so much about recording, mixing and the D.I.Y. attitude. This album showed that when I apply myself, stay focused, ask others for help and do what I love, things fall into place. I’m anxious to see the reaction to these songs. I want to quit my job and do this full-time. That may be a little ways off but doing this shows that it’s possible.

6. Film a music video.
This past Saturday two friends and I filmed a music video for my album. It was so much fun and lots of work. Avril, the director, and Andrew, the DP, were great to work with. Avril has the lion’s share of work to editing over 2 hours of footage. She is excited about the video and I can’t wait to see the finished product.

What about you? Did 2007 bring new experiences into your life?