SCOTT ROWLEY

2013 Reflection

1/5/2014

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Picture2013 Reflection | A Year of Growth
2013 was filled with growth, adventure, joy, sadness, success and failure. Most importantly it was filled with love.

 Through clear eyes and a clear heart I ventured into the unknown, photographed the journey and learned things about myself than I never knew before.

“Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein

2013 was a year of changes. Most changes were positive or at the very least yielded a very positive outcome after reflecting on what was learned from the experience.

I had one of the most successful years of my life in terms of improving my health and overall well being. I found myself and am striving to become a better human being each and every day.

My accomplishments for the year were a huge physical and emotional journey into the unknown. I went back country skiing, climbed new mountains, ran marathons, lived in the woods for three months, played with a few business ideas and learned more about myself than ever before.

I am very grateful for all the love and support from family, friends and co workers throughout this years journey.

May the adventure continue into 2014 with positive momentum, healthy hearts and a value based lifestyle.


Major Achievements in 2013
  • Ran 4 marathons. 2 of them were longer than 30 miles.
  • Got sober. Have not drank for 8 months.
  • Lived in the woods for 3 months.
  • Improved relationships
  • Began reading and writing consistently.
  • Started saving more money and managing finances better.
  • Increased job value at G5.
  • Played with a few business ideas (website design, SEO, Google+, writing)
  • Planned 2014

My favorite blog posts from 2013 are listed below. Each post is about one of my many adventures in the outdoors or personal development.

January
  • Kwolh Butte Backcountry Skiing Overnight Adventure
  • Skiing at Park City Utah - A Ski Taxi

February
A Standup Desk at Work Is Installed

March

  • Backcountry Skiing Broken Top and Ball Butte
  • Skiing and Rock Climbing in One Day | Beautiful Sunset at Smith Rock
  • Favorite Skiing Photo To Date | Todd Lake Ridge with the Three Sisters
  • Snow Caving with REI and Friends on Tumalo Mountain (Video)

April

  • Family Reunites for a Day of Skiing at Mt Hood
  • Drew Lead Climbs His First Route “My Little Pony”

May
  • 5/11/13 Day One of Sobriety | An Epiphany on a Mountainside
  • South Sister Ski Summit with Rex Shepard
  • Gratitude from A-Z
  • Rock Climbing with my Brother

June
  • Marathon Mind Returns
  • Family Hike on Mt Hood
  • Nicole Pressprich Completes the 2013 Ironman Coeur D'Alene
  • 30 Days of Sobriety

July
  • Mt Bachelor and Tumalo Mountain Run
  • Sunrise Summit Camp on South Sister
  • Middle SIster in Central Oregon (favorite photo)

August
  • Peak Training Weekend: 30 Mile Run and Mt Adams Climb
  • Lost and Found 20 Mile Run (actually lost in the woods)
  • Smith Rock from 500 Feet Off The Ground

September

  • A Marathon and Sobriety Change My Life
  • Flagline 50KM Trail Run
  • Summit of Wife Mountain in Central Oregon

October
  • Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch (great photo of Scott and Nicole)
  • Nicole and I Placed First in a 5K Run
  • A South Sister Sunset (amazing photo)
  • Changing Your Happiness One Smile at a Time | The Smile Experiment
  • Simplicity Is A Key Ingredient to Happiness

November
  • The Healthy Habit of a Standup Desk
  • Duffy Lake Reflection (great photo)
  • Overcoming Unhealthy Addictions 
  • 5 Ways To Make Mondays Rock
  • Creating Life Balance (Sunrise Ski Up Mt Bachelor Before Work)
  • Broken Top Skiing With Rex (another great ski photo)
  • Making Appreciation Daily Habit | Appreciation Experiment Results

December
  • Healthy Work Break Habits
  • Sunrise From Tumalo Mountain
  • A Ski Pass Collage
  • The Pursuit of Goals and Happiness
  • Great Grandma Turns 100 :)
  • Three Habits to Create a Happier Healthier Lifestyle
  • Brother Sister Ski Day
  • Willingness to Change Your Habits
  • 26th Birthday Marathon

I wish you success and happiness in 2014.

Summit as friends!
Scott Rowley


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1 Comment
John
2/16/2014 04:15:27 am

What a year and what a journey. You learned more this year than some people learn in a lifetime and did more in 9 months than most people do in a decade or ever. Amazing! Work hard, play hard and sleep fast.

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