2013 Reflection

2013 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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