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Rockville Arts Festival with some friendlies and baking cookies with some lovely little ones I babysat.

I had planned for my post to talk about the run bike run I did today…after two years of saying I would partake in it after my first go around. I finally did it; it was hard; but I did it and it was great. And I did better then I expected, at least on the first run and the bike.

But after I got home tonight, tired and not feeling great, I knew this post would really be about my wonderful boyfriend who made me actually smile today. A real smile. He surprised me with flowers - sunflowers - and cheered me up on a not so great day. Brenden, and yes, the flowers, were my true happy moments of the day.

The past two months have been a whirlwind of colors, smiles, and celebrations.

Now I know back in August with my final Pursuit Of Happiness post I left you with the promises of new, exciting posts to come. Unfortunately I didn't expect the last couple of months to be, to say the least, quite as hectic as they were. Whether I was participating in grand events such as weddings, a triathlon or moving, or I was filling my day with small bursts of entertainment like a learn to make your own sushi class, bachelorette parties or nannying some awesome kids, it felt like I was always on the go.

Between events, work, and freelance, all I really wanted to do was eat some good grub and catch a lot of z's (mostly the later), leaving all of you, my wonderful readers, with the short end of the straw. I am sure a simple recipe each week was not what you were hoping for when I promised compelling posts too come. Although who can really complain, after trying the amazing Caesar Tortellini or seeing the wonderful burst of colors in Summer Veggie Bowls that I shared, and I know you tried them both immediately.

I promise the long anticipated wait is over, and I apologize for the delay. Wednesday will be your first view at one of my new series of posts to appear over the next two weeks. And of course you will be getting the (very late) low down on some of the major events that have occurred in my blogging absence.

For now, here are some highlights [in pictures]:

Ravens vs 49ers preseason game #1

Pre-wedding activities and a rehearsal dinner

DJ's Wedding

Bethany Beach Triathlon, year #3

Kristeena's Wedding

Flowers for my new place, at least on thing is organized and pretty

Let the Halloween Festivities begin

I have been sitting in front of my computer for a few days now (okay 5), trying to think of the perfect Pursuit Of Happiness entry. I know I could have thrown up my standard quote or happy thought, but I am at post #365, and I felt this one had to be perfect, or at least have a bit more pa-zazz. After all, post #365 does mean I have completed a full year of happiness and I feel that deserves reflecting. So I am sorry for the pause in my routine posting, and I hope that I can make it up to you with this special year end reflection.

Found on Pinterest

My blog and my life have come a long way since I first decided to venture on this little project. It took me a little longer to finish then I anticipated (about a month over a year), due to days where I had no internet or I simply forgot, but I did it. They say a habit takes 20 continuous days of repetition to become a habit. I guess that was not the case with these posts. No matter how many days I had posted I still found many days challenging. I was either tired or had nothing special to post about or simply did not feel like taking the time to type something up. But then, that was part of the point wasn't it? To take something away from every day; to make each day a little better; to add a little sparkle to the daily routine. And, that is exactly what I did.

Found on Pinterest

I now have a collection of thoughts that I can look back on to reflect, to cheer me up, and to encourage me. And while this was a personal project, I am glad that so many of you have found inspiration in it as well. I cannot say where these posts will go from here. At this point I am not planning on doing another year of posts like this but rather taking what I learned about myself from the posts and others comments and making something better. I will continue to learn and grow and share my musings with those who are interested. So stay tuned for some changes and good things to come.

Source: antheapolsonart.com.au, ' Priya' by Emma Gale

For those who are curious in the days I missed:

This weekend consisted of a very happy five year old celebrating her birthday and an amazing group who have been friends since they were five, having a 'last hurrah' at a bachelorette party. Yesterday was filled with good weather for swimming and biking.

Decorating and getting ready for the fun-filled night

Tonight, I did the final and best 1-mile fun run of the season. The final run is always a male-female relay run so I paired with my friend Jeff to compete in the 41-60 year old age group and my mom paired with my other friend Jeff to compete in the 100+ age group. We combine our our ages to get in the appropriate age group. We all did great independently and as a team. I ran another 7:02 mile which ended up giving me the first place overall award for the 20-29 age group throughout the season. Jeff went a sub-6 mile to give our team second place be 9 seconds in the relay. My mom did awesome with a sub-13 minute mile - her best this season. And Jeff got sub-7, placing their relay first in there age group! It was a great time and extra awesome that we all won something! I am so happy and proud of everyone and cannot wait until next year.