What was the HIGHLIGHT of your year?
Hi Community!
2025 is coming to a close and I thought it would be fun to share our highlights from the year. What personal or professional achievement are you most proud of? Any fun trips/experiences? Did you finish a really great novel or tv show series this year?
What was your 2025 highlight?
I'll start - I started 2025 on a health journey and happy to report I'm ending 2025.. 51 pounds lighter!
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Professionally, we closed a multi-year campaign, surpassing our goal and everyone's internal expectations. It was a big deal for me, as I was hired in at the beginning of the campaign to provide preliminary data and research. That campaign set the trajectory of my career for over five years, and has set me up for progress in the organization moving forward.
Personally, I got back to my roots of minimal/barefoot running, and enjoyed a few races that way. My wife participated in her first 5K with me, and it was a very cool milestone for us as partners.
Congrats on the health progress, Crystal!
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Professionally, we are wrapping up a $110 million dollar multi-year, multi-fund campaign! Yeah!!! Ready for things to slow a bit.
Personally, in last stages of total kitchen remodel.
Great job, Crystal!
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Professionally - bbcon is always an annual highlight. So many conversations, meeting folks I've only ever known online, and sitting in on sessions that spark 'ah-ha' moments!
Personally - I finished my first crochet project. A cardigan that took at least 100+ hours over four months. Pretty proud of this one! (Deviated from the pattern on the sleeves and trim.)
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Professionally - Attending BBCON for the first time. So many great conversations, sessions, friends and growth.
Personally - Overhauling the HOA website to be more user friendly.
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Professionally, our school winning the Silo Buster Impact Award was a definite highlight, as the crowning highlight of a wonderful bbcon!
Personally, welcoming a nephew and watching my niece grow have provided me so much joy 😊
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@Austen Brown that cardigan looks great!
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Professionally, updating my NXT Professional Certification.
Personally, I took a solo trip to beautiful Ireland.
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