2023 by the numbers…
◦ 203 days alcohol free
◦ 197 outdoor walks/jogs over one mile (really wanted that 200, but, broken foot)
◦ 97 yoga practices (really wanted that 100, but, broken foot don’t bend)
◦ 95 books read (check out my annual book review posts)
◦ 20+ Girl Scout meetings and events as a troop leader
◦ 10 Girls Code Lincoln board meetings, club sessions, and events led and attended as I wrapped up my presidency of the organization (see more)
◦ 8 different hair colors and styles
◦ 7 trips, some near, some further but all domestic this year
◦ 4 conferences, 2 of which I facilitated
◦ 3 pets we had to say goodbye to. Day-Z our 16 year old kitty, Lollipop a 7 year old guinea pig, and Aria a 2 year old chicken; our 17 year old kitty, Mia, is showing her years but remains my ever-faithful familiar
◦ 2 scholarly publications, including my first top 20 school law review placement
◦ 1 TedX Talk (a post!)
2023 by the hair…
2023 by the heart…
I am so incredibly proud of this year. The past few years before were really difficult professionally. I made some pretty big changes in 2022 that paid out in 2023. I know it doesn’t look that way on the outside, given that I still work at the College of Law, but I feel in control of my work and my decisions for the first time, and it’s a joy.
Morgan and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary with a huge Halloween party and vow renewal. FYI, planning your second wedding is so much more fun and relaxing than the first time. We were silly with it and I’m glad! Here’s a blog on that.
Our children are growing and becoming their own people. They are so much more than the sum of what we gave them: they are their own and who they are is wonderful.
Peace and love friends!
Elsbeth Magilton 
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