There is nothing that can go in this space that will top the 2nd day of the year last year. That’s the day Millie and I got married. More than a year later the excitement of that day hasn’t waned.

The year since then has been so amazing to think back on. You can’t fathom what it’s like to be married until you’ve done. Moreover, her two best friends, my two best friends, my brother and her cousin all got married  in the six months preceding our wedding. So here we are a crop of newlyweds all figuring it out together. The sharing of stories and firsts has made the last year that much better.

Professionally I think I grew as well. My career track was quite erratic after leaving Oxford. I made pit stops in Dallas and Birmingham before coming to Chicago. In the last year I’ve taken on new challenges and feel that I’ve taken ownership of my role at NorthShore. I’ve spoken at conferences in Chicago and Las Vegas all while learning more and more about marketing both online and off.

Personally I stayed level with my fitness, something that I aim to improve this year. Bouts of fitness were derailed by illness, injury and general laziness.

It all comes back to the wedding though. That was and will always be the best day of my life.

In 2011 I stare 30 straight in the face. If the 20s were all about becoming an adult, then my 30s will be all about living like one. I look forward to taking on new challenges and defining my role in this world. In the new few weeks I’m going to come up with my take on ESPN’s recent 30 for 30 series. It will be a list of 30 things I want to accomplish in 2011. Stay tuned for that.