Wow. I did a ton of blogging in 2010. As I went back and read my old entries, I was shocked just how much content I was able to puke out into the blogosphere. Maybe 2011 will bring coherent thought and intelligent commentary… but then again, it probably won’t. Here’s a quick review of what we got done:

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Ben Franklin – The Virtuous Life. This one never got off the ground, because it was difficult to make into actionable items. I still try to live my life by all most of these daily whenever I think about them.

Half-Marathon. Mission accomplished. Hoping to do a full one before 2011 is over, but that depends on the knee.

Online Dating. No more. I’ve had enough. I’m through with “dating.” Seriously. I’m happy with my life, and I welcome others to come and share it with me. (I’ll probably be at Agave.) I’d love to meet you. I’ll treat you well. We will have amazing adventures together. The sex will be amazing. But I’m not dating anyone until they are my girlfriend. Deal with it, blog readers.

Music Month Fail. I’ve tried. And failed. I will probably try (and fail) again this year.

Derby Picks and Over-Analysis. One thing I can promise for 2011: a shorter write up.

30 Days To A Better Man. I knocked out 70% of this in May. I’m trickling through the remaining days/Challenges now, and will back-date the posts as they are completed. Almost there. I loved this challenge, and recommend it to all men. Little things really add up to greatness (and strength of character). This Challenge led me to an e-book called the 12-Week Year, which will be the topic of a future post.

Warrior Dash. Fun, fun, fun. Every day is Halloween in my world (see: wolf hat). Can’t wait to do it again on a good knee.

Knee Injury Redux. Surgery pending. We shall overcome. Hopeful that it will be a “simple” scope instead of microfracture.

30bf31. More of a random collection than a list of goals. I got through most of these, but some will be on-going.

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And while we are wrapping up the year, here is breakdown of my favorite moments/stuff/etc that happened in 2010:

Favorite Album: The National – High Violet. For me, this wasn’t even close. There’s not a song on here that I skip.

Honorable Mention: LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening, Spoon – Transference, Massive Attack – Heligoland, Ratatat – LP4, Dr. Dog – Shame, Shame, Broken Bells – Broken Bells, The Bird & The Bee – Interpreting the Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates. (New to me, but came out in 2009: Discovery – LP)

Favorite Gift: Johnny Walker Black… from my Dad. We’ve come a long way from GI Joe’s and Transformers.

Favorite Song: LCD Soundsystem – Dance Yrself Clean

Honorable Mention: Like A G6 – Far East Movement, Yeasayer – Rome, Spoon – Mystery Zone, Sade – Soldier of Love, The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio, Massive Attack – Girl I Love You, Arcade Fire – Modern Man. (New to me, but came out in 2009: Dan Black – U + ME =)

Favorite New Found Delight: Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. I’m convinced that its made from bits of Jesus.

Favorite Concert: Muse & Silversun Pickups at the Gwinnett Arena. Quite possibly the best show I’ve EVER seen. Incredible stage show.

Honorable Mention: LCD Soundsystem with Sleigh Bells at the Tabernacle, Metric at the Tabernacle, Massive Attack & Thievery Corporation at the Fox, The Weepies at Variety Playhouse, The Last Waltz (The Band Tribute) at Smith’s Olde Bar.

Favorite YouTube Video: OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

Honorable Mention: Black Keys – Next Girl, The League – Kevin Explosion, Pomplamoose – Single Ladies, Chan Ho Park.

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Favorite Travel: Amelia Island with mom.

Favorite Film: Scott Pilgrim vs the World

Honorable Mention: Hot Tub Time Machine, Inception, “The Girl Who…” trilogy. Somehow, I haven’t seen the Town, Exit Through the Gift Shop or Social Network yet, but they are on the list. Best part: I’m heading to see Tron tonight.

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Favorite Quote: “People who don’t like “Archer” are like people who don’t drink coffee or booze: they’re boring to talk to and shouldn’t be trusted.”

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Favorite Hypothetical Band Name: Pontius Pilates

Honorable Mention: Card Catalog, Hi Horse, Pregnant Cheerleader, Lou Davis & The Narcissistic Douchebags

Favorite Book: Born to Run – Christopher MacDougall. When I read this, I wasn’t a runner… at all. I couldn’t put it down, and finished in 2 or 3 days. Incredible, interesting, inspiring.

Honorable Mention: Chelsea Handler – My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands, Beth Raymer – Lay the Favorite: A Memoir of Gambling, and The Baseball Forecaster – Ron Shandler (It’s on this list every year!). I’m really looking forward to: Tim Ferriss – The 4-Hour Body

Favorite Sports Development: Continued dominance by Kentucky Basketball recruiting. Free Enes.

Honorable Mention: Making the championship game in 4 of 5 FFL leagues (and making the consolation game in the 5^th)

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Favorite Blog Moment: Someone reading this far. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m grateful that I have friends/family/readers who cheer me on through my ridiculous challenges. Happy Holidays to you, blog reader.

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Later this week: 2011 Goals.