1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
Gave birth! Worked in public accounting.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, I don't think so. I can't even remember what they were. I don't know if I'll make some for next year-I guess I should get on that, since next year starts in about 8.5 hours!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Me! You can't get closer than that.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No. Thankfully.
5. What countries did you visit?
Not a single one. Why couldn't this question have been "what places" did you visit? How many of us visit other countries yearly?
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
A healthier lifestyle. More eating right, exercising and less stress.
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
7-29-08: Giving birth to my son
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
It was a tough year. I consider making it through with the ability to be optimistic about 2009 is my achievement.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Letting things get out hand. I always want to be the bigger person, you know? I hate life's drama, I hate arguing. There is a lot of that in my family and I try so hard to not be that person. Too many times this year I let myself fall into the trap.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Is pregnancy illness? Is post-birth injury?
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our new bed and all the stuff to go on it. It was the best upgrade.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The baby. He's so good.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
There are several. Let's leave it at that.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills. And. . . bills.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Having a baby. Christmas.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
I don't know. Maybe sometime later in life I'll hear something that will bring this year to mind.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:a) happier or sadder?b) thinner or fatter?c) richer or poorer?
Happier, I think. There was a lot of sad this year, but I'm happy that I'm through to the other sie. Thinner! Poorer.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Enjoying life. Exercising. Sleeping. Reading.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Stressing.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With my husbands family, then my family, and also our own little time at home. It was a nice holiday.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Yes, see #1.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
LOST
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No. Though there are a few people that are on the "dislike" list.
24. What was the best book you read?
Okay, let's be honest. I didn't read anything very, um, heavy this year. The Twilight Series is probably the best thing I've read.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
"Hallelujah" Jeff Buckley
26. What did you want and get?
A son.
27. What did you want and not get?
A size 6 body.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had several dinners out with different people, I turned 25.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More perspective.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
"What's Clean?" "What Fits" or "Oh my God I'm Tired, Let's Wear Whatever I See First"
32. What kept you sane?
I don't know that I was entirely "sane" this year.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Gerard Butler
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Government "bailouts"
35. Who did you miss?
My family that is out of state.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
My friends at my new job. My son.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
I learned that I'm stronger than I thought I was. I think I learned that from some really weak moments, but regardless, I learned it.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Too many shadows in my roomToo many hours in this midnight
Too many corners in my mind
So much to do to set my heart right
Oh it's taking so long i could be wrong, i could be ready
Oh but if i take my heart's advice
I should assume it's still unsteady
I am in repair, i am in repair
Stood on the corner for a while
To wait for the wind to blow down on me
Hoping it takes with it my old ways
And brings some brand new look upon me
Oh it's taking so long i could be wrong, i could be ready
Oh but if i take my heart's advice I should assume it's still unsteady
I am in repair, i am in repair
And now i'm walking in a park
All of the birds they dance below me
Maybe when things turn green again
It will be good to say you know me
"In Repair" John Mayer
2 comments:
forgetting sarah marshall was HI-LARIOUS!
Good luck with 09- I know this year was full of ups and downs for you. I hope this year is a bit more level.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall was TOTALLY my favorite movie this year. Love.
Here's to a better year.
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