Mememememe

Ok, so I totally bogarted this ‘year in review’ from others……I think I saw it on Sundry’s site first years ago. I think I need to reflect on 2009 more than other years in order to fully form a plan and know what I need to do to get to where I want to be in 2010. I don’t make resolutions. They are too daunting. I will set goals for myself, however, because I have to have something to work towards….and not blindly.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Went to Virginia, started a blog ….sadly that’s all I can think of right now. There must have been more, but I think they only way I would remember would be if I had a blog to reflect on.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One friend had an awesome little baby boy.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandmother-in-law passed away – it was expected, but sad, especially right before Christmas
5. What countries did you visit?
The US
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Motivation to do the things that I need to do and the time to do the things I want to do. More money, an idea of where I want my future to be career-wise, stability and an engagement. Also, travel.
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
My 30th birthday, which I was dreading (but the party was great!). The logn weekend we took in Virginia Beach in May. Other than that, the entire month of March sucked donkey balls, so let’s not do THAT again, m’kay?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting a gym membership and using it. Paying off a student loan (one down!!) and maintaining a positive outlook (for the most part), through periods of suckiness that just. Kept. Coming.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Umm…..not sticking to the gym thing as much as I should or want to. Also? Not taking time for ME.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nope. *knocks on wood*
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Huh. I don’t know, really. Can’t think of anything in particular, but it certainly wasn’t a year for big or exciting purchases. 2010 sure as hell won’t be either.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
C’s, for his patient and laid back attitude every single time I lost my shit.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My brother’s, to some degree.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Debt, rent/moving, and miscellaneous crap that we probably didn’t need.
15. What did you get really excited about?
Virginia Beach, baby!!!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz. There are probably others, but that’s the only one springing to mind right now
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? Happier overall
– thinner or fatter? Ummm…about the same
– richer or poorer? Richer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Going to the gym, taking more time for me, seeing some friends more, and paying more attention to…life in general.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Work. And worry.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
With C and family at various times
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I had already fallen for C…..but love him more as time goes by (sickening, I know)
22. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office and Dexter
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
There are certainly people that I am not fond of, but ‘hate’ seems a little too harsh and hating someone would definitely take up way too much of my time.
24. What was the best book you read?
Ummm….apparently none were that memorable.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Kings of Leon??? Not so much a ‘discovery’, but an instant liking.
26. What did you want and get?
To go to Virginia Beach with C, a gym membership.
27. What did you want and not get?
A house of our own, a ring, free time to go to the gym, read more, travel more.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Much like the book question? None stood out.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
30, party with friends at the cottage for a whole bloody weekend. It was the best birthday I never wanted to have.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If we were closer to being able to buy a house instead of dealing with circumstances causing that goal to be farther away.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Frustrating. I have a terrible time finding clothes that fit, so I sometimes end up buying things that ALMOST fit or are ALMOST right. As a result, I have some clothes that I like and are comfortable in, and some that are just ok, and leave me fussing all day. I’m trying to find more comfort while staying in the realm of work-appropriate.
32. What kept you sane?
C, and positive thinking in general (how much that worked is questionable).
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
John Krasinski. I heart Jim. J
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Nothing really……I pay attention to it, but tend to not get ‘stirred’.
35. Who did you miss?
Friends and family I don’t get to see nearly enough
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Hmm…..I met a lot of new people, mostly through work, but am trying to focus more on the ‘best’ people I already know that I don’t get to spend enough time with.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
I learned that compromise is key, and that I need to pay more attention. And also that sometimes? You just know.