Friday, December 31, 2010

2010; A year in Review

6th annual year in Review

What did you do in 2010 that you've never done before?
Became self employed!

Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for next year?
My only resolution was not to have any, and I kept that. I am going to stick with that one. Same as last year... and the year before... and the year before that.

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, a few friends.

Did anyone close to you die?
No, another good year.

What countries did you visit?
None.

What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A baby. Pretty much never goes away for me.

What date from 2010 will remain etched in your memory and why?
August 23rd. Turned 30 years old.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Again becoming self employed. Completing the Insanity program all the way through.

What was your biggest failure?
hmm, I don't know of anything that was failed that i didn't choose to end. Same as last year. And the year before. And the year before that.

Did you suffer illness or injury?
pretty healthy year. Thank you God, family has been healthy as well.

What was the best thing you bought?
a new car. Just recently.

Where did most of your money go?
Bills. As usual. Didn't really shop much, not too fond of it actually.

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My new job.

What scripture is a theme of 2010?
James 1: 2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Same every year.

Compared to this time last year are you:
a. Happier or sadder? Probably happier because of the new job.
b. Thinner or fatter? Thinner after completing Insanity.
c. Richer or poorer? I suppose slightly richer. Also rich with blessings and family.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
Always spend more time with my family. And say no more.

What do you wish you'd done less of?
Committees, but I recently reduced those.

How did you spend Christmas?
With my family!!! 3 days in a row and mine and Steven's parents and then home for Christmas with the kiddos. Just the way we like it.

Did you fall in love in 2010?
Stayed in love with the same man for going on 14 years.

What was your favorite TV show?
No longer have cable. But watched two season of Dexter on Netflix.

What was the best book you read?
Read a few autobiography's. Guess it's my new thing.

What was your greatest musical discovery of 2010?
Still realizing the Old Rock is what I like. Not liking the new music very much. Will Smith's daughter Willow is apparently very talented though. She is only 9 years old.

What did you want and get?
New job, less stress.

What did you want and not get?
Always want a Baby.

What was your favorite film this year?
Eclipse

What did you do on your birthday?
Steven made lasagna and we had a small party with some church family.

What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I would say a baby but I realize that is in God's hands.

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Comfy but trendy. Still the same.

What kept you sane?
Alone time, family time, sleep, massages, church, and working out.

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
none I suppose.

What political issue stirred you the most?
economy

Who did you miss?
Still the same, my friends from home, and family.

Who was the best new person you met?
New clients and their families. Some great derby mates.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
It's ok to say no. Other people can step up too. I will keep that one from last year but also add... Good things come to those who wait.

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"Well some say life will beat you down
Break your heart, steal your crown
So I've started out, for God knows where
I guess I'll know when I get there" Tom Petty, Learning to Fly

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