Tuesday, December 31, 2019

2019 A Year in Review

15th annual year in review.

What did you do in 2019 that you've never done before?
Started an MBA!

Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for next year?
See my previous post. 

Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not a lot actually but a couple. 

Did anyone close to you die?
Not close no. therefore a good year.

What countries did you visit?
One of these days I might get to answer this. One day...

What would you like to have in 2020 that you lacked in 2019?
Less anxiety about jumping into things. 
What date from 2019 will remain etched in your memory and why?
All the kids birthday's as those are easy ones. December 13th my soft launch for Puzzle Collaborative. 

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Attaining my Certification as a Autism Specialist at the beginning of the year. Starting my next business, Puzzle Collaborative. Starting my MBA. Making it half a year as the PTO President at my Littles school and not regretting it. Surviving Ridlee starting Kindergarten and Gage starting college. 
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Illnesses no. I had two surgeries this year to fix some things internally I have dealt with for years. I feel like a whole new person now that they are fixed. 
What was the best thing you bought?
Books, lots of them! Business fees. Tuition. Anything used to grow my brain. Our trip to Branson. 
Where did most of your money go?
Coffee... ha still the same. Candles. Books, business stuff, and tuition. Trips and Conferences. 

What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My new business! Starting my MBA. 

What scripture is a theme of 2019?

10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Compared to this time last year are you:
a. Happier or sadder? I am content and very happy. I think I was happy this time last year as well. 
b. Thinner or fatter? No weighing myself. Work out less, but clothes fit the same so who knows. 
c. Richer or poorer? Richer, however lots of money being invested in things right now so less money in pocket. 
What do you wish you'd done more of?
You know, I really don't know. Maybe workout, however surgeries put a damper on that. 

What do you wish you'd done less of?
worrying, that's a given. But it's part of who I am. At least I push through it. 

How did you spend Christmas?
In Branson staying in a Cabin. Temp was super nice. It was a different nice way to spend it. 

Did you fall in love in 2019?
With ideas and interests. 
What was your favorite TV show?
Outlander, still!
What was the best book you read?
Oh gosh! I seriously read a lot! Fierce Hearted is a good one. Nothing to Prove. Draw the Circle are a few. 

What was your greatest musical discovery of 2019?
Winter Sounds on Spotify. Lots of Acoustic artists. I was more mellow. 

What did you want and get?
To grow.  Still the same. 

What did you want and not get?
Not sure. Guess that means it's been a good year. Guess I could put that I didn't get to be a Vacation resort critic. That would always be a plus. 

What was your favorite film this year?
Star Wars the last Skywalker. 
What did you do on your birthday?
Day off. Concert with Steven and friends. It was a fun one. 
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being a vacation resort critic. Ha!

How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2019?
More sweaters and t-shirts. 

What kept you sane?
God. Prayer. Chocolate. Massages. Church. Family. Dogs. Music. Mindfullness. Reading. Coffee. Goals.  
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Keanu Reeves, that man is the best.
What political issue stirred you the most?
I am trying to stay out of politics right now. Completely. 
Who did you miss?
My grandpa. All those who have passed. 

Who was the best new person you met?
Some great parents through the PTO. 

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2019.
Never stop growing. Push past the fear. Success happens on the other side. 

Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
You find your faith has been lost and shaken
You take back what's been taken
Get on your knees and dig down deep
You can do what you think is impossible
Keep on believing, don't give in
It'll come and make you whole again
It always will, it always does
Love is unstoppable

What is something shocking that happened this year?
Good shocking was two things I didn't set out to do and did anyways. Started an MBA and another business. A consulting business at that. 

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