2009!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you've never done before? Learned how to cook. I think I cook pretty well, too. I knew I was a lot like my mom!

2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for 2010? I didn't make any. :)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes! 2 friends from work (Serretta & Julie).

4. Did anyone close to you die? No.

5. What countries did you visit? Mexico.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Have more patience.

7. What date in 2009 will remain etched in your memory and why? November 17th. My sister came home from her mission. It was such a great day to be with my family.

8. What was your biggest personal achievement of the year? Hiking the Y with Josh for 2 months staight. That was awesome!

9.What was your biggest failure? Gaining some weight. Boo!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? No not really.

11. What was the best thing you bought? Our furniture for our apartment. It feels so good to have our own things!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Josh. He has done so well in school! Yipee!

13. Whose behavior made you apalled and depressed? Someone who gets involved with 18 year old drama at age 40+. (Her behavior didn't depress me though.) Thats it.

14. Where did most of your money go? Rent.

15. What did you get really, really excited about? Having a baby sometime SOON. Going to England in June!

16. What song will always remind you of 2009? Fireflies.

17. Compared to this time last year are you a)happier or sadder, b)fatter or thinner, c)richer or poorer. Happier, fatter, poorer. Being in college is poor!

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

19. What do you wish you had done less of? Complaining. I am so lucky. I have a wonderful husband. A great job. Friends and family. A roof over my head. I have so much.

20. Did you fall in love in 2009? I fell in love with vinyl lettering.

21. What was your favorite TV program? LOST.

22. Do you hate anyone this year that you didn't last year? Hate is a strong word. But I dislike certain people/families. Thats life.

23. What was the best book you read? Josh and I read The Lovely Bones together. I loved it. And so did he!

24. What was your greatest musical discovery? That I really REALLY want to learn how to play the cello. I think about it at least once a day.


25. What did you want and get? A Kitchen Aid!!! (THANKS MOM K!!!)

26. What did you want and not get? A baby.

27. What was your favorite film of this year? The Hangover. Hilarious.

28. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? Josh took me to dinner. I'm 20.

29. What one thing would have made your year more immeasurably satisfying? Being with family more often.

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept? I wear what I like & what is comfortable.

31. What kept you sane? Laughter. Laugh about everything. You feel so much better.