2009 in reflection...
So I haven't posted for months:
Posts on LJ in 2009: 6
Posts on LJ in 2008: 3
Posts on LJ in 2007: 76
And as a result I can't be bothered remembering how to do LJ cuts. Apologies. Here is the obligatory meme. I deleted the questions that were stupid, boring, or that I couldn't be bothered answering!
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Be THE music teacher at a primary school to 210 kids, learn more about looking after a husband, teach scripture, play bass guitar at church, go kayaking at Cott beach, go to the beach at 6.30am on a Friday for months straight (through winter), and other things.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions. I do like the fact that at the moment 2010 is a perfect year. There are no disappointments, no sad days, no days where I didn't quite achieve what I wanted to. I almost don't want it to come.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Pa died early in the year. He was a gentleman.
5. What countries did you visit?
I visited more of WA :) Went to Kalbarri, Collie, Yallingup, Ledge Point and maybe some other places.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More active, outdoorsy activities. More work-life balance. better organisation. Better health for Matt.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really. I was remarkably healthy. Usually get more colds in winter than I did. Battling through health with Matt though.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Friends and family. I have great friends and a great family.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Hmmmm... don't know! Probably a tie between photography gear and living expenses :P
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My sister's wedding, going down to Yallingup with family about a week ago, the holidays
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? sadder
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same
iii. richer or poorer? possibly richer
20. How will you spend Christmas?
Church, Matt's family lunch, My family dinner :)
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I was already in love, but it's not a stagnant love, it's a love that keeps growing.
24. What was your favourite TV program?
So You Think You Can Dance and Man Vs Wild
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 23 and I taught scripture, read the bible with Jennie, hung out with Pam and Mum/had lunch? and then had dinner with some friends at Sienna's.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Rushed? Confused? I never know what to wear in the morning. It's one of the hardest decisions of my day!
36. What kept you sane?
My logical and reasonable brain. It stops me getting emotional about stupid things. Friends. Family. My perspective on life. God.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Everybody's got things in their lives that they have to suffer through. Life sucks a lot of the time. Nobody is perfect. Everyone is very flawed, even me. But there is a hope at the end that makes it all worthwhile.
All in all, I'm more than ready to give 2009 the boot. Bring on a newer, better year :)
Posts on LJ in 2009: 6
Posts on LJ in 2008: 3
Posts on LJ in 2007: 76
And as a result I can't be bothered remembering how to do LJ cuts. Apologies. Here is the obligatory meme. I deleted the questions that were stupid, boring, or that I couldn't be bothered answering!
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Be THE music teacher at a primary school to 210 kids, learn more about looking after a husband, teach scripture, play bass guitar at church, go kayaking at Cott beach, go to the beach at 6.30am on a Friday for months straight (through winter), and other things.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions. I do like the fact that at the moment 2010 is a perfect year. There are no disappointments, no sad days, no days where I didn't quite achieve what I wanted to. I almost don't want it to come.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Pa died early in the year. He was a gentleman.
5. What countries did you visit?
I visited more of WA :) Went to Kalbarri, Collie, Yallingup, Ledge Point and maybe some other places.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More active, outdoorsy activities. More work-life balance. better organisation. Better health for Matt.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really. I was remarkably healthy. Usually get more colds in winter than I did. Battling through health with Matt though.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
Friends and family. I have great friends and a great family.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Hmmmm... don't know! Probably a tie between photography gear and living expenses :P
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My sister's wedding, going down to Yallingup with family about a week ago, the holidays
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? sadder
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same
iii. richer or poorer? possibly richer
20. How will you spend Christmas?
Church, Matt's family lunch, My family dinner :)
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I was already in love, but it's not a stagnant love, it's a love that keeps growing.
24. What was your favourite TV program?
So You Think You Can Dance and Man Vs Wild
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 23 and I taught scripture, read the bible with Jennie, hung out with Pam and Mum/had lunch? and then had dinner with some friends at Sienna's.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Rushed? Confused? I never know what to wear in the morning. It's one of the hardest decisions of my day!
36. What kept you sane?
My logical and reasonable brain. It stops me getting emotional about stupid things. Friends. Family. My perspective on life. God.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Everybody's got things in their lives that they have to suffer through. Life sucks a lot of the time. Nobody is perfect. Everyone is very flawed, even me. But there is a hope at the end that makes it all worthwhile.
All in all, I'm more than ready to give 2009 the boot. Bring on a newer, better year :)