2009 Review...
Because I've seen this around various journals here on LJ, I thought Id jump in. I really liked these questions, and figure I'll have to make this a regular thing on the New Year.
I just want to wish you all a VERY Happy New Year. Hope you went crazy and brought it in with those who make you the happiest.
On to my questions...
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
2009 was the Year of Happiness - in that, the goal was to let little things go - focus more on my own happiness and needs, wants, goals.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I generally dont make resolutions - I think its just an easy way to set yourself up for alot of added pressure that you dont need - but I do have a couple for this year: Do everything I can to maintain this happiness by not letting the little things get me down, keeping the big things in mind - and enjoying life. Life isnt just this thing to get through day to day, Im savoring all of it.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None actually - that's going to be changed in a matter of 4 months or so!
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
I have everything that I need
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory?
2009 was a spectacular year. Chris and I got engaged, we had this amazingly awesome engagement party - moved into a really great house (which we both love) - our business took off really well, alot of success was had. It was a great year!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Doing really REALLY well in school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Don't have any that come to mind (thankfully!)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
My health has been the best its ever been. Of course, because I have such a crazy schedule, I did have my fair share of the common cold - I'll take those as opposed to those crazy hospital stays I used to have to endure ANY DAY.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I know, it must seem strange coming from me - but I'm not much of a shopper anymore! LOL
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My sister. She has been a real gem.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Noone honestly.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Into the savings account.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The thought of getting married to the love of my life! Its going to be a reality so soon!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"If I aint got you" by Alicia Keys. He proposed to me with that song playing in the background.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Im equally happy, and alot more excited. We are thrilled that our wedding is right around the corner.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Read more for fun. The only reading I did was for school.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Relaxed more and been alot easier on myself with regards to grades. Im SO 'Type A' - there was no need to pressure myself more than my own professors. But, I do have the great grades to show for it.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Unfortunately, the both of us had the flu. But I cooked my ass off, and we had a great time. We were in our PJ's and watched movies all day.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Over and over again
23. How many one night stands?
LOL! None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Any kind of documentary. Intervention, Obsessed, Hoarders and I was obsessed with Nurse Jackie!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I dont hate anyone. No, not even my exes. LOL
26. What was the best book you read?
Human Anatomy & Physiology. Now that was a great read. LMAO
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Noone new for the year honestly.
28. What did you want and get?
Odd to say, but I didnt have any real material wants. I have everything I need.
29. What did you want and not get?
See answer to question #28.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Harry Potter LOL
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I believe we went to dinner
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not a thing!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
The same as it always is. Unique - a mixture of vintage and new, designer and not. I like to mix it up and never look the same as the next girl
34. What kept you sane?
Chris many times. He is magic.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Politics. Im allergic.
37. Who did you miss?
My mom. I always will.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I made a bunch of new friends this year, and hope that trend continues!
39. Important lesson learned:
The little things dont matter. I have everything that I need. Love really DOES cure everything, and as good as all of this is - its going to get even better! Anything is possible.
I just want to wish you all a VERY Happy New Year. Hope you went crazy and brought it in with those who make you the happiest.
On to my questions...
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
2009 was the Year of Happiness - in that, the goal was to let little things go - focus more on my own happiness and needs, wants, goals.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I generally dont make resolutions - I think its just an easy way to set yourself up for alot of added pressure that you dont need - but I do have a couple for this year: Do everything I can to maintain this happiness by not letting the little things get me down, keeping the big things in mind - and enjoying life. Life isnt just this thing to get through day to day, Im savoring all of it.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
None actually - that's going to be changed in a matter of 4 months or so!
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
I have everything that I need
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory?
2009 was a spectacular year. Chris and I got engaged, we had this amazingly awesome engagement party - moved into a really great house (which we both love) - our business took off really well, alot of success was had. It was a great year!
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Doing really REALLY well in school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Don't have any that come to mind (thankfully!)
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
My health has been the best its ever been. Of course, because I have such a crazy schedule, I did have my fair share of the common cold - I'll take those as opposed to those crazy hospital stays I used to have to endure ANY DAY.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I know, it must seem strange coming from me - but I'm not much of a shopper anymore! LOL
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My sister. She has been a real gem.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Noone honestly.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Into the savings account.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The thought of getting married to the love of my life! Its going to be a reality so soon!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"If I aint got you" by Alicia Keys. He proposed to me with that song playing in the background.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder?
Im equally happy, and alot more excited. We are thrilled that our wedding is right around the corner.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Read more for fun. The only reading I did was for school.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Relaxed more and been alot easier on myself with regards to grades. Im SO 'Type A' - there was no need to pressure myself more than my own professors. But, I do have the great grades to show for it.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Unfortunately, the both of us had the flu. But I cooked my ass off, and we had a great time. We were in our PJ's and watched movies all day.
22. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Over and over again
23. How many one night stands?
LOL! None.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Any kind of documentary. Intervention, Obsessed, Hoarders and I was obsessed with Nurse Jackie!
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I dont hate anyone. No, not even my exes. LOL
26. What was the best book you read?
Human Anatomy & Physiology. Now that was a great read. LMAO
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Noone new for the year honestly.
28. What did you want and get?
Odd to say, but I didnt have any real material wants. I have everything I need.
29. What did you want and not get?
See answer to question #28.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Harry Potter LOL
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I believe we went to dinner
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not a thing!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
The same as it always is. Unique - a mixture of vintage and new, designer and not. I like to mix it up and never look the same as the next girl
34. What kept you sane?
Chris many times. He is magic.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
None.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Politics. Im allergic.
37. Who did you miss?
My mom. I always will.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
I made a bunch of new friends this year, and hope that trend continues!
39. Important lesson learned:
The little things dont matter. I have everything that I need. Love really DOES cure everything, and as good as all of this is - its going to get even better! Anything is possible.