The year that was...
1. Was 2008 a good year for you?
For the most part.
2. What was your favorite moment of the year?
Sitting on the beach on Captiva Island watching the sunset with my hubby as we marked the passage of our second year of marriage.
3. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Losing Chris' grandmother.
4. Where were you when 2008 began?
George and Eva's
5. With whom were you?
The hubby, our son and several of our friends.
6. Where will you be when 2008 ends?
In Hendersonville, NC due to #3.
7. With whom will you be when 2008 ends?
My hubby, his parents, brother, grandfather, and soon to be sister-in-law.
8. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
- Saw the Pittsburgh Penguins play at the St. Pete Times Forum
- Got an official, professional massage
- Saw the Foo Fighters in concert
- Saw Wicked, Monty Python's Spamalot and Avenue Q on stage
- Saw Duran Duran in concert
- Took my son on an airline flight
- Flown on Allegiant Air
- Flown in to the Tri-Cities airport in Tennessee
9. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I'm not big on New Year's resolutions because I know I won't keep them.
10. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yeppers! Yahaira & Bethany both had little girls.
11. Did anyone close to you die?
Not close but refer to #3.
12. Did you travel outside the U.S. in 2008?
Nope. But I imagine I should get my name changed on my passport should the need to use it arise.
13. To how many states did you travel in 2008?
In order:
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
14. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More time with my son, more time to relax, more savings.
15. What date(s) from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Sept. 22: My son's first birthday
Oct. 13: Hubby and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary
Dec. 28: Lost Chris' grandmother
16. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My son's continuing development
17. What was your biggest failure?
Being a crappy mommy.
18. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
I was sick a few times this year because at work we believe that "sharing is caring".
19. What was the best thing you bought?
My ice blue DS lite. That $5 red wagon from Walgreen's.(My son loves that thing)
20. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Not sure...
21. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Politicians and the idiots that call in to work. Seriously, don't break down or get in an accident if you don't know where the hell you are.
22. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, food, stuff for Davey
.
23. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foo Fighters concert, Duran Duran concert, Wicked, Spamalot, Avenue Q, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and out weekend getaway for my birthday/our anniversary sans child.
24. What song will always remind you of 2008?
So What by Pink
25. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. More happy or more sad?
About the same
ii. More thin or more fat?
About the same I think, I still haven't lost all my pregnancy weight.
iii. More rich or more poor?
Financially, richer, although my bank account doesn't really reflect it. Weighing in the non-financial aspects, my son is growing more independent and inquisitive every day, and there's no measurement for how much more rich that makes my life.
26. Of what activity do you wish you'd done more?
Exercise, eat properly, played with my son.
27. Of what activity do you wish you'd done less?
Sleep, work.
28. How will you be spending Christmas?
My mother and brother spent the night Christmas Eve. Opened of gifts, ate yummy breakfast my mom made, and then I went to work from 2:00 to 10:00 pm.
29. Did you fall in love in 2008?
All the time. I love my hubby and son.
30. If you, whom with?
My hubby and son.
31. If yes, does s/he know?
I hope so.
32. Are you still in love with her/him?
Indeed!
33. Do you regret it?
I have no regrets, thank you.
34. Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?
Does my diet count?
35. How many one-night stands?
None.
36. With how many people did you sleep in 2008?
1
37. Do you hate anyone now that you did not hate this time last year?
Hate is such a strong word and a waste of energy really.
38. Did you make any new friends in 2008?
Yes.
39. Who are you favorite new friends?
Len`ore
40. What was your favorite month of 2008?
October. My birthday/our anniversary month.
41. Did you miss anybody this year?
Kelly!
42. Did you do anything of which you are ashamed this year?
Didn't spend enough time with my son.
43. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?
Not to me directly but rather to my husband. "You might have to travel, but we'll try to keep it light."
44. Did you treat somebody badly in 2008?
Eh, still trying to figure out the whole family/work balance thing.
45. Did someone treat you badly in 2008?
Not really.
46. What was your proudest moment of 2008?
I'll have to get back to ya on that one...
47. What was your most embarassing moment of 2008?
None that I can remember.
48. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uh....
49. What did you want and get?
Mama Mia! =)
50. What did you want and not get?
A way to stay at home with my son without losing the income.
51. What was your favorite new film of this year?
That's a 4-way tie between Iron Man, WALL-E, The Dark Knight, and Mama Mia!.
52. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2008?
Not a big drinker.
53. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?
Only of the prescribed variety
54. What did you do on your birthday, and what new age were you reaching?
Spent the weekend with my hubby on Captiva Island. I turned 35.
55. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having more time to spend with my husband and son.
56. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Comfy. Other than that, I have no style. lol
For the most part.
2. What was your favorite moment of the year?
Sitting on the beach on Captiva Island watching the sunset with my hubby as we marked the passage of our second year of marriage.
3. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Losing Chris' grandmother.
4. Where were you when 2008 began?
George and Eva's
5. With whom were you?
The hubby, our son and several of our friends.
6. Where will you be when 2008 ends?
In Hendersonville, NC due to #3.
7. With whom will you be when 2008 ends?
My hubby, his parents, brother, grandfather, and soon to be sister-in-law.
8. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
- Saw the Pittsburgh Penguins play at the St. Pete Times Forum
- Got an official, professional massage
- Saw the Foo Fighters in concert
- Saw Wicked, Monty Python's Spamalot and Avenue Q on stage
- Saw Duran Duran in concert
- Took my son on an airline flight
- Flown on Allegiant Air
- Flown in to the Tri-Cities airport in Tennessee
9. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I'm not big on New Year's resolutions because I know I won't keep them.
10. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yeppers! Yahaira & Bethany both had little girls.
11. Did anyone close to you die?
Not close but refer to #3.
12. Did you travel outside the U.S. in 2008?
Nope. But I imagine I should get my name changed on my passport should the need to use it arise.
13. To how many states did you travel in 2008?
In order:
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
14. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More time with my son, more time to relax, more savings.
15. What date(s) from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Sept. 22: My son's first birthday
Oct. 13: Hubby and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary
Dec. 28: Lost Chris' grandmother
16. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My son's continuing development
17. What was your biggest failure?
Being a crappy mommy.
18. Did you suffer any illness or injury?
I was sick a few times this year because at work we believe that "sharing is caring".
19. What was the best thing you bought?
My ice blue DS lite. That $5 red wagon from Walgreen's.(My son loves that thing)
20. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Not sure...
21. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Politicians and the idiots that call in to work. Seriously, don't break down or get in an accident if you don't know where the hell you are.
22. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, food, stuff for Davey
.
23. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Foo Fighters concert, Duran Duran concert, Wicked, Spamalot, Avenue Q, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and out weekend getaway for my birthday/our anniversary sans child.
24. What song will always remind you of 2008?
So What by Pink
25. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. More happy or more sad?
About the same
ii. More thin or more fat?
About the same I think, I still haven't lost all my pregnancy weight.
iii. More rich or more poor?
Financially, richer, although my bank account doesn't really reflect it. Weighing in the non-financial aspects, my son is growing more independent and inquisitive every day, and there's no measurement for how much more rich that makes my life.
26. Of what activity do you wish you'd done more?
Exercise, eat properly, played with my son.
27. Of what activity do you wish you'd done less?
Sleep, work.
28. How will you be spending Christmas?
My mother and brother spent the night Christmas Eve. Opened of gifts, ate yummy breakfast my mom made, and then I went to work from 2:00 to 10:00 pm.
29. Did you fall in love in 2008?
All the time. I love my hubby and son.
30. If you, whom with?
My hubby and son.
31. If yes, does s/he know?
I hope so.
32. Are you still in love with her/him?
Indeed!
33. Do you regret it?
I have no regrets, thank you.
34. Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?
Does my diet count?
35. How many one-night stands?
None.
36. With how many people did you sleep in 2008?
1
37. Do you hate anyone now that you did not hate this time last year?
Hate is such a strong word and a waste of energy really.
38. Did you make any new friends in 2008?
Yes.
39. Who are you favorite new friends?
Len`ore
40. What was your favorite month of 2008?
October. My birthday/our anniversary month.
41. Did you miss anybody this year?
Kelly!
42. Did you do anything of which you are ashamed this year?
Didn't spend enough time with my son.
43. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?
Not to me directly but rather to my husband. "You might have to travel, but we'll try to keep it light."
44. Did you treat somebody badly in 2008?
Eh, still trying to figure out the whole family/work balance thing.
45. Did someone treat you badly in 2008?
Not really.
46. What was your proudest moment of 2008?
I'll have to get back to ya on that one...
47. What was your most embarassing moment of 2008?
None that I can remember.
48. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Uh....
49. What did you want and get?
Mama Mia! =)
50. What did you want and not get?
A way to stay at home with my son without losing the income.
51. What was your favorite new film of this year?
That's a 4-way tie between Iron Man, WALL-E, The Dark Knight, and Mama Mia!.
52. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2008?
Not a big drinker.
53. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?
Only of the prescribed variety
54. What did you do on your birthday, and what new age were you reaching?
Spent the weekend with my hubby on Captiva Island. I turned 35.
55. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Having more time to spend with my husband and son.
56. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Comfy. Other than that, I have no style. lol