2008 Meme
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
Moved in with my boyfriend
Did jury service
Found out I was pregnant
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I wanted to stick at skating which I couldn't do for the baby. I feel some of the others I managed. I just have one next year - to be a good mum.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, Mandy and Gary had Ashley in March and then Emma and Zak had Declan in December.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, but I went to Sie's grandma's funeral with him.
5. What countries did you visit?
Wales
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Money?
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
There are many to choose from but I have to say 06/12/08 as it was the day Matt asked me to marry him.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not any particular achievements but I am feeling very proud of myself in general.
9. What was your biggest failure?
n/a
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Had at least 4 colds including some bad coughs but nothing unusual!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Presents for others - they always make me happy.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
My amazing fiance Matthew Hough who I love more and more each day.
My housemates Sie and Ste who support me in every way.
My family and Matt's family for their support and help preparing for the baby.
My friends for their wonderful company.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Noone
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent, Bills, Car, Life!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Becoming a mum!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
X Factor Finalists - Hero I know it's cheesy!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier! :)
ii. richer or poorer? poorer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Working, there were too many days without calls!
Holidaying
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating takeaways and rubbish processed junk!
Throwing up from morning sickness
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it busy with friends and family.
22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
No, I had already fallen for Matt back in 2007.
23. How many one-night stands?
haha none
24. What was your favourite TV program?
Scrubs
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope
26. What was the best book you read?
The Baby Group - Rowan Coleman
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Hmm not sure
28. What did you want and get?
I had a huge list of things I wanted for the baby and nearly all of them are ticked off now!
29. What did you want and not get?
A handbag
30. What was your favourite film of this year?
Yesman
31. What was your LEAST favourite film of the year? (I added this one)
I liked all the films I watched.
32. What was your favourite theatrical production of this year?
HSM on ice lol
33. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 25. It was very special. The boys made such a fuss of me and in the evening we all went to Puccinis for a meal.
34. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
To be comfortable money wise
35. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Fat and pregnant lol Finding clothes to fit has been hard since August
36. What kept you sane?
Friends, music, Facebook, Matt
37. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hmmm not sure
38. What political issue stirred you the most?
None
39. Who did you miss?
If I missed someone I went to see them.
40. Who was the best new person(s) you met?
It's always nice to meet new people
41. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
The timing will never be right - it's how you deal with what life gives you that makes the difference.
42. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
If you knew it was all about you every wish Every candle every coin in a fountain
Trust me it would scare you