And we'll take a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne...
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
got married, took ballroom dance lessons, had a full time job, drank an entire pitcher of beer (ring dunk), stood by a friend through her divorce, saw Coldplay live, went to SxSW and attended a movie premiere, went to the Dominican Republic, and some other things ;)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think my resolution was to procrastinate less and work out more/eat healthier. I think I accomplished everything in preparation for the wedding.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Amber
4. Did anyone close to you die?
One of my favorite pastors at Lakewood died on Easter morning
5. What countries did you visit?
The Dominican
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
a new job title at the company, a trip to Europe with Justin
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
our rehearsal and wedding on October 16th and 17th, my awesome bridal shower and bachelorette party on September 19th, December 6th - the day I got my Wallybear
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
starting a life with the most amazing man I've ever known
9. What was your biggest failure?
not focusing on my spiritual growth as much as I should have
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
bronchitis twice in the same month, a couple of sinus infections and one bout with the flu- actually not bad for me
11. What was the best thing you bought?
my wedding dress (even if that was technically mom & dad), golf clubs for Justin, furniture for our apartment, my black satin pumps
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Rachel, Justin, Jacqueline, Zoey and my family
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
just a couple of people, but I'm hoping that this year brings a lot of personal growth for them
14. Where did most of your money go?
wedding-related purchases and bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
my trip to Florida with the girls, my ring dunk, Coldplay concert, SxSW, my Atlanta visits, all of the wedding events, our honeymoon, New Year's Eve
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Van Morrison - Someone Like You (our first, Coldplay - Strawberry Swing
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? much happier
b) thinner or fatter? probably a little fatter
c) richer or poorer? richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
praying, visiting family, yoga, dance
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
worrying, oversleeping, letting other people's issues/behavior bother me
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
participating in various Wimpee and Thorpe family celebrations all over Texas
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
every day
22. How many one-night stands?
nope
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office, 30 Rock, Criminal Minds, Psych
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate anyone.
25. What was the best book you read?
I started The Time Traveler's Wife
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Regina Spektor, Sam Sparro and the Glee soundtrack
27. What did you want and get?
my dream wedding, a job in the new Houston office, a puppy
28. What did you want and not get?
a good football season for the Aggies, a prompt turnaround on my wedding photos (still waiting...)
29. What was your favourite film of this year?
Up, The Hangover or 500 Days of Summer
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had a dinner at The Melting Pot for my 25th :)
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I honestly can't think of anything. This has been one of the most incredible years of my life.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
young, professional woman by day, queen of sweatpants by night
33. What kept you sane?
Jacqueline's planning guidance, the love and support of my husband, friends and family
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
still love John Krasinski, but Shemar Moore is growing on me
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Prop 8, the healthcare debate
36. Who did you miss?
Melissa and now Esther :(
37. Who are your favorite new friends?
Donny, Megan and Sarah
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Treat everyone with love and kindness, even if they drive you crazy. Recognize your blessings and be thankful every day.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Could make my dreams come true
40) Was 2009 a good year for you?
absolutely
41) Where were you when 2009 began?
Joey's apartment
42) Where will you be when 2009 ends?
partying at the House of Blues Totally 80's New Year's Bash
43) Did you breakup with anyone in 2009?
AT&T
44) How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
five
45) did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
yes- there were a lot of parties and weddings this year
46) did you do a lot of drugs in 2009?
nope
47) How many people did you sleep with in 2009?
just the one and only
48) What are your plans for 2010?
Take on my new responsibilities at work and knock all projects out of the park. And, of course, have a happy first year of marriage :)
got married, took ballroom dance lessons, had a full time job, drank an entire pitcher of beer (ring dunk), stood by a friend through her divorce, saw Coldplay live, went to SxSW and attended a movie premiere, went to the Dominican Republic, and some other things ;)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I think my resolution was to procrastinate less and work out more/eat healthier. I think I accomplished everything in preparation for the wedding.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Amber
4. Did anyone close to you die?
One of my favorite pastors at Lakewood died on Easter morning
5. What countries did you visit?
The Dominican
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
a new job title at the company, a trip to Europe with Justin
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
our rehearsal and wedding on October 16th and 17th, my awesome bridal shower and bachelorette party on September 19th, December 6th - the day I got my Wallybear
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
starting a life with the most amazing man I've ever known
9. What was your biggest failure?
not focusing on my spiritual growth as much as I should have
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
bronchitis twice in the same month, a couple of sinus infections and one bout with the flu- actually not bad for me
11. What was the best thing you bought?
my wedding dress (even if that was technically mom & dad), golf clubs for Justin, furniture for our apartment, my black satin pumps
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Rachel, Justin, Jacqueline, Zoey and my family
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
just a couple of people, but I'm hoping that this year brings a lot of personal growth for them
14. Where did most of your money go?
wedding-related purchases and bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
my trip to Florida with the girls, my ring dunk, Coldplay concert, SxSW, my Atlanta visits, all of the wedding events, our honeymoon, New Year's Eve
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Van Morrison - Someone Like You (our first, Coldplay - Strawberry Swing
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? much happier
b) thinner or fatter? probably a little fatter
c) richer or poorer? richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
praying, visiting family, yoga, dance
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
worrying, oversleeping, letting other people's issues/behavior bother me
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
participating in various Wimpee and Thorpe family celebrations all over Texas
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
every day
22. How many one-night stands?
nope
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office, 30 Rock, Criminal Minds, Psych
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate anyone.
25. What was the best book you read?
I started The Time Traveler's Wife
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Regina Spektor, Sam Sparro and the Glee soundtrack
27. What did you want and get?
my dream wedding, a job in the new Houston office, a puppy
28. What did you want and not get?
a good football season for the Aggies, a prompt turnaround on my wedding photos (still waiting...)
29. What was your favourite film of this year?
Up, The Hangover or 500 Days of Summer
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Had a dinner at The Melting Pot for my 25th :)
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
I honestly can't think of anything. This has been one of the most incredible years of my life.
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
young, professional woman by day, queen of sweatpants by night
33. What kept you sane?
Jacqueline's planning guidance, the love and support of my husband, friends and family
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
still love John Krasinski, but Shemar Moore is growing on me
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Prop 8, the healthcare debate
36. Who did you miss?
Melissa and now Esther :(
37. Who are your favorite new friends?
Donny, Megan and Sarah
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Treat everyone with love and kindness, even if they drive you crazy. Recognize your blessings and be thankful every day.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Could make my dreams come true
40) Was 2009 a good year for you?
absolutely
41) Where were you when 2009 began?
Joey's apartment
42) Where will you be when 2009 ends?
partying at the House of Blues Totally 80's New Year's Bash
43) Did you breakup with anyone in 2009?
AT&T
44) How many different states did you travel to in 2009?
five
45) did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2009?
yes- there were a lot of parties and weddings this year
46) did you do a lot of drugs in 2009?
nope
47) How many people did you sleep with in 2009?
just the one and only
48) What are your plans for 2010?
Take on my new responsibilities at work and knock all projects out of the park. And, of course, have a happy first year of marriage :)