Gearing up to say goodbye to 2013...but first, let's check it out.
1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before?
Wow, lots of things. Sold our house and moved to a different town is what stands out the most. But I also tried yoga! And I liked it.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I haven't done New Years resolutions in ages. However, my Day Zero list is still going strong. In lieu of New Year's Resolutions I would like to make a plan. Because plans sound a lot sturdier than a fleeting resolution at midnight on 1/1/14. I would like to be healthier. That is my plan for 2014.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?The only person that I can think of that gave birth were two ladies in my knitting group. Both girls, one in June and one in August. I had a lot of fun knitting for both of them.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No....I can't think of any this year.
5. What countries/places did you visit?
We went on an adventure to Maine for a few days. Travel was a little short this year due to the aforementioned house selling/moving. We're making up for it in 2014, though.
6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
I'm continuing on my quest for patience.
7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
None. Seriously, the year is a blur.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not to sound like a broken record.....but making it through the real estate fiasco with my sanity still intact.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I've always credited myself as a "Go with the Flow" type. This year has yielded a lot of truth in the saying "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Let's see.....I sprained my ankle. I only mention it because of how ridiculous it was....it gave out as I was walking around my office. Proof that sprains never ever heal right. It was a huge pain in the rear for a while and still hurts sometimes. Other than that and a bout of strep throat (which I guess was a first ever, too) I'd say it was a pretty good year. :)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
fixing the central air conditioning. Moving into a new house in 95 degree weather with no air conditioning sucks.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Anyone who "paid it forward" this year. Anything that gave your fellow humans hope, be it food, shelter, or just a cheery "hello" on a dark day.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
I don't know about depressed, but Miley Cyrus just.....ugh there are no words. Well, "trashy" is one, but I don't think it's strong enough.
14. Where did most of your money go?
The usual suspects. However....staging a house and selling it in terms of expenses was a real eye-opener. And after we moved brought on new expenses so it was a bit crazy this summer!
15. What did you really get excited about?
MOVING! More importantly, selling. We owned two houses for about a month and that was a nailbiter. (Literally.)
16. What song will always remind you of 2013?
I never have an answer to this question.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Pretty happy for the most part. There's been sad parts, but I've really tried to focus on the happy.
b) thinner or fatter? about the same.
c) richer or poorer? Neither. Just lucky and happy to have the essentials. Heat, hot water, food and shelter. I'm rich in love and family.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spending more time with the kids, playing. They're only young once.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying about things that one cannot control. Getting frustrated when trying to view the future in a crystal ball, only to find out that I don't HAVE a crystal ball.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
We hosted Christmas this year, with a holiday dinner for all of our family.
21. Did you fall in love in 2013?
No. But I continued to love.
22. What was your favorite TV program? I'm really loving Scandal.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I make it a point not to hate anyone. There's people that annoy me or I dislike, but hate's a pretty strong word. (yes it's last year's answer, but it still applies!)
24. What was the best book you read?
My favorite book this year was "The House at the End of Hope Street" by Menna von Praag. Simply beautiful.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Brian and I saw "American Idiot" on stage back in February. LOVED it. I still listen to the soundtrack regularly.
26. What did you want and get?
A happy ending and a new beginning.
27. What did you want and not get?
More time to knit. But there's never enough of that. :)
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hmmmm. I don't watch a lot of movies, usually. But I did recently just see "Frozen" in theaters with the family and LOVED IT! Disney really knocked that one out of the park. If you haven't seen it, you should.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?Ah.....37. It was a good birthday this year. For the first time in ten years, I didn't take the day off. But I treated myself to a pedicure in the afternoon, and my family came over for dinner that night. It was really great.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Trusting that things work out in the end. Having a "vision" to see that things would really be OK when they don't seem like they will be.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?
This is a stupid question. Since this is the fourth year I believe that I have done this meme, I think I'll take all stupid questions out next year.
32. What kept you sane?
Brian. We have our ups and downs like any other couple but I never could have gotten through 2013 without him!
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Eh.....don't care..
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Nothing, really. Though I was happy to see the right to marry who you choose has extended to MORE states. :)
35. Who did you miss?
My far away friends and family.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Hmmmm....have I met anyone new this year? :)
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013:
Misery is contagious. Fortunately, so is happiness. And happiness starts with YOU, because it comes from within. And sometimes, happiness is a choice. Choose it.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You’re gonna hear me roar
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