1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
A number of things: Learn to run, Ran 5 5Ks, 1 10K, a half-marathon, completed a sprint Triathlon (She Rox!), Went on a date, ask a boy out on date, Adopted 2 kittens, Many triumphs in the kitchen…
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I’m not one for resolutions. Instead last year around my birthday, I sat down and wrote out my goals- just a running list of things I’d like to be able to say I did. I completed 6 or 7 off the list and created and achieved more along the way. I added to the list this year at the end of 2008, but already feel the pressure having done so. I think I’ll wait to look at them again until February.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Kate, my cell leader, gave birth to Wilder.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.
5. What countries did you visit?
I’ve never been outside of the contiguous USA! There were two trips to Florida, countless trips to NJ, weekends in NYC. One of my goals this year is to visit a new state!
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More control over my finances. I’m working on a budget!
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
August 3- Triathlon
September 20- Bro’s wedding
November 23- Half Marathon
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Completing a Triathlon and half-marathon, getting my brother married, realizing some things about my family.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Hard to remember now!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I did find out about a syndrome I have, but I have been working to reverse it and I think I’ve been successful!
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Running shoes, and a sweater from the Gap. There’s major significance behind both!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My own. And celebrate we did!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My father’s. I also have a hard time with political campaigns.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Training for the triathlon and fees for races!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Being able to run more than 3 miles.
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
The Rocky theme.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Surprisingly, about the same. I’m working on it.
c) richer or poorer? Richer.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Running (in the fall especially!), sewing
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
I’ve got some bad habits I’d like to fully rid myself of. I hate when I dwell on them.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Advent was spent with Circle folks and excellent as always. I went to my parents C-mas day and spent the day with them, my brother and SIL and my cousins.
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
With a kitten named Louise!
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Not much of a TV watcher although I did watch some Heros on DVD! I heart Netflix!
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I think I’d alter this question- Did you learn anything new about anyone that you didn’t know this time last year?
And the answer is yes. I’d elaborate, but I don’t think it’s fair to do that here.
24. What was the best book you read?
I rediscovered the joys of the library this year (I go through phases) and really enjoyed the books I read by Jennifer Donnelly.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Pandora! I actually found out about it in late 2007 but it became my first love in 2008.
26. What did you want and get?
A date!
27. What did you want and not get?
Changes in my core.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
As I said earlier, I love Netflix! According to my history, I watched 89 DVDs this year!
The best: The Kite Runner, How’s Your News, Nacho Libre, Pure, Becoming Jane, Children of Heaven, Little Miss Sunshine, Bride and Prejudice, Born Into Brothels
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My actual birthday was a work day. My roommate and I went out for pizza that night! I had a party the next weekend- cupcakes and appetizers!
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
There are a couple of things, but naming them makes me feel like I’m dwelling!
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Does this fit?
32. What kept you sane?
Friends, kittens, my mom, colored labels in gmail…
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Colin Firth is dreamy. Although any man who plays Mr. Darcy fits that description.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Politics in general are not my thing- but I HATE the ad campaigns the most.
35. Who did you miss?
I had an ache for my college friends this year. Hooray for Facebook!
36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
It’s worth it to try and run the race.
37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Can’t- the Rocky theme has no words!
