I stole this from Zoot, who stole it from someone else. We’re just a big bunch of thieves in the blogging world (and I mean that with a sense of humor, not as an actual statement).
- What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
I became part of the Girl Scouts. Like full on part of. I’m officially a leader, and I’m planning on continuing :O - Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Not really, no. I don’t think I did. - Did anyone close to you give birth?
My best friend Julie, December 15, to little Miss Abigail. - Did anyone close to you die?
My FIL had to put down Molly, but I’m not sure if that counts. - What countries did you visit?
I barely left the county let alone the country. - What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
More self-confidence, I think. - What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I honestly can’t think of exact dates, minus birthdays and anniversaries. Is that bad? - What was your biggest achievement of the year?
This is probably going to sound bad, but I honestly can’t think of one. Unless you count winning NaNoWriMo again, there really wasn’t anything big. - What was your biggest failure?
I failed miserably at working out. - Did you suffer illness or injury?
Madison got a toothpick shoved into her foot. Otherwise, not really. - What was the best thing you bought?
The Keurig. OMFG. Seriously! - Whose behavior merited celebration?
Madison and Ethan doing great in school
Oh, and Josh finally became regular. Does that count? - Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Um, too many to list, honestly. - Where did most of your money go?
Bills. Bills. More bills. Fun, right? - What did you get really, really, really excited about?
KEURIG!! - What song will always remind you of 2011?
E.T.
- Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? happier
b) thinner or fatter? the same
c) richer or poorer? richer, definitely - What do you wish you’d done more of? praising my children
- What do you wish you’d done less of? yelling at my kids
- How did you spend Christmas? with family, enjoying and building better relationships
- Did you fall in love in 2011? No, just more in love
- What was your favorite TV program? NCIS & Bones
- Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? Nope, not really
- What was the best book you read? Retribution (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- What was your greatest musical discovery? Um, I’m not sure.
- What did you want and get? KEURIG
- What did you want and not get? Lens for the camera and a Kindle Fire
- What was your favorite film of this year? Tangled. Seriously.
- What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? We went out for dinner at Olive Garden for my 30th
- What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Seeing my family in person, and not just through Facebook chat.
- How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? Attempting to grow up
- What kept you sane? My camera, my blog, social media
- Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Ryan Gosling
- What political issue stirred you the most? SOPA & Healthcare
- Who did you miss? Kathy, Josh’s mom. SO many changes happened this year, ones that break my heart that she has to miss
- Who was the best new person you met? Oh, geez. I don’t know. I “met” quite a few!
- Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011. Life is short. Take it by the balls and let your soul fly.
- Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Hearing voices telling me
That I should get some sleep
Because tomorrow might be good for something
