So I'm copying this from a friend's blog and counting it as an entry. (Thanks, Natalie.)
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Asked for a harder job without a pay increase. Camped in the mountains.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not counting sorority sisters who are now facebook friends, no.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
A member of my department at work died unexpectedly this fall. She was not someone I socialized with outside of work, but was a close office-friend and I'm a little surprised at how often I miss her.
Denise was a rare person who was both kind and hysterical. My funny moments often come at the expense of others (not proudly), but Denise could make me snort with laughter without ever uttering a mean word. We also shared a love of Twix bars and she always kept a stash hidden in her office for me. Sometimes I think she's just away on a long trip and then the realization that she's gone hits me doubly hard. I think of her often, especially when Mizzou does something noteworthy, and touch the door to her office every time I walk by.
5. What countries did you visit?
Countries? Try states. I'm a woman on a budget. Vacations for fun were Colorado, South Carolina and a weekend in Chicago.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
Ability to be a better listener. Time to become a certified yoga instructor.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 12 was a big date, though it's too personal to mention why.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
It was not a milestone year except for the fact I'm the happiest I can remember being in a long time.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Being horribly unmotivated the first half of the year at work and really under-producing.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Illness, no. Injury, always. It might be time for knee replacement.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A spa day with Becca.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Armando Galarraga and Jim Joyce.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Rielle Hunter. Jesse James.
14. Where did most of your money go?
House, socializing, kitchen remodel, tri toys.
15. What did you get really excited about?
I can't remember.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
I have no idea.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you?
happier or sadder? Happier
thinner or fatter? Same
richer or poorer? Richer (a tiny bit)
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spending time outside. Napping. Slowing down.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Facebooking. Making lists.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Sick with a nasty cold at my parents on Christmas Eve and in Newton with Boyfriend's family on Christmas day.
21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
Yes.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Modern Family. I don't have cable, so limited to network shows.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I try not to hate anyone. I do, however, believe some people to be toxic influences and I tried to reduce interaction with them this year.
24. What was the best book you read?
Unbroken. Really, really fantastic.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I'm just not that musical a person. I sing what's on the radio.
26. What did you want and get?
New kitchen countertops, backsplash and tile floor.
27. What did you want and not get?
A contractor that could finish the job.
28. What was your favorite film of this year? Get Him to the Greek. True Grit was also good.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 38 and stretched it into a multi-day celebration, as I'm prone to do. Birthday night I went to dinner with my parents. Friday night I met girlfriends out for a long happy hour and then went to a Christmas party with Boyfriend. Saturday I ate massive amounts of potato chips and vowed never to drink again.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More sleep.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Comfortable and classic. I will be glad when skinny jeans go away. My athletic thighs prefer a nice pair of bootcuts. I also have more appreciation for texture. Bought my first cashmere sweater and love it.
32. What kept you sane?
Yoga. This year was the most consistent I've been with my practice and it helped me immensely.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Whichever one is on the cover of the People issue at my dentist office. (But definitely not the Kardashians.)
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The death of Elizabeth Edwards. The rise in popularity of Sarah Palin. Both saddened me.
35. Who did you miss?
My mom. My grandparents. My dog.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Boyfriend. He's funny and interesting and smart - there's never a dull moment. The best re-acquaintance was with my childhood friend Sandi. We just picked up right where we left off after a decade hiatus.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010
Don't try to run a mile in barefoot shoes the first time wearing them. Don't go to Costco on Dec. 23. Don't leave work having to go to the bathroom. Don't give your cell phone number to kids you coach.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Again, not musically inclined.
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Asked for a harder job without a pay increase. Camped in the mountains.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make resolutions.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Not counting sorority sisters who are now facebook friends, no.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
A member of my department at work died unexpectedly this fall. She was not someone I socialized with outside of work, but was a close office-friend and I'm a little surprised at how often I miss her.
Denise was a rare person who was both kind and hysterical. My funny moments often come at the expense of others (not proudly), but Denise could make me snort with laughter without ever uttering a mean word. We also shared a love of Twix bars and she always kept a stash hidden in her office for me. Sometimes I think she's just away on a long trip and then the realization that she's gone hits me doubly hard. I think of her often, especially when Mizzou does something noteworthy, and touch the door to her office every time I walk by.
5. What countries did you visit?
Countries? Try states. I'm a woman on a budget. Vacations for fun were Colorado, South Carolina and a weekend in Chicago.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
Ability to be a better listener. Time to become a certified yoga instructor.
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 12 was a big date, though it's too personal to mention why.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
It was not a milestone year except for the fact I'm the happiest I can remember being in a long time.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Being horribly unmotivated the first half of the year at work and really under-producing.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Illness, no. Injury, always. It might be time for knee replacement.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
A spa day with Becca.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Armando Galarraga and Jim Joyce.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Rielle Hunter. Jesse James.
14. Where did most of your money go?
House, socializing, kitchen remodel, tri toys.
15. What did you get really excited about?
I can't remember.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
I have no idea.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you?
happier or sadder? Happier
thinner or fatter? Same
richer or poorer? Richer (a tiny bit)
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spending time outside. Napping. Slowing down.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Facebooking. Making lists.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
Sick with a nasty cold at my parents on Christmas Eve and in Newton with Boyfriend's family on Christmas day.
21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
Yes.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Modern Family. I don't have cable, so limited to network shows.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I try not to hate anyone. I do, however, believe some people to be toxic influences and I tried to reduce interaction with them this year.
24. What was the best book you read?
Unbroken. Really, really fantastic.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I'm just not that musical a person. I sing what's on the radio.
26. What did you want and get?
New kitchen countertops, backsplash and tile floor.
27. What did you want and not get?
A contractor that could finish the job.
28. What was your favorite film of this year? Get Him to the Greek. True Grit was also good.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 38 and stretched it into a multi-day celebration, as I'm prone to do. Birthday night I went to dinner with my parents. Friday night I met girlfriends out for a long happy hour and then went to a Christmas party with Boyfriend. Saturday I ate massive amounts of potato chips and vowed never to drink again.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More sleep.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
Comfortable and classic. I will be glad when skinny jeans go away. My athletic thighs prefer a nice pair of bootcuts. I also have more appreciation for texture. Bought my first cashmere sweater and love it.
32. What kept you sane?
Yoga. This year was the most consistent I've been with my practice and it helped me immensely.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Whichever one is on the cover of the People issue at my dentist office. (But definitely not the Kardashians.)
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
The death of Elizabeth Edwards. The rise in popularity of Sarah Palin. Both saddened me.
35. Who did you miss?
My mom. My grandparents. My dog.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Boyfriend. He's funny and interesting and smart - there's never a dull moment. The best re-acquaintance was with my childhood friend Sandi. We just picked up right where we left off after a decade hiatus.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010
Don't try to run a mile in barefoot shoes the first time wearing them. Don't go to Costco on Dec. 23. Don't leave work having to go to the bathroom. Don't give your cell phone number to kids you coach.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Again, not musically inclined.
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