I meant to do this last month after finding it on another blog but reviewing the year one month ago was a lot harder then than it is now. Time does not heal all wounds but it does start to put a permanent scab over them.
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
I don’t think I managed this one in a grand sense. If anything I’ve rediscovered doing things I hadn’t done in years, thanks to chronic pain.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions; and will you make more for next year?
Nope. I won’t make more for this year. If I do anything I’ll roll over the goals I didn’t get to last time.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. I somehow surrounded myself with family & friends who are very pro in the life department.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes, mere days before someone gave birth. Life’s mean like that.
5. What countries did you visit?
None. I’m not a big international traveler, yet.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Control would be nice but that’s a pipe dream. I’d really like to be more easy going and more confident.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 8 –August 8. There was an anniversary. Profession of 1st vows. Birthdays. A Death. A birth. A Wake. A Funeral. It all ended in such a blur I can’t remember many details, but I still can’t forget it.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Not completely cracking up post August.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not getting a new job.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I managed to stay pretty healthy. There were a few minor hip issues, but that’s pretty par for the course.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Christmas gifts
12. Where did most of your money go?
Personal health care.
13. What did you get really excited about?
Seeing a friend in his first Broadway tour.
14. What song will always remind you of 2011?
This by Darius Rucker
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? Sadder
– thinner or fatter? Thinner
– richer or poorer? Richer, I think.
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Connecting with people.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Crying
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With family
19. What was your favorite TV program?
NCIS
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
Someone Like Me by John W. Quinn
Mrs. Mike by Benedict & Nancy Freedman
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
Anything that could keep my mind where I wanted it to be at that given time
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
The re-release of The Lion King
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
It was so long ago I can’t remember exactly. I know I worked that night, awesome way to turn 27 really.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If everything didn’t feel like it was happening all in one month, and then actually happen that way. Things would’ve been more manageable, and then more satisfying, if things were spread out.
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
I can honestly say it was centered on uniforms & dress codes.
26. What kept you sane?
Friends & family.
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Life is not to be taken for granted
