2009: The year in review

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? Started my own business: made by meegz

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Pretty sure I didn't make any last year. See last post for 2010's resolution...I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Our BIL & SIL Ryan and Sam had a new baby boy Tristan...pretty cute little guy! Also, 4 close friends had babies. So glad it wasn't me.:)

4. Did anyone close to you die? I'm pretty sure we didn't attend any funerals in 2009. Several friends were diagnosed with cancer recently, that was sad enough!

5. What countries did you visit? None this year, unless Orlando is a different Country.:)

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Completed Food Storage, well funded Mutual Fund accounts for our children's college and missions, & a well funded Roth IRA.

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Since my memory is apparently not etchable...let me check the blog....I'm going to have to say Seaside, OR. What a great trip for our family to relax, spend time together and enjoy nature!

8. What was your biggest personal achievement of the year? Starting my company...who knew?

9. What was your biggest failure? Failure...what a rough word! I didn't do so hot at exercise the last two months of the year. I'm already back and going --- just need to keep it up.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Not much --- I am extremely blessed. It seems the more I exercise, the better off I am in this area.

11. What was the best thing you bought? Audrey, of course. My new sewing machine (no, I didn't name her...she was already named.)

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Philip's --- he never ceases to amaze me!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Sometimes that was me, but most of the time, I was pretty darn happy with everyone. It takes us all to make the world go round!

14. Where did most of your money go? Debt debt and more debt. You'd think we could get out of that hole -- maybe one day. Or two years like our plan says.:)

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? My new company.:)

16. What song will always remind you of 2009? I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? 
b) thinner or fatter? 
c) richer or poorer? Happier due to fun business, thinner(but not by much!) due to WAY too much quilting the year before and richer(but not by much!) due to new business.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Sincere and meaningful prayer.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Falling asleep during my prayers.:) And less judgements of others.

20. Did you fall in love in 2009? over and over again -- with my cutie boyfriend Philip.

21. What was your favorite TV program? Beginning of 2009 was NCIS and CSI, end was Bones.

22. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No hate here.

23. What was the best book you read? Reading? I don't really do much -- that sewing machine takes all my time...but I did read "The Message" Insightful, quick read.

24. What was your greatest musical discovery? That others in the ward can sing in the choir and play the piano/organ. It's wonderful!

25. What did you want and get? a happy family!!!

26. What did you want and not get? our house painted

27. What was your favorite film of this year? My husband will have to tell you -- I can't remember anything....remember?:)

28. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 36 - I hung out with my kids...Philip and I celebrated it early because he was out of town.

29. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Not much -- I'd say it was VERY satisfying. I'm full of gratitude as of late.

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Pretty good if you ask me. Some days I even shower and get dressed!

31. What kept you sane? Sane? am I? well, if I must, I'll steal Michelle's answer, as I stole this questionnaire....The Gospel for sure! I am so grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and for my Father in Heaven who love me unconditionally. I'm grateful for my confidence that has grown as I grow stronger in the gospel. I'm grateful for my children who, as they learn and understand more about the gospel, have more confidence and strength in who they are and what they can become. I'm grateful that even though Motherhood bites me in the bum sometimes...Christ died for me so that as I repent and try harder, I can have that much needed "do-over"