This is from http://christaw-justme.blogspot.com/ -- a blog I found this morning by reading the message boards on http://www.twopeasinabucket.com
{2006 in review}
1. What did you do in 2006 that you had never done before? I went on a cruise with my husband to the Caribbean!
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for 2007? Although I am a huge fan of planning -- I didn't make any resolutions b/c I'm notorious (like everyone!) for not keeping them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes -- my cousin Elise had a baby boy in June.
4. Did anyone close to you die? No
5. What countries did you visit? Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, Mexico
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006? a baby!!! :)
7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Not so much a date as two separate weeks -- first the week we were on the cruise, it was amazing -- we had such a great time together! and second -- the wedding I went to in July with my family -- got to spend time with both sides of my parent's families and just really remember sitting around laughing and just loving those people and feeling very thankful for all the blessings -- watching the little ones play and watching the grownups interact with them.
8.What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting the house ready for when Andy's parents came from England for a week and a half visit at Thanksgiving!!!
9. What was your biggest struggle? Getting the house ready for when Andy's parents came from England for a week and a half visit at Thanksgiving!!! *grin* also -- quitting a job that I both loved and hated at the same time
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? I got a virus while on the cruise (not fun) but it wasn't too bad -- also got a sinus infection/cold/chest infection thing right before Christmas :(
11. What was the best thing you bought? all my scrapbooking goodies while I still had my discount
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My husband -- just for how he loves me so much -- when I stop and think about it, it almost overwhelms me how cool that is.
13. Whose behavior appalled you? the actions of the company where I used to work -- how they would treat their employees, and what they required of the employees for paying them $5.15 an hour!!
14. Where did most of your money go? bills, scrapbooking stuff -- one of the reasons I quit the job -- was spending about 25% more than I was making in the store!!
15.excited about this year? Hoping to get pregnant -- and being excited for all the women around me who are pregnant!! at the end of 2006, NINE close friends/family/friends from church were pregnant...
16. What song will always remind you of 2006? The Buckeyes FIGHT SONG!!! Go BUCKS!! Even though we lost the Championship game -- we still had such a tremendous season!!!
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: much happier, nicer or richer? Definitely happier. More aware of all the good things in my life -- and I'm more thankful!
18. What do you wish you had done more of? Cook and eat better -- started an exercise routine
19. What do you wish you had done less of? Work and therefore have a messy home and eat out constantly
20. Did you fall in love in 2006? I'd already fallen -- but this year for some reason it definitely deepened... man, I'm LUCKY!
21. What was your favorite TV program? CSI (the original), Dancing with the Stars (YAY EMMITT!!)
22. What was the best book you read this year? oy vey -- I read probably 100+ books last year... ummm nope -- can't pick a favorite...
23. What was your greatest musical discovery? the group Ok No -- and their amazing treadmill video on YouTube!! Also -- the Evolution of Dance -- and Rob Paravonian's Pachelbel's Rant (can you tell i discovered youtube this year!!)
24. What did you want and get? a wishblade (didn't get it) to get pregnant (didn't get pregnant yet!)
25. What was your favorite film of the year? yikes -- again -- so many movies... recently saw Facing the Giants -- loved it -- recommend it to everyone!
26. What did you do on your birthday and how old did you turn? Worked all day -- got surprised by a new awesome friend Kim with balloons, cake and presents!! Then went over to good friends house and they cooked a really yummy (hot!) curry dinner for us -- fab time!! I turned 34
27. What one thing would have made your year more satisfying? I wish my brothers and their families lived nearby
28. How would you describe your personal fashion statement this year? I'm totally a casual girl -- jeans and my Buckeyes sweatshirt...
29. What kept you sane? Spending time with friends and family and especially my rock-solid hubby. I'm the roller-coaster emotional turmoil of a mess, and he's solid and calm and keeps me anchored to life.
30. What celebrity did you fancy the most? eeek -- ummm I dunno -- no idea.
31. What political issue stirred you the most? not really into politics -- but sure wish the war was over.
32. Who did you miss? My Nana -- it was weird being at two family weddings this year without her :(
33. Who were the best new people you met this year? The folks I used to work with -- and Kim and Astrid and Tina and Elisa
33. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned this year. To really watch my mouth and not say things just to make others laugh because they might be interpreted the wrong way and hurt the ones I love.
awwwww - and I didn't even have to pay you to write that ;-)
Thanks luv and I love you too - 2006 was great and here's to 2007!
Posted by: The Hubby at January 11, 2007 12:37 AM