1. What did you do in 2010 that you had never done before?
- Quite a bit actually: Graduated from college, got a big-girl-job, traveled all over China and became engaged to a handsome guy!
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions and will you make more for next year?
- Last years: 1. Drink more H2O (because I'm bad at it) -- I'd say check thanks to my new bobble! 2. To feel strong and hopeful -- hopeful-yes, strong? Not really. 3. To read the Bible daily -- sigh...afraid not, though I was able to consistently do devotions toward the last half of the year! 4. To create a budget and stick with it -- managing pretty well I'd say! (and please oh please #5: find a job) -- hooray!
- This year
3. Did anyone close to you die?
- Not that I can think of...
4. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- A new meaning of Advent...waiting for baby Benjamin to be born to my boss' daughter!
5. What countries did you visit?
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
- A gentler spirit and milder tongue
7. What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory?
- August 1 - the day I said 'yes!'
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Graduating Magna Cum Laude and finding a job!
9. What was your biggest failure?
- Spending too much time worrying
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- No, thank goodness (except for the 'China Flu' after our trip...that knocked me out for a few days)
11. What was the best thing you bought?
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
- My Maid of Honor, Megan is such a strong spirit, selfless, always willing and trying to serve others. She is generous and so loving - I am daily inspired by her strength and courage.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
- There's plenty of undulations in friendship, some weather the storm and some remain lost at sea for some time. Only time will tell if it is meant to return and I plan to move forward.
14. Where did most of your money go?
- China and wedding, wedding, wedding!!
15. What did you get really really excited about?
- This sparkly new ring on my finger! Not only the creative outlet to plan a wedding, but the creation of something new with someone I consider my best friend.
16. What song will always remind you of 2010?
- I think As She's Walking Away by Zac Brown
17. Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder?
- I would have to say, happier - this time last year was a bit rough.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
- Read more books!!! (Textbooks don't count)
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
- Spent time and energy on damn carpet beetles.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
- A quiet one at home. The usual lounging around in our pajamas, a delicious dinner and some movies
21. How will you be spending New Years?
- With the Anderson clan - friends, food, wine, future family, and a midnight kiss
22. Did you fall in love in 2010?
23. What was your favorite TV programs?
- Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, and Survivor
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
- Nope, I try not to hate people.
25. What was the best book you read?
- Hmmm, that's a hard one - I loved Eat, Pray Love and The Help
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
27. What did you want and got?
- An iTouch!!! (even though the surprise got ruined...it's still fabulous!
28. What was your favorite film this year?
- I have a few: HP and the Deathly Hallows Part I, and How to Train Your Dragon...I feel like there were many more but I can't remember what all I saw this year!
29. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
- Twenty-three and my office celebrated with a delicious taco bar luncheon, later it was off to Mulleady's for happy hour and fabulous friends!
30. What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
- Professional...classy...and a bit more dressy. I bought my first pair of boots!
32. What kept you sane?
- Lots and lots of coffee and deep breathes. Prayer.
33. What did you get that you didn't deserve?
- Everything I've received is a blessing and underserved, that's the absolute beauty of it all.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
- If I had to watch one more political commercial for who in WA state is the worst, slimiest, backstabbing liar I'll rip out my hair. I can't even tell you what they represented because they were too busy ripping each other apart
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
- I'm not sure that I fancied one more than another...haven't kept up on my tabloids!
36. Who did you miss?
- Friends and family scattered about
37. Who was the best new person you met?
- They aren't necessarily 'new', but I got to know my officemates Donna, Amy and Sarah much better and have been blessed by their wit and humor!
38. What is a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010?
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding --Proverbs 3:5
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Mama you taught me to do the right things
So now you have to let your baby fly
You've given me everything that I will need
To make it through this crazy thing called life
And I know you watch me grow up and always want whats best for me
And I think I found the answer to your prayers
--Mama's Song by Carrie Underwood
