Oh What A Year!

Well...last year I got this up January 4th...
I'm 12 days late this year, but alas, it's my tradition!

1. What did you do in 2011 that you had never done before?

• I became Mrs. Anderson, visited DisneyWorld and finally saw a midnight showing of Harry Potter! 

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions and will you make more for next year?

• Last years: 1. "Get a good and sturdy exercise routine" -- done and DONE! Between circuit training and training for the half marathon I'm feel great! 2. To Cook! Well...I've cooked more than I have in the past...a few disasters, a few great successes and a long way to go... 3. Daily devotions...well, not perfect by any means, but have kept up with my small group! 4. Learn to be content in all situations...still a work in progress
• I have a date with some tea, my bible and journal to set some goals for this year...stay tuned. 

3. Did anyone close to you die?

• Grandma Anderson and Grandpa Feigal -- we'll miss you!

4. Did anyone close to you give birth?

• I've been keeping up with a friend from high school and she welcomed a healthy baby boy! However, it seems like everyone I know is expecting so 2012 will be full!!

5. What countries did you visit?

• Bahamas!

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?

• Patience and a heart of service

7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory?

• July 16, 2011, the day I said I Do! 

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

• Planning a wedding and completing a huge project at work ahead of schedule!

9. What was your biggest failure?

• My selfishness 

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

• No, thank goodness!!

11. What was the best thing you bought?

• We bought a lot for the wedding...but I have to say I'm pretty pleased with my Christmas gifts this year. 

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

• My new in-laws and family welcomed me with such warmth and excitement. It's a blessing to be a part of such a fun family. 

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

• Not really impressed with the Kim Kardashian wedding fiasco...

14. Where did most of your money go?

• Wedding!! And traveling...that has been a busy traveling year. Many trip to CO, down to FL, then AL for Thanksgiving and back to CO for Christmas!

15. What did you get really really excited about?

• All the wedding festivities and being able to spend some quality time with my amazing girls. And the Disney cruise!

16. What song will always remind you of 2011?

• When You Say You Love Me --Josh Groban

17. Compared to this time last year are you happier or sadder?

• I estimate about the same...I'm pretty happy.

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

• Stretched myself...and thought about others a bit more. 

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

• Spent time at airports...had quite a few long travel days!

20. How did you spend Christmas?

• First Christmas together spent going to church and enjoying some time with my parents. 

21. How will you be spending New Years?

• We spent New Years with some good friends -- a game of Farkle, good drinks and snacks and a warm bed to crash in! 

22. What was your favorite TV programs?

• Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy

23. What was the best book you read?

• I've read a lot, actually. Enjoyed the Frank Peretti series, The Power of One, Hunger Games, The Lincoln Lawyer. Currently enjoying The Secret Life of Bees. Oh how I love books!!

24. What was your greatest musical discovery?

• Well, my favorite song from this year is Dynamite by Taio Cruz

25. What did you want and got?

• A fun, fabulous wedding surrounded by friends and family! 

26. What was your favorite film this year?

• I have a few: HP and the Deathly Hallows Part II, Tangled and Winnie the Pooh! (I'm such a nerd...)

27. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?

• Twenty-four and my office celebrated with a delicious meal at Maggie Bluff's then had a few friends over for dessert and games! 

28. What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

• Hmmm, I can't think of anything! 

29. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?

• Professional...comfy and big sweaters with leg warmers, I'm all about the cozy. And a bit more eco-conscious, I added some recycled plastic tees and bamboo shirts! 

30. What kept you sane?

• Prayer. Bubble baths. Tea and dear friends from near and far. 

31. 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.

32. Who did you miss?

• Friends -- it's a sign of growing up, we're each doing our own thing. Making our own way; that we don't have the luxury of a couple weeks during the summer and winter to just hang out!

33. Who was the best new person you met?

• The Anderson extended family!

34. What is a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011?

• Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. --Philippians 4:6

35. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

"Cause God gave me you for the ups and downs
God gave me you for the days of doubt
And for when I think I lost my way
There are no words here left to say, it’s true
God gave me you
Gave me you"
--Blake Shelton