2009

2009

I remember getting these survey things in emails in like 6th and 7th grade and this is what you would do if you were bored one night or trying to avoid homework. So now, as a 20 something year old married woman I am 1. bored and 2. trying to avoid "housework" : ) So here goes nothing....(Its long prepare yourself)

1.What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before? To name a few...got engaged, purchased a wedding dress, got married, went on a honeymoon, went out of the country, bought a house, etc. : )

2. Did you keep your New Year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't even remember what my New Year's resolutions were from last year...probably something about hoping to get engaged so in that case YES, I did! : ) This year, read the blog entitled 2010.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Taylor & Kristy both to beautiful baby girls

4. Did anyone close to you die? Thankfully no.

5. What places did you visit? Puerta Vallarta for my wonderful honeymoon

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? more patience particularly with 6 & 7 year olds and 27 year olds : ) & to spend new years with my husband

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? January 10- our engagement July 18- our wedding day December 19- buying/closing on our first home

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? getting two jobs 1. An autism aide- changed my world- LOVED it 2. 1st Grade Teacher- blessed by my babies daily

9. What was your biggest failure? I do not look at my life as success and failures- only things to try and try again

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? I got the flu- twice.

11. What was the best thing you bought? My Cannon 50D and our home

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Justin- he proposed : )

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? other people are not in charge of my contentment- no one can steal my joy.

14. Where did most of your money go? Justin would say to me, but I say to our house and camera

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? my wedding

16. What song will always remind you of 2009? Then- Brad Paisley I Will Be Here- Steven Curtis Chapman

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? ECSTATIC
b) thinner or fatter? hmmm fatter : (
c) richer or poorer? I would say richer because I have a job whereas last year I didn't- Justin would say poorer because we have a house note, an apartment lease, car payments, etc.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Traveled, took more pictures and spent more time taking deep long breaths enjoying every moment God has blessed me with

19. What do you wish you’d done less of? stressed & worried & wasted less time

20. How did you spend Christmas in 2009? with our families

21. Did you fall in love in 2009? I was already there...but my Knight in shining armor continues to amaze me (for the most part haha)

22. What was your favorite TV program? Flash Forward, Lost

23. What did you do for your birthday in 2009? Went to the lake and ya know, nothing big...GOT ENGAGED! : )

24. What was the best book you read? Even Now by Karen Kingsbury & The Power of A Praying Wife

25. What did you want and get? A Cannon 50D & House

26. What did you want and not get? still thinking...

27. What was your favorite film of this year? The Hangover : ) "We're the 3 Best Friends that anyone could have...." "Rainman did it and he was a re-tard"

28. Did you make some new friends this year? Well YEAH! I made some new ones (like sitting next to Kristy @ Graduation and now were friends...small world), & re sparked some old ones

29.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Winning the lottery : )

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009? Well I used to be obsessed with cute outfits but now I work with 6 and 7 year olds and get written on and snotty tissues put in my pockets so Old Navy khakis and a flowy top (I don't have to iron) is my regular.

31. What kept you sane? My faith, My rock, My Lord & Savior- without him I am nothing- with him- he will make my paths straight and I can lean on him for ALL my understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)

32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Don't judge- Miley Cyrus

33. What political issue stirred you the most? Most everything the government is doing now is scary- I just remember the Lord is in charge & all I can do is pray, pray, pray. This country needs it.

34. Who did you miss? My grandpa's- every day.

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
1.Trust few, but trust in the Lord.
2.You are only in charge of yourself & the decisions you make.