New Year’s Quiz
I’m borrowing this from Sundry, check out her answers if you like.
1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Hmmm, this year wasn’t exactly my most adventurous unfortunately. I had a District position with my local scouting council only this year I was actually TOLD what I was supposed to do and given the tools to do it. Hooray! I also agreed to be PTA President as well as recruiting a new Tiger den in June instead of waiting until September so that was fun.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn’t make any resolutions for 2009 but I need to make resolutions for 2010. The big one: I want to lose 15-20 lbs by the end of February; and the remainder of my excess weight by my next birthday (Nov). In the meantime I’ll start an exercise regimen and work on getting healthy as well.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth??
Yes, two people: NGD’s wife JS had a baby girl in August and one of my newest scout’s mom had a baby boy on Dec 28th. Hey, better them than me!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Uncle D died in May.
5. What countries did you visit?
I didn’t visit any foreign countries but I did visit a few altered states.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A job of some sort, preferably part time. I also need to go back to college and get my Bachelor’s degree but I can’t do that in a year’s time.
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
No dates in particular jump out at me.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finally taking my health seriously and putting myself before anyone or anything else.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Waiting three years to do #8. My husband and kids deserved better.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Oh yeah, I pretty much stayed sick throughout the year. Some of it was just allergies but enough to make me feel miserable.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Well, I didn’t buy it (I traded my old printer for it, the one I bought at a yard sale for $20): a Brother MFC7820N. The only drawback: the color ink cartridges are VERY expensive so I’m only printing in B&W right now.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Auntie M’s, for helping grandma with EVERYTHING (sometimes by herself) and somehow managing to put up with my mother’s shit at the same time.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My mother’s, as usual. Something pissed her off this year and not only did we not receive any card (not even a free e-card!) we didn’t even merit a “Merry Christmas”.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, food, mortgage and the kids.
15. What did you get really excited about?
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Too bad the movie wasn’t nearly as good as the book.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
None.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
– happier or sadder? Earlier in the year I was way sadder, now I’m happy again.
– thinner or fatter? ?? Fatter but I’m working on it.
– richer or poorer? Definitely poorer, the economy caught up with us this year despite cutting back.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Knitting and photography, equally so.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of??
SNACKING! Oh sweet Jesus, the snacking. WHY???
20. How did you spend Christmas??
At home with my boys. Hubby had to work everyday except Christmas day (he was on call so we couldn’t go out of town) but he had us around him so he was happy.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Well, I’m married so I don’t think this applies to me.
22. What was your favorite TV program?
Just one? I’d have to say Criminal Minds, although what I watched were re-runs.
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I don’t hate anyone.
24. What was the best book you read?
I’m embarassed to say I didn’t read any books in 2009, at least not any novels. Hubby got me an extended guide for my D70 for Christmas so I’ve been reading through that and I’ve been attempting Fellowship of the Rings but the paper it’s printed on is so damn shiny it gives me a headache no matter what lighting I use.
25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Didn’t have one.
26. What did you want and get?
The boys got me my own Nintendo DS for Christmas, so now I can re-learn chess and get some Brainage going on.
27. What did you want and not get?
A new vehicle. Well, not NEW but newer. I need more room!
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
The newest Star Trek movie withX-Men Origins: Wolverine a close second.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I had a normal day and a den meeting that evening. I turned 41.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
An inexhaustable budget to fix up the house. I could have just said “more money” but everyone says that.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Sloppy housewife chic, and I ROCKED IT. Mostly flip flops and capris with cotton t-shirts in warm weather and sweatpants and hoodies in cooler weather. Tres sex-hay!
32. What kept you sane?
HA! HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hugh Jackman, preferably with his shirt off. RAWR!
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Healthcare, of course.
35. Who did you miss?
My grandfather, who I miss every day. Now I get to miss Uncle D, too.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
P-mom, who I met at the school parking lot. She’s the one who traded the printers with me and she’s been a good school buddy while waiting for the bell to ring.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
Sadly, the same lesson I tendto re-learn every few years or so: just because someone is friendly does NOT mean they are your friend.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
No song lyrics but I do have a quote: “Do or do not: there is no try.”
I’m not overly superstitious but I don’t plan on being online at all tomorrow; I will be spending the day (and hopefully setting the tone for the rest of the year) by playing games with my boys, spending time with my husband and maybe doing some knitting and/or photography. See you guys on Jan 2nd and have a wonderful New Year!






