2009 Questions

My daughters did this so I thought I would too. Makes you think!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Umm, I can't think of anything? Oh yeah, went to Jackson Hole Wyoming, and I also went to Corpus Christi, TX Um, and I saw a dead armadillo!

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I think I did. I love to make new goals. I'm a freak! I can't really remember what they were, but I usually try to make one spiritual goal, one physical goal, and one temporal goal. This year I'm going to read Jesus the Christ (spiritual), lose my 10 pity pounds (physical), and keep on truckin' with the Dave Ramsey plan (temporal).

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My Shanny had a beautiful baby girl, and also my neice Lauren had a beautiful baby boy, and my daughter Chelsea became a mommy (same thing!)

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No THANK GOODNESS!

5. What countries did you visit?
ZERO. I'm glad too. I don't like to travel "abroad" -not even to Canada. The thought of going to a country where you have to have a passport to get back in is scary to me!


6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
I would like to have all of my family living close by (within a short day's trip at least). I would like to have my dad well and healthy again.

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 18th, the day my little granddaughter Emilee was born, and DANG, Shan I can't remember Jovi's birthdate, but that was super awesome too. Oh, and March 18th, when I fell and broke/dislocated my shoulder. Ouch. Still dealing with that one!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Staying out of debt and continue to work on our debt even considering we had a VERY expensivve year last year.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yeah, see #7. Slipped on some stupid black ice and killed my shoulder.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmm, let me think . . . . Oh, I know, my cool computer that I bought from Josh. I love it!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My mom and dad always have a great attitude. I admire them so much. My boy's attitude was also great - it's so nice to see him growing into a good man.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
There are a couple of people that I can think of, but this isn't the place!
Oh yeah, Tiger Woods. I can say that one.

14. Where did most of your money go?
bills, kids, trips, etc.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My daughter Chelsea's new baby (well, excited, upset, super angry, etc. etc.)


16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Hmm, I love lots of songs from 2009 - country songs. I switched permanently to country because I can't stand VH1 music/videos anymore. They are too dark or too skanky, one or the other.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? I'd say happier. I mean those little grandkiddies sure do add a lot of joy to your life!

b) thinner or fatter? About 5 pounds fatter, but I'm taking care of that!

c) richer or poorer? poorer



18. What do you wish you’d done more of? I wish I would hvae enjoyed the summer more. Poof, it was gone! Never even went on a big bike ride (although the shoulder was holding me back a bit)

19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Less finkling on the computer.

20. How did you spend Christmas? Big Randy and I had orange rolls and orange juice and then hung around waiting for Josh and Lace and Kelbs, etc. to come. Then we opened presents. It was nice.

21. Did you fall in love in 2009? Yes, with my Emi and my Joves.

22. What was your favorite TV program? Don't have any, although I did fall in love with Dan in Real Life. I watch it all the time!

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Umm, I would say that I have bad feelings toward a couple of people, but we are all human and I need to get past it. I will.

24. What was the best book you read? You would think it was Twilight but I my favorite book is actually "Peace Like a River." It's awesome!

25. What was your greatest musical discovery? Country music. It rocks!

26. What did you want and get? I always get everything I want. I have a fabuloso husband who takes care of that. Well, I didn't get new carpeting, but hey he's not perfect!

27. What did you want and not get? I want my children to have stress free, very happy lives. Sometimes life is tough.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Dan in Real Life.

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
hMM, don't remember what I did, but I turned 52 (oh, um, forty-twelve).

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If my daughter would have been able to adopt her little girl this year, instead of having to wait a whole year. That wold have been awesome!

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
I like to look good. But I'm proud of myself. I finally broke down and bought some cozy clothes - flannel draw string pants and large oversized shirts. Now I look just as crappy as dad!! lol

32. What kept you going?
My Family. They always keep me going!



33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Steve Correl - I have a crush on him now after watching Dan in Real Life.


34. What political issue stirred you the most? Lots of weird stuff going on. It's kind of frightening, actually.

35. Who did you miss?
My daughters, Chelfee and Shanny, and my beautiful grandbabies Jace, Ems, and Joves.


36. Who was the best new person you met? Hmm, I'm sure there's someone, but I can't think of anyone right away.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009?
Family is Forever. Don't take your temple blessings for granted.

38. What are you looking forward to in 2010?
visiting my Joves (and Shan and Jace), maybe going to Hawaii either this winter or next spring.

39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year? hmm, too many songs I like.