End of 2008 re-cap, everything you didn't want to know about me

1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?

I raised a child.  Totally took care of another human being for one whole year. Successfully!

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I didn't really make any resolutions last year, I had just had a baby and I was too consumed to even think about the year ahead.  I will definitely make some resolutions for the new year and reflect back on the positive things I have done this year. 

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

I gave birth at the end of 2007, does that count?  No one else I know well gave birth in 2008.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Fortunately, no.

5. What countries did you visit?

I hardly traveled outside my county, let alone my state or the country.

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?

A stronger relationship with my husband, the kind that comes from getting out of the house, date night and time spent together. Sans child.

7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

September 1: I finally reached my pre-baby goal weight.  

December 19: Noah walked for the first time.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Kicking my ass into the best shape of my life.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not giving my marriage enough attention.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I didn't write much about this but postpartum depression was fairly rough and I didn't find my groove as a new mother until Noah was about 9 or 10 months old.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

A pair of Size 6 Levi's jeans because it means I lost the baby weight and more. And finally conquered a few demons standing between me and the exercise machine.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

I really liked Michelle Obama when she gave her speech at the DNC introducing Barack. 

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

The Real Housewives of Orange County.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Gas. Diapers.

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

When my son walked. And each time my husband offered to change the poopy diaper.

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?

Maroon 5: Won't go home without you

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? EQUAL? (In all fairness, I had just given birth but the depression and sleeplessness was close on my tail.)
b) thinner or fatter? THINNER. Much.
c) richer or poorer? RICHER.

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

Exercise. Spending time with my husband. Getting out of the house sans baby.

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

Eating. Television watching. Complaining. Judging. Worrying.

20. How did you spend Christmas Hanukkah?

With my family at home, casual and all.  Watching Noah get presents and prefer to chew on the ribbon.

21. Did you fall in love in 2008?

More and more each day with my son.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

See Q.19, as it is a problem that I cannot choose ONLY ONE.  So: Biggest Loser, Survivor, Big Bang Theory, Real Housewives of Orange County, Top Chef, Re-Runs of ER

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

No.

24. What was the best book you read?

Escape, by Carolyn Jessop

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Sadly, nothing. The same Bruce Springsteen CD has been in my car for 13 months. Oh wait!  David Cook. I do love David Cook!

26. What did you want and get?

A new floor in my kitchen.

27. What did you want and not get?

My entire house painted.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?

I am so far behind it isn't funny, but I did see Sex and the City (the movie) and enjoyed it.  And, Babel. Babel was good. 

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

I turned 28. I did nothing and don't even remember how much nothing I did.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Not experiencing postpartum depression.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?

Stained T-Shirt

32. What kept you sane?

My Momma-friends and drinks with Debbie.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

No one.  I really don't get crushes on pop culture figures.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?

Sarah Palin

35. Who did you miss?

My brother.

36. Who was the best new person you met?

Caroline. Elisabeth.  Mary. Jodi. Hilary. Diana. I was really lucky to have recently met some really great ladies who are definitely going to be long-term friends. They have all brought some great and much needed laughter and kindness to my life at a time that I needed it greatly.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.

Put the child to bed earlier than you think, and he'll sleep later than you expect. Usually. Also, I learned to let go of a lot of guilt and anxiety and worry and just be in the moment. 

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

Barry Manilow: Looks like we made it...

Comments

[Taobao agent]

I'm loving everything in this post! Great outfits!

[jodifur]

I'm so touched, and the feeling is mutual hon!