The Year in Review 2009

The Year in Review: 2009

It’s back for another year!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?

Well, the biggest and most important thing was… I got MARRIED! I also stayed at a Bed and Breakfast, hosted my family and in-laws for Christmas Eve, became an aunt, went to Boston, took a water taxi to the airport, became a designer purse lover, joined the Lutheran church, became the proud owner of a Wii and a DVR.

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

My goals for last year were to get married, stay sane, and focus on the positive each day… I think I did pretty well. There are definitely new goals for 2010!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Brooke gave birth to beautiful Allison Marie!

And Jenny gave birth to Tori Eleanor, making Tim and I an Uncle and Aunt.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

We lost both of my grandmothers this past June.

5. What states/countries did you visit?

Illinois and Massachusetts this year.

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

Increased patience and a stronger faith

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

July 25- our wedding day!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Getting Married! Really, nothing else compares to that!

9. What was your biggest regret of the year?

Not making time for the things and people I should.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I had the BFF (Black Friday Flu- as Tim likes to call it), but that is about it.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Besides the many things for our wedding, my first Vera Bradley purse is a favorite as well as our Wii!!!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Tim for putting up with me and being a wonderful husband!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Someone who shall not be named here.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Wedding and bills and savings.

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

Our wedding day. Our honeymoon in Door County. Baseball season, new babies. The Wii. Our DVR. Spending time with TIM!

16. What song will always remind you of 2007?

“Tonight’s Going to Be a Good Night” “ Love Story”

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

i. happier or sadder? Happier!

ii. thinner or fatter? thinner

iii. richer or poorer? Richer

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

Spending time with those I love, working on the house, not worrying!

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

Worrying, working.

20. How will you be spending Christmas?

We hosted our families for Christmas Eve, and it was wonderful! Christmas Day we visited Aunt Kathy, Auntie Chris and Tim’s Parents. It was pretty near perfect overall!

22. Did you fall in love in 2009?

Yeah, there may or may not be this love of my life named Timothy Robert Reed.

23. How many one-night stands?

It doesn’t count as a one night stand when you are married!

24. What was your favorite TV program?

Grey’s Anatomy, Biggest Loser, Supernanny, Clean House

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

No real hate here… just general annoyance

26. What was the best book you read?

I LOVED “A Thousand Splendid Suns” and “My Sister’s Keeper”

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Pandora. I had never used it before, and LOVE to have it on hand when I am home!

28. What did you want and get?

A wonderful wedding and honeymoon. A Vera Bradley purse. A Ryan Braun Jersey!

29. What was your favorite film of this year?

Harry Potter! It was soooo good!

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

I turned 31. I worked. The day before we had my amazing bridal shower! Best gift- Ryan Braun Tote Bag! (Thanks, Tim!)

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

Having some people here who are not with us any more. Not much else (other than maybe a bun in the oven)

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?

Practical, Old Navy with a touch of Vera.

33. What kept you sane?

Tim. My bffers.

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

I love Ryan Braun. I love John Cusack. I love Patrick Dempsey. Enough said.

35. What political issue stirred you the most?

The war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Got most excited about The Inaugaration!

36. Who did you miss?

Dean.

Scooter.

My grandmothers.

37. Who was the best new person you met?

Getting closer with the people I work with at BBW and AAL has been great!

38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:

Love is unconditional. Things will not be perfect. People will not be perfect. But, we will love deeply and passionately and completely, just the same.

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

We've only just begun to live,

White lace and promises

A kiss for luck and we're on our way.

And yes, We've just begun.

Before the rising sun we fly,

So many roads to choose

We start our walking and learn to run.

And yes, We've just begun.

Sharing horizons that are new to us,

Watching the signs along the way,

Talking it over just the two of us,

Working together day to day

Together.

And when the evening comes we smile,

So much of life ahead

We'll find a place where there's room to grow,

And yes, We've just begun.