My year in review

I hadn't planned on doing this for 2012, mostly because when I look at my goals for 2012 I'm just so disappointed in myself. However, I've really enjoyed reading them across the internet so I think maybe it would give me perspective on my year. Here goes.

1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?

I went to The Blathering which was huge for me. I have gone on trips for myself before (my very best friend lives out of state and I've gone to see her a few times, and on a trip to NY with her) but I've never made a trip to see people I've never met before, by myself with no "safety net" to speak of. It's not that I'm introverted per se, but I have a hard time with new experiences. A very hard time. An anxiety-ridden, hyperventilating time.

That's all that I can remember. Isn't that enough?

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

I redesigned my blog on around day two of the new year and I know I read more than 100 books but other than that, no. I failed in a spectacular fashion, which makes me both disappointed in myself and disappointed that I expected so much of myself. Honestly, while I wish I had taken care of myself better, I'm not seriously upset that I didn't complete many of those goals. I thought they were good benchmarks and it turns out they just weren't.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Three good friends had babies - one in April, one in October and one in November. Beautiful, squishy bundles of joy. They made me wish for another and yet not really want a baby. Conflicted (husband's not, still quite happy with two).

4. Did anyone close to you die?

We lost my grandmother in January which affected me more than I thought it would. I think about her often, and when I got together with my dad's family last week it was fun to share funny stories.

5. What places did you visit?

Delaware, New Orleans, and I think that's it.

6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?

More patience for work, my children, life.

7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

I can't think of anything that specifically stands out for me. Taking the kids to Disney with my best friend and her family was very special (the Sunday before Thanksgiving, whatever date that was), the day I got the phone call about my grandmother being in the hospital and then the funeral. The Blathering will be something I always remember.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I think I recognized what I needed to change in my life. I got on anxiety/depression meds and saw a dermatologist about my eczema. I'm not great with my meds still to know if it's helping as much as it should be or if I need to tweak it, but I still feel I'm on the right track. 2013 will be the year of getting my shit together.

9. What was your biggest failure?

I lost my running mojo and stopped eating as healthy and exercising pretty much at all. I only gained about 10 lbs back, but I certainly don't feel as good or as good about myself as I did at the end of 2011. Next year, man. I get it all back.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I was amazingly healthy, besides a resurgence in migraines and sinus issues. Nothing medical.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

I really just want to cut and paste Ginger's answer here. Going to The Blathering was the best thing that I did, so all expenses related to that were just perfect.

I also just bought my first new car in nearly 9 years two days ago, and some pretty great shoes.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

(this answer intentionally left blank)

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

I'm stealing Ginger's answer completely here:

Everyone who got nasty/ugly/hateful during any of the heated moments this year: political, cultural, social.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Daycare, mortgage, food, bills, MY NEW CAR

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

The Blathering. Disney. Christmas.

16. What song will always remind you of 2012?

Call Me Maybe - the boys sing it, and even though it's possibly the most annoying song of 2012 it's freaking adorable when two pre-kers sing it.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? fatter
c) richer or poorer? Richer

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

Play with my boys, spend quality time with my husband.

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

Yell.

20. How did you spend Christmas this year?

With my family.

21. Did you fall in love in 2012?

No, but my love for my family was amplified many times over.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

The New Girl. I was not a good tv-watcher this year, but I love me some Zooey. And some Nick.

23. What did you do for your birthday in 2012?

Is it terrible to say I have no idea? I got an iPad, and I think I took it off work for once because my husband had it off anyhow so we spent the day together.

24. What was the best book you read?

I'm going to have to look at my list to remind myself of what I read, but I loved all the Lindsay Buroker books, Unbroken, Outlander

25. What did you want and get?

A new car, an iPad.

26. What did you want and not get?

A lack of anxiety.

27. What was your favorite film of this year?

Hunger Games is the only thing I can remember seeing that wasn't a kids movie. Did Dark Knight Rises come out this year? Then that too. Although Wreck-it Ralph and Brave were cute.

28. Did you make some new friends this year?

I like to think I came away from my trip to New Orleans with some new friends. <-- this, thanks Ginger.

I started getting heavy into Twitter the second half of this year, and I really do feel that I have some real friends there.

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

Less anxiety.

30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?

Jeans and cute tops.

31. What kept you sane?

My Tuesday time alone.

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

I love me some New Girl cast.

33.What political issue stirred you the most?

My main issue with politics in general is people's lack of moderation and inability to see things from the other side. I don't mind when people disagree with me, but I do mind when they act like I'm an idiot for having my own opinion.

34. Who did you miss?

I miss everyone. Move here, people!

35. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.

To take time for me so I can be a better mother and wife.


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